Coastal Bend LNG has launched the formal permitting process for its proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal on the Texas Gulf Coast, marking a significant step toward the development of a new large-scale export and storage facility.
The company has submitted a request to the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to begin the pre-filing review process and expects to submit its formal application under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act in early 2027.
The proposed Coastal Bend LNG terminal will feature four liquefaction trains, each with a production capacity of 4.8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), delivering a combined nameplate capacity of 19.2 MTPA. The development will also include LNG storage tanks, marine loading facilities, and associated infrastructure to support export operations.
The project has been designed with integrated carbon capture capabilities, enabling the transportation and geological sequestration of carbon dioxide as part of its emissions management strategy.
According to Coastal Bend LNG, entering the FERC pre-filing process represents an important regulatory milestone as the company advances engineering, commercial and permitting activities. The developer said it intends to work closely with FERC, cooperating agencies, local communities and other stakeholders throughout the environmental review process.
The proposed terminal’s location on the Texas Gulf Coast is expected to provide direct access to the region’s extensive natural gas production, while also benefiting from nearby geological formations suitable for carbon sequestration. The site is intended to serve LNG customers in both European and Asian markets and has been designed to support growing demand for lower-emissions LNG supply chains.
The commencement of the permitting process follows several recent project developments. Coastal Bend LNG has selected ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade® Process as the liquefaction technology for the facility, while KBR and Técnicas Reunidas have been appointed to undertake front-end engineering and design (FEED) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) activities. Legal support for the regulatory filings is being provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
If approved, the Coastal Bend LNG project would add significant liquefaction, storage and export capacity to the US Gulf Coast, further strengthening the region’s role as a major hub for global LNG trade.
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