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Venture Global LNG has sought authorization from U.S. energy regulators to unload the first LNG commissioning cargo at the Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana by Aug. 30.

The developer of a Texas LNG export project has asked U.S. regulators for a three-year extension to complete construction of the $10 billion Golden Pass LNG project, citing scheduling uncertainties.

Venture Global LNG received a vessel loaded with imported LNG this week and an authorization from a federal regulator to use nitrogen at its Plaquemines facility in Louisiana, signs of preparations for a test-mode start up.

NextDecade announced that its subsidiary, Rio Grande LNG LLC, has withdrawn its application with FERC for the proposed carbon capture and storage project at the Rio Grande LNG facility.

U.S. liquefied natural gas developer NextDecade said it will appeal a court ruling that overturned federal approval for its $18 billion Rio Grande LNG project and warned loss of its permits could prevent access to its loans.

A U.S. court overturned FERC's approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project due to a missing supplemental environmental impact statement. NextDecade expressed disappointment and disagreed with the ruling.

Argent LNG has taken a key step toward developing its mid-sized LNG export facility in Louisiana by initiating the pre-filing review with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

A bankruptcy court approved a Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG settlement on Wednesday that will allow Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy, the Golden Pass owners, to hire a new lead contractor to complete its LNG plant.

(P&GJ) — Williams has notified FERC of its plans to commence construction for its Louisiana Energy Gateway pipeline on July 25. However, Energy Transfer has responded to the filing with concerns, arguing that Williams is proceeding without full regulatory clarity from FERC on the project’s jurisdictional status.

Senate energy committee leaders introduced legislation to expedite permitting for LNG export projects. The bill sets a 90-day deadline for the Secretary of Energy to approve or deny LNG export applications, aiming to end the current pause on such approvals.

Global pipeline construction surged to nearly 42,000 miles in mid-2024, driven by increased LNG and hydrogen infrastructure needs, with significant expansions in North America and Europe.

(P&GJ) — South Dakota's new bill empowers landowners to challenge forced easements for CO2 pipelines, enhancing rights amid eminent domain concerns. The legislation impacts projects like Summit Carbon Solutions, aiming for fairer terms and compensation for affected property owners.

DeLa Express advances its 690-mile Permian-to-Louisiana pipeline project with FERC pre-filing progress, aiming to transport natural gas from Texas to Louisiana markets. The project includes extensive environmental surveys and engages stakeholders early to address regulatory requirements.

Top U.S. independent oil producer ConocoPhillips said on Friday it received a second request from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for information on its proposed acquisition of rival Marathon Oil.

FERC has upheld an earlier decision to allow liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian a three-year extension to construct its Driftwood LNG plant on the west bank of the Calcasieu river, near Lake Charles, Louisiana.