The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the commissioning of the LNG systems of Golden Pass LNG’s 18 Mt/year LNG terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas (United States). The terminal which is owned by QatarEnergy (70%) and ExxonMobil (30%), is expected to become the US’ ninth large-scale export terminal once it becomes operational later in 2025. The approval pertains to the project’s boil-off gas compression system, LNG storage, liquefaction system, LNG pumps, and end flash gas compression system, all crucial to move forward towards the commissioning of the project. However, the Golden Pass is still required to apply for additional authorizations before it can commission or introduce hazardous fluids into other project facilities at the LNG terminal.
In 2024, the US had seven LNG liquefaction export terminals with a combined capacity of 119 bcm/year (88 Mt/year). LNG export capacities are expected to increase by more than 50% by 2026 and LNG export volumes to double by 2050.
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