DOE Approves Extension to Delfin LNG Project

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has granted Delfin LNG LLC an extension on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permit, providing the company with additional time to begin exports from its proposed offshore Louisiana project. Secretary Wright announced the extension during his opening speech at CERAWeek in Houston, a major energy conference.

Advancing US Energy Leadership

Secretary Wright emphasized the importance of embracing all affordable, reliable, and secure energy forms. He also noted the visible enthusiasm for US leadership in energy exports, as reflected by allies and trading partners at CERAWeek. Wright concluded by expressing his excitement about signing the order to help another US LNG project progress.

Fourth LNG-Related Approval Under the Trump Administration

Since President Trump took office, the Department of Energy (DOE) has granted four LNG-related approvals, including Delfin LNG's extension. Earlier this year, the DOE approved exports for Commonwealth LNG on February 14, removed barriers for using LNG as a bunkering fuel on February 28, and granted more time for the Golden Pass LNG terminal to commence exports on March 5.

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Support for Delfin LNG’s Progress

Tala Goudarzi, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, said, "With this decision, I am pleased to see DOE help this project progress after the regulatory setbacks it faced during the Biden administration."

Delfin LNG, a majority-owned venture by Fairwood Peninsula, Talisman Global Alternative Master, L.P., and Talisman Global Capital Master, L.P., is aiming to make a final investment decision later this year. The company plans to begin constructing its offshore floating liquefied natural gas vessel (FLNGV). The latest order extends the deadline for Delfin to begin exporting up to 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas as LNG to non-free trade agreement countries until June 1, 2029.