Energia i gospodarka · 09/06/2011

Freeport LNG Development, L.P.; Application for Blanket Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas

The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application filed on April 21, 2011, by Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport LNG), requesting blanket authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) that previously had been imported into the United States from foreign sources on a short-term or spot market basis. The LNG would be exported from the existing Freeport LNG terminal facilities on Quintana Island, Texas, in an amount up to the equivalent of 24 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas to any country that has the capacity to import LNG via ocean-going carrier, and with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy. Freeport LNG seeks to export the LNG over a two year period commencing on the date of the authorization on its own behalf or as agent for others. The application is filed under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Protests, motions to intervene, notices of intervention, and written comments are invited.