Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P.; FLNG Liquefaction, LLC; FLNG Liquefaction 2, LLC; and FLNG Liquefaction 3, LLC; Request for Change in Control

概要

The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application (Application), filed on July 3, 2014, by Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P., FLNG Liquefaction, LLC, FLNG Liquefaction 2, LLC, and FLNG Liquefaction 3, LLC (collectively, FLEX), requesting approval to transfer indirect control of four export authorizations jointly held by these entities, including two authorizations to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to any country with which the United States has a free trade agreement (FTA) that requires national treatment for trade in natural gas (FTA countries), and two conditional authorizations to export LNG to countries with which the United States does not have a FTA that requires national treatment for trade in natural gas (non-FTA countries). FLEX seeks approval to transfer its authorizations pursuant to 10 CFR 590.405, which states that "[a]uthorizations by the Assistant Secretary to import or export natural gas shall not be transferable or assignable, unless specifically authorized by the Assistant Secretary." This Notice addresses the proposed indirect changes in control of FLEX's two non-FTA conditional authorizations, which DOE/F