# FERC Issues Draft EIS for Texas LNG Expansion

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has released the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 4 and Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline (CCPL) Expansion Projects in Texas. These projects propose significant expansions to LNG liquefaction capacity and pipeline infrastructure to enhance natural gas export capabilities. Public comments on the draft EIS are open until November 9, 2026, after which FERC will finalize its environmental review. Procurement professionals and contractors involved in LNG terminal construction, pipeline development, and environmental compliance should prepare for forthcoming regulatory decisions and potential contract opportunities tied to these expansions.

- The draft EIS outlines environmental considerations that will shape project design, permitting, and mitigation requirements, impacting contractor scopes and compliance obligations.
- Key federal agencies involved include FERC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, and NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, indicating multi-agency coordination requirements.
- Companies should evaluate capabilities in LNG infrastructure, pipeline construction, and environmental services to position for upcoming solicitations.
- Stakeholders must track the November 9, 2026 public comment deadline to influence final EIS outcomes and anticipate subsequent procurement phases.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- U.S. Coast Guard
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA - NMFS)

### Vendors
- Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage IV, LLC (applicant)
- Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (applicant)
- Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline, L.P. (applicant)

### Sources
- [FERC Staff Issues the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 4 and the CCPL Expansion Projects (Docket Nos. CP26-82-000, CP26-87-000, CP18-513) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission](https://www.ferc.gov/news-events/news/ferc-staff-issues-draft-environmental-impact-statement-corpus-christi-liquefaction) - FERC