Notice2026-04828
Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC; Application for Limited Amendment of Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations
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March 12, 2026
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The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) (formerly the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed by Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC (CP2 LNG) on February 20, 2026. CP2 LNG asks DOE to amend its existing authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the CP2 LNG Terminal (Export Terminal or Project), currently under construction on the east side of the Calcasieu Ship Channel and the nearby Monkey Island in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, to non-free trade agreement countries set forth in DOE/FECM Order No. 5264-A. Specifically, CP2 LNG asks DOE to authorize additional exports in a volume equivalent to approximately 427 billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/yr) of natural gas. CP2 LNG filed the Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12177-12179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04828]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. 21-131-LNG]
Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC; Application for Limited Amendment of
Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade
Agreement Nations
AGENCY: Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of application.
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SUMMARY: The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) (formerly
the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)) of the
Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an
application (Application), filed by Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC (CP2
LNG) on February 20, 2026. CP2 LNG asks DOE to amend its existing
authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas
(LNG) from the CP2 LNG Terminal (Export Terminal or Project), currently
under construction on the east side of the Calcasieu Ship Channel and
the nearby Monkey Island in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, to non-free
trade agreement countries set forth in DOE/FECM Order No. 5264-A.
Specifically, CP2 LNG asks DOE to authorize additional exports in a
volume equivalent to approximately 427 billion cubic feet per year
(Bcf/yr) of natural gas. CP2 LNG filed the Application under the
Natural Gas Act (NGA).
DATES: Protests, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention, as
applicable, and written comments are to be filed electronically as
detailed in the Public Comment Procedures section no later than 4:30
p.m., Eastern time, May 11, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Electronic Filing by email (Strongly encouraged):
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bfd9dacdd8deccffd7ce91dbd0da91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="67010215000614270f164903080249000811">[email protected]</span></a>.
Postal Mail, Hand Delivery, or Private Delivery Services (e.g.,
FedEx, UPS, etc.): U.S. Department of Energy (EX-34), Office of Global
Energy Security, Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Forrestal
Building, Room 3E-056, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20585.
Due to potential delays in DOE's receipt and processing of mail
sent through the U.S. Postal Service, we
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encourage respondents to submit filings electronically to ensure timely
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Wade or Peri Ulrey, U.S. Department of Energy (EX-34), Office
of Global Energy Security, Office of Strategic Resources, Hydrocarbons
and Geothermal Energy Office, Forrestal Building, Room 3E-042, 1000
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-4749 or (202)
586-7893, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7218171c1c1b1417005c05131617321a035c161d175c151d04"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5c36393232353a392e722b3d38391c342d72383339723b332a">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e1e0b1c07401b021c0b172e061f400a010b40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="daaabfa8b3f4afb6a8bfa39ab2abf4beb5bff4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>
Ajoke Agboola, U.S. Department of Energy (GC-76), Office of the
Assistant General Counsel for Energy Delivery and Resilience, Forrestal
Building, Room 6D-033, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20585, (240) 805-2147, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#27464d484c420946404548484b46674f560943484209404851"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a2b2025212f642b2d282525262b0a223b642e252f642d253c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 19, 2025, in Order No. 5264
(Order),\1\ DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (now
known as the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office) \2\
conditionally authorized CP2 LNG to export domestically produced LNG in
a volume equivalent to 1,446 Bcf/yr of natural gas by vessel from the
proposed Project to any country with which the United States has not
entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment
for trade in natural gas, and with which trade is not prohibited by
U.S. law or policy (non-FTA countries), pursuant to NGA section
3(a).\3\ On October 21, 2025, in Order No. 5264-A,\4\ DOE issued a
final order granting CP2 LNG authorization to export LNG to non-FTA
countries. The authorization extends through December 31, 2050.\5\
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\1\ Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, DOE/FECM Order No. 5264, Docket
No. 21-131-LNG, Order Conditionally Granting Long-Term Authorization
to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations
(Mar. 19, 2025).
\2\ The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) changed its name to the
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) on July 4,
2021. Subsequently, on November 20, 2025, FECM changed its name to
the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). DOE uses the
acronym in effect at the time of each order or action discussed
herein.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 717b(a).
\4\ Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, DOE/FECM Order No. 5264-A,
Docket No. 21-131-LNG, Final Order Granting Long-Term Authorization
to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations
(Oct. 21, 2025).
\5\ See id. at 68 (Ordering Para. A).
