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Gulf Coast LNG export approvals
Overview
In late July 2026 the U.S. Department of Energy granted Argent LNG long‑term authorization to export up to 25 million tonnes of domestically produced LNG per year from a proposed terminal at Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The approval, which covers shipments to any U.S. free‑trade‑agreement partner, was presented as a key step toward a final investment decision.
A week later, both Argent LNG and Coastal Bend LNG reported further progress with federal permitting. Argent submitted a waterway suitability assessment to the U.S. Coast Guard to evaluate navigation safety for large LNG carriers, marking its third major agency interaction after the DOE and FERC. Coastal Bend LNG announced the start of its formal permitting process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and plans to file an application in early 2027 for a 19.2 million‑tonne‑per‑year project that includes carbon‑capture facilities. Both companies framed these actions as de‑risking measures that move the projects closer to investment and construction.
Entities
Argent LNG · Federal Energy Regulatory Commission · Nick Flores · Argent LNG, LLC · Port Fourchon, Louisiana
Timeline
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20 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGulf Coast LNG exporters Coastal Bend and Argent move forward with federal permitsCoastal Bend LNG began FERC permitting for a 19.2 Mtpa export plant, while Argent LNG filed a waterway suitability assessment with the U.S. Coast Guard for its 25 Mtpa Port Fourchon terminal.
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28 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgent LNG Secures U.S. DOE Authorization for Louisiana Export TerminalU.S. DOE authorizes Argent LNG to export up to 25 Mt/yr of LNG from Port Fourchon, Louisiana, to FTA partners for 20 years, advancing the project toward investment.
Sources
bairdmaritime.com · guampdn.com · hydrocarbonengineering.com · lngindustry.com · offshoresource.com