Federal Register #CP16-454-010, CP24-70-002

FERC Notice: Extension Request for Rio Grande LNG Terminal and Wave Energy Feasibility Study

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) addresses regulatory and project timeline matters for major energy infrastructure projects: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Key Entities and Applicants: - Rio Grande LNG, LLC; Rio Grande LNG Train 4, LLC; Rio Grande LNG Train 5, LLC (requesting extension for LNG terminal construction) - Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England, Inc. (applying for wave energy feasibility study) - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or equipment are being procured - Services include: - Request for a three-year extension to complete and commission the Rio Grande LNG Terminal in Cameron County, Texas - Review of cost submissions by other federal agencies for administering the Federal Power Act - Preliminary permit application to study the feasibility of the Cuttyhunk Test Range Project (wave energy project) in Vineyard Sound, Massachusetts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The Rio Grande LNG extension request is due to unforeseen circumstances, including regulatory rehearing and remand orders impacting financing and construction - The Cuttyhunk Test Range Project involves potential installation of wave energy converters, mooring systems, submarine cable, and communications infrastructure for feasibility study - No solicitation for goods or competitive procurement is involved; this is an administrative and regulatory notice - Locations: - Rio Grande LNG Terminal: Cameron County, Texas - Cuttyhunk Test Range Project: Vineyard Sound, near Cuttyhunk Island, Town of Gosnold, Dukes County, Massachusetts

Description

This notice announces a request by Rio Grande LNG, LLC, and related entities for an extension of time concerning their project filings. The request is to extend the deadline to construct and place into service the Rio Grande LNG Terminal in Cameron County, Texas, until November 22, 2031. The extension is sought due to unforeseen circumstances including rehearing and remand orders from FERC that have impacted financing and construction progress. Comments on this request are due by May 15, 2026.

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