Delfin LNG LLC - FE Dkt. 13-147-LNG (NFTA)

The Office of Fossil Energy gives notice of receipt of an Application filed November 12, 2013 by Delfin LNG LLC (Delfin), seeking a long-term multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) up to the equivalent of 657.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per year to Non Free Trade Agreement countries. Authorization is for a 20-year period commencing on the earlier of the date of first export or seven years from the date the authorization is issued.  Delfin proposes to export the LNG from its planned, newly constructed floating liquefaction project to be loacted in West Cameron Block 167 in the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Cameron Parish, Louisiana, near the terminus of existing thirty-mile pipeline.  The authorization requested here would allow Delfin to export LNG to any country that has or in the future develops the capacity to import LNG via ocean-going carrier and with which the United States does not have a Free Trade Agreement but does prohibit trade.  Delfin is requesting this authorization for itself as well as to allow it to act as agent on behalf of other entities who themselves hold title to the LNG, after registering each such entity with DOE/FE.

NO. DATE: FILED/ISSUED BY: FILING TYPE:
1. 11/12/13 Delfin LNG LLC Application for Long-term Multi-Contract Authority to Export  LNG to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries
2. 01/06/14 Texas Alliance of Energy Producers                             Petition and Motion for Issuance of an Order Establishing a Separate and Simultaneous Process to Consider Applications for the Export of Liquefied Natural Gas to Non Free Trade Agreement Countries from Offshore Deepwater Natural Gas Ports, Amicus Brief and Motion for Expedited Consideration
3. 03/20/14 U.S. Department of Energy F.R. Notice Issued for Comments on Application for Long-Term Authorization to Export LNG (Download Notice)
4. 3/26/14 U.S. Department of Energy F.R. Notice Published 79 FR 16782; Comments Due 5/27/14
5. 05/27/14 V4EI, LLC Motion in Opposition 
6. 05/27/14 Sierra Club Motion to Intervene, Protest, and Comments

Ex. 1-10; Ex. 11-20; Ex. 21-30; Ex. 31-40; Ex. 41; Ex. 42-50; Ex. 51-60; Ex. 61-70; Ex. 71-80; Ex. 81-90; Ex. 91-99; Ex. 100-108; Ex. 109; Ex. 110; Ex. 111; Ex. 112-125; Ex. 126-136 
7. 05/27/14 American Petroleum Institute Motion to Interevene and Comments in Support Approval of Export Application
8. 05/27/14  American Public Gas Association  Motion for Leave to Intervene and Protest 

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05/29/14 06/04/14 U.S. Department of Energy

F.R. Notices Published: Proposed changes in the way the DOE processes LNG exports to Non-FTANs countries. In addition, DOE will initiate an updated macroeconomic study and is releasing two environmental reports that explore the environmental impacts of unconventional natural gas production and lifecycle greenhouse gas impact of U.S. LNG exports.(Follow LINK)

10. 05/29/14

U.S. Department of Energy

 

Email notifying parties of the issuance of the three notices (change of procedures, life cycle analysis, and upstream impacts studies)

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06/04/14

 

U.S. Department of Energy

 

F.R. Notice Notice Published 79 FR 32260; Comments Due 7/21/14: Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting LNG from the U.S.
12. 05/29/14 U.S. Department of Energy/NETL Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting LNG from the U.S. Report

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07/21/14

 

U.S. Department of Energy Review Comments for Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting LNG from the U.S.
14. 06/11/14 Delfin LNG