On July 7, 2026, Freeport LNG Development, L.P., FLNG Liquefaction, LLC, FLNG Liquefaction 2, LLC, and FLNG Liquefaction 3, LLC (collectively Freeport LNG) filed an application seeking approval to increase the maximum hourly liquified natural gas (LNG) production rate of the Liquefaction Project from approximately 33.6 million standard cubic feet per hour to 35 million cubic feet per hour. Granting the requested authorization will provide Freeport LNG with operational flexibility to increase the hourly LNG production rate in response to maintenance, downtime or other operational events, while allowing Freeport LNG to achieve (but not exceed) the currently authorized maximum annual LNG production capacity of 870 billion cubic feet per year.

On July 21, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's environmental document for the project.

This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.^[1]

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA—November 6, 2026

90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline ^[2] —February 4, 2027

If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project's progress.

Project Description

Freeport LNG proposed increase the maximum hourly LNG production rate of the Liquefaction Project from approximately 33.6 to 25 million standard cubic feet. Freeport LNG has determined that the Hourly Maximum reflects the maximum flow rate of the Liquefaction Project at low ambient temperatures while other production variables are optimized.

Freeport LNG's has indicated that this increase can be implemented within the operating limits of existing major equipment. No changes are proposed to the currently installed major equipment, layout or design basis. Freeport LNG is not proposing to increase the maximum annual LNG production capacity of the Liquefaction Project and Freeport LNG is proposing no changes to any other engineering documents previously submitted.

Background

The Notice of Application informed stakeholders of three ways to become involved in the Commission's review of the Amendment, by either: (1) filing comments; (2) protesting Freeport LNG's proposal; or (3) filing a motion to intervene. We received no comments in response to the Notice of Application.

Additional Information

In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/​ferc-online/​overview to register for eSubscription.

For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as ( printed page 69836) interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov.

Additional information about the Project is available from the FERC website ( www.ferc.gov). Using the “eLibrary” link, select “General Search” from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and “Docket Number” excluding the last three digits ( i.e., CP26-551), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208-3676, TTY (202) 502-8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1)