Notice2026-11228
Port Arthur LNG, LLC; Application for Blanket Authorization To Export Previously Imported Liquefied Natural Gas
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Published
June 4, 2026
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Energy Department
Abstract
The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed on May 5, 2026, by Port Arthur LNG, LLC (Port Arthur LNG). Port Arthur LNG requests blanket authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) previously imported into the United States by vessel from foreign sources in a volume equivalent to 20 billion cubic feet of natural gas on a cumulative basis over a two- year period. Port Arthur LNG filed the Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33710-33711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11228]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. 26-50-LNG]
Port Arthur LNG, LLC; Application for Blanket Authorization To
Export Previously Imported Liquefied Natural Gas
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) of the
Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an
application (Application), filed on May 5, 2026, by Port Arthur LNG,
LLC (Port Arthur LNG). Port Arthur LNG requests blanket authorization
to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) previously imported into the
United States by vessel from foreign sources in a volume equivalent to
20 billion cubic feet of natural gas on a cumulative basis over a two-
year period. Port Arthur 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, July 6, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Electronic Filing by email (Strongly encouraged):
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ee8ebfce9effdcee6ffa0eae1eba0e9e1f8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c2a4a7b0a5a3b182aab3eca6ada7eca5adb4">[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 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#1278777c7c7b7477603c65737677527a633c767d773c757d64"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f151a111116191a0d51081e1b1a3f170e511b101a51181009">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d9a9bcabb0f7acb5abbca099b1a8f7bdb6bcf7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d4d584f541348514f58447d554c13595258135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>.
Cassandra Bernstein, U.S. Department of Energy (GC-76), Forrestal
Building, Room 6D-033, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20585, (240) 780-1691, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83e0e2f0f0e2ede7f1e2ade1e6f1edf0f7e6eaedc3ebf2ade7ece6ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="086b697b7b69666c7a69266a6d7a667b7c6d6166486079266c676d266f677e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Port Arthur LNG requests a short-term
blanket authorization to export LNG that has been previously imported
into the United States from foreign sources for a two-year period
commencing ``as early as practicable, but no later than October 1,
2026.'' Port Arthur LNG states that it will export the LNG from the
Port Arthur LNG terminal in Jefferson County, Texas (Port Arthur LNG
Terminal), to any country with the capacity to import LNG via ocean-
going carrier and with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or
policy. This includes both countries with which the United States has
entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment
for trade in natural gas (FTA countries) and all other countries (non-
FTA countries). This Notice applies only to the portion of the
Application requesting authority to export the LNG to non-FTA countries
pursuant to section 3(a) of the NGA, 15 U.S.C. 717b(a).
Port Arthur LNG states that it already holds long-term
authorizations to export domestically produced LNG from the Port Arthur
LNG Terminal, in Docket Nos. 15-53-LNG, 18-162-LNG, and 15-96-LNG. Port
Arthur LNG states that, prior to commencing commercial operations under
these authorizations, it ``intends to use cooldown cargoes with
imported, foreign-sourced LNG to pre-cool its liquefaction facilities
during start-up.'' Port Arthur LNG notes that, ``[a]fter the imported
LNG completes the cooling process, Port Arthur LNG will `re-export' the
LNG,'' and thus it ``seeks authorization from DOE/HGEO to export the
previously imported, foreign-sourced LNG used in its cooldown
cargoes.'' Port Arthur LNG further states that it does not seek
authorization to export domestically produced natural gas or LNG.
Port Arthur LNG requests this authorization on its own behalf and
as agent for other entities that hold title to the LNG at the time of
export. Additional details can be found in Port Arthur LNG's
Application, posted on the DOE website at <a href="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/Port%20Arthur%20Application%20for%20Blanket%20Authorization%20to%20Export%20Previously%20Imported%20LNG.pdf">https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/Port%20Arthur%20Application%20for%20Blanket%20Authorization%20to%20Export%20Previously%20Imported%20LNG.pdf</a>.
DOE Evaluation
In reviewing Port Arthur LNG's 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
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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 30 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 the proceeding must file a
motion to intervene or notice of intervention.\1\ 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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\1\ 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#32545740555341725a431c565d571c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="26404354414755664e570842494308414950">[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.
26-50-LNG'' or ``Port Arthur LNG, LLC Application'' in the title line.
Filings must be submitted in English to be considered.\2\
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\2\ Executive Order 14224 of March 1, 2025, Designating English
as the Official Language of the United States, 90 FR 11363 (Mar. 6,
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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 June 2, 2026.
Amy Sweeney,
Director, Office of Global Energy Security, Office of Strategic
Resources.
[FR Doc. 2026-11228 Filed 6-3-26; 8:45 am]
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