Federal Register #CP26-31-000

Notice of Environmental Assessment Schedule for Rio Grande LNG Capacity Amendment

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, announces the schedule for an environmental assessment related to the Rio Grande LNG Capacity Amendment project. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Details: - Involves Rio Grande LNG, LLC, Rio Grande LNG Train 4, LLC, and Rio Grande LNG Train 5, LLC - Amendment seeks to increase approved liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity at the Rio Grande LNG Terminal in Cameron County, Texas - Capacity increase from 5.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to approximately 6.03 MTPA per train - Overall terminal capacity increase from 27.0 MTPA to approximately 30.15 MTPA - Unique Requirements: - Amendment aligns approved capacity with actual liquefaction train capability - No new construction or operational modifications required - Environmental review conducted by FERC and Department of Energy - Procurement Information: - No products or services are being requested or procured as part of this notice - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

This notice announces the schedule for the preparation of an environmental assessment related to the Rio Grande LNG Capacity Amendment project involving Train 4 and Train 5 of the LNG facility. The amendment aims to align the approved LNG production capacity of the Rio Grande LNG Terminal with the actual capability of the terminal's liquefaction trains, increasing capacity from 5.4 million tonnes per annum to approximately 6.03 MTPA per train, and from 27.0 MTPA to approximately 30.15 MTPA overall. The amendment will be accomplished without new construction or operational modifications. The environmental review is conducted by the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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