Notice2026-07249
Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC; Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage IV, LLC; and Cheniere Marketing, LLC; Application for Long-Term Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations
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Published
April 15, 2026
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Energy Department
Abstract
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 Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC, Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage IV, LLC, and Cheniere Marketing, LLC (collectively, CCL Stage IV) on March 19, 2026. CCL Stage IV requests long-term, multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a volume equivalent to approximately 1,200 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas per year (Bcf/yr) from the proposed CCL Stage 4 Project (Stage 4 Project), an expansion of the existing Corpus Christi LNG terminal (CCL Terminal), to be located in San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas. CCL Stage IV filed the Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20157-20158]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07249]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. 26-32-LNG]
Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC; Corpus Christi Liquefaction
Stage IV, LLC; and Cheniere Marketing, LLC; Application for Long-Term
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 Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC,
Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage IV, LLC, and Cheniere Marketing, LLC
(collectively, CCL Stage IV) on March 19, 2026. CCL Stage IV requests
long-term, multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced
liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a volume equivalent to approximately
1,200 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas per year (Bcf/yr) from
the proposed CCL Stage 4 Project (Stage 4 Project), an expansion of the
existing Corpus Christi LNG terminal (CCL Terminal), to be located in
San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas. CCL Stage IV 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, June 15, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Electronic Filing by email (Strongly encouraged):
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b0d6d5c2d7d1c3f0d8c19ed4dfd59ed7dfc6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4e282b3c292f3d0e263f602a212b60292138">[email protected]</span></a>.
Postal Mail, Hand Delivery, or Private Delivery Services (e.g.,
FedEx, UPS, etc.): U.S. Department of Energy (EX-31), 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 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-31),
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#f49e919a9a9d929186da83959091b49c85da909b91da939b82"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8be1eee5e5e2edeef9a5fceaefeecbe3faa5efe4eea5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#631306110a4d160f11061a230b124d070c064d040c15"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c4c594e551249504e59457c544d12585359125b534a">[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#49282326222c67282e2b26262528092138672d262c672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95f4fffafef0bbf4f2f7fafaf9f4d5fde4bbf1faf0bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CCL Stage IV requests authorization to
export domestically produced LNG from the proposed Stage 4 Project to
be constructed on land currently owned by Cheniere Land Holdings, LLC,
adjacent to the existing CCL Terminal, on the La Quinta Ship Channel in
San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas.\1\ CCL Stage IV states that
the proposed Stage 4 Project will add four new liquefaction trains, two
storage tanks, three ground flares, a third marine berth, a terminal
supply line, and other associated
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infrastructure.\2\ CCL Stage IV states that the Stage 4 Project will be
operated on an integrated basis and also leverage existing supporting
infrastructure as part of the existing CCL Terminal.
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\1\ Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC, et.al., Application for
Authorizations to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Free Trade and
Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations, Docket No. 26-32-LNG, at 1, 7
(Mar. 19, 2026) [hereinafter App.].
\2\ Id. at 7.
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CCL Stage IV requests authorization to export the LNG in a volume
equivalent to 1,200 Bcf/yr of natural gas by ocean-going vessel on a
non-additive basis to: (i) any country with which the United States has
entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment
for trade in natural gas (FTA countries), and (ii) any other country
with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy (non-FTA
countries).\3\ This Notice applies only to the portion of the
Application requesting authority to export LNG to non-FTA countries
pursuant to section 3(a) of the NGA.\4\ DOE will review CCL Stage IV's
request for authorization to export LNG to FTA countries separately
pursuant to NGA section 3(c).\5\
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\3\ Id. at 1-2.
\4\ 15 U.S.C. 717b(a).
\5\ Id. 717b(c).
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CCL Stage IV seeks this authorization on its own behalf and as
agent for other entities that will hold title to the LNG at the time of
export. CCL Stage IV requests authorization for a 25-year term
following the commencement of commercial operation of the Stage 4
Project.\6\
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\6\ App. at 9.
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Additional details can be found in CCL Stage IV's Application,
posted on the DOE website at <a href="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/CCL%20Stage%204%20DOE%20Application.pdf">https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/CCL%20Stage%204%20DOE%20Application.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.\7\ 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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\7\ 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#4a2c2f382d2b390a223b642e252f642d253c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aacccfd8cdcbd9eac2db84cec5cf84cdc5dc">[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.
26-32-LNG'' or ``Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC et al. Application''
in the title line. Filings must be submitted in English to be
considered.\8\
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\8\ 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 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 April 10, 2026.
Amy Sweeney,
Director, Office of Global Energy Security, Office of Strategic
Resources.
[FR Doc. 2026-07249 Filed 4-14-26; 8:45 am]
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