Coastal Bend LNG to Use AI in FERC Permit Process for Texas Export Facility

Coastal Bend LNG will use AI technology from ClassVI.AI to prepare its FERC permit application for a Texas Gulf Coast LNG facility, aiming to streamline permitting and focus on community engagement.

(P&GJ) — Coastal Bend LNG plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology from U.S.-based start-up ClassVI.AI to prepare its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) permit application for a planned liquefaction and export facility along the Texas Gulf Coast.

FERC applications require multiple exhibits covering project features, environmental impact assessments, engineering designs, and community engagement plans. ClassVI.AI’s neuro-symbolic AI software is designed to prepare content that meets those requirements.

“Embedding ClassVI.AI’s secure, generative AI solutions into our permitting workflow is accelerating our preparation for the FERC pre-filing and application process,” said Nick Flores, CEO of Coastal Bend LNG. “AI streamlines our internal processes and enables our teams to be focused on community engagement and operational excellence.”

Eric Redmond, CEO of ClassVI.AI, said the company’s tools are intended to “remove the administrative burden from energy infrastructure permitting so companies like Coastal Bend LNG can focus on delivering high quality results for all of their stakeholders.”

Coastal Bend LNG expects to begin the FERC pre-filing process in 2025. All filings will be reviewed by the Energy Regulatory practice of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.