Additional LNG exports from Cameron Parish offshore project approved – KATC Lafayette News

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The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it has approved a long-term application to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the first offshore project, Delfin LNG, LLC (Delfin). Exports in the amount of 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas are approved from Delfin's proposed offshore Louisiana floating LNG terminal in the Gulf of Mexico.

Development of the Delfin project offshore of Cameron Parish will include the construction of floating liquefaction and storage vessels. Due to its offshore location, the environmental review of Delfin was led by the Maritime Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry stated, "I am pleased that with this authorization the administration can continue to strengthen the United States as a dominant energy force with further exports of our abundant amounts of natural gas. Investing in American natural gas not only helps our economy and our jobs, but also helps our allies maintain their energy security. This represents a true win-win for everyone involved."

With the rapid increase in domestic natural gas production, the United States is transitioning to become a net exporter of natural gas. The Department of Energy has now authorized a total of 21 Bcf/d of natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries from planned facilities in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and now, with Delfin, from the Gulf of Mexico. The Delfin project would further position the United States to become the predominant LNG supplier to the rest of the world, according to a release from the Dept. of Energy.

The full final authorization for Delfin LNG, LLC, can be found under "Recent Orders" HERE.

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