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In the Application,\6\ as relevant here,\7\ CP2 LNG asks DOE to
increase its authorized non-FTA volume by the equivalent of 427 Bcf/yr
of natural gas, from 1,446 Bcf/yr to 1,873 Bcf/yr of natural gas. CP2
LNG states that its requested increase ``reflects a refined analysis of
the peak liquefaction capacity of the authorized Project facilities
under optimal conditions.'' \8\ CP2 LNG adds that it has asked FERC to
increase its authorized liquefaction capacity from 28.0 metric tons per
annum (MTPA) of LNG to 35.0 MTPA of LNG, which equals the volume
increase for which it now seeks DOE's authorization.\9\
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\6\ Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, Application for Limited
Amendment of Authorizations to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Free
Trade and Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries, Docket No. 21-131-LNG
(Feb. 20, 2026) [hereinafter App.].
\7\ This Notice applies only to the portion of the Application
requesting an amendment to CP2 LNG's non-FTA authorization under NGA
section 3(a). DOE will review the portion of the Application
requesting an amendment to CP2 LNG's existing authorization to
export LNG to FTA countries separately pursuant to NGA section 3(c),
15 U.S.C. 717b(c).
\8\ App. at 2.
\9\ See id. at 3.
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CP2 LNG states that this proposed increase in its non-FTA export
volume ``does not require the construction of any new facilities or the
material modification of any existing facilities.'' \10\
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\10\ Id. at 10.
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Additional details can be found in CP2 LNG's Application, posted on
the DOE website at <a href="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/CP2%20Uprate%20DOE%20Application%20%28022026%29.pdf">https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/CP2%20Uprate%20DOE%20Application%20%28022026%29.pdf</a>.
DOE Evaluation
In reviewing the Application, DOE will consider any issues required
by law or policy under NGA section 3(a), DOE's regulations, and any
other documents deemed appropriate.
Parties that may oppose the Application should address these issues
and documents in their comments and/or protests, as well as other
issues deemed relevant to the Application.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq., requires DOE to give appropriate consideration to the
environmental effects of its proposed decisions. No final decision will
be issued in this proceeding until DOE has met its NEPA
responsibilities.
Public Comment Procedures
In response to this Notice, any person may file a protest,
comments, or a motion to intervene or notice of intervention, as
applicable, addressing the Application. Interested parties will be
provided 60 days from the date of publication of this Notice in the
Federal Register in which to submit comments, protests, motions to
intervene, or notices of intervention.
Any person wishing to become a party to this proceeding evaluating
the Application must file a motion to intervene or notice of
intervention.\11\ The filing of comments or a protest with respect to
the Application will not serve to make the commenter or protestant a
party to this proceeding, although protests and comments received from
persons who are not parties will be considered in determining the
appropriate action to be taken on the Application. All protests,
comments, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention must meet
the requirements specified by DOE's regulations in 10 CFR part 590,
including the service requirements.
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\11\ 10 CFR 590.303.
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Filings may be submitted using one of the following methods:
(1) Submitting the filing electronically at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c9afacbbaea8ba89a1b8e7ada6ace7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cdaba8bfaaacbe8da5bce3a9a2a8e3aaa2bb">[email protected]</span></a>;
(2) Mailing the filing to the Office of Global Energy Security at
the address listed in the ADDRESSES section; or
(3) Hand delivering the filing to the Office of Global Energy
Security at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section.
For administrative efficiency, DOE prefers filings to be filed
electronically. All filings must include a reference to ``Docket No.
21-131-LNG'' or ``CP2 LNG Uprate Application'' in the title line.
Filings must be submitted in English to be considered.\12\
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\12\ Executive Order 14224 of March 1, 2025, Designating English
as the Official Language of the United States, 90 FR 11363 (Mar. 6,
2025).
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For electronic submissions: Please include all related documents
and attachments (e.g., exhibits) in the original email correspondence.
Please do not include any active hyperlinks or password protection in
any of the documents or attachments related to the filing. All
electronic filings submitted to DOE must follow these guidelines to
ensure that all documents are filed in a timely manner.
The Application, and any filed protests, motions to intervene,
notices of intervention, and comments will be available electronically
on the DOE website at <a href="http://www.energy.gov/hgeo/regulation">www.energy.gov/hgeo/regulation</a>.
A decisional record on the Application will be developed through
responses to this Notice by parties, including the parties' written
comments and replies thereto. Additional procedures will be used as
necessary to achieve a complete understanding of the facts and issues.
If an additional procedure is scheduled, notice will be provided to all
parties. If no party requests additional procedures, a final Order may
be issued based on the
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official record, including the Application and responses filed by
parties pursuant to this Notice, in accordance with 10 CFR 590.316.
Signed in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2026.
Amy Sweeney,
Director, Office of Global Energy Security, Office of Strategic
Resources.
[FR Doc. 2026-04828 Filed 3-11-26; 8:45 am]
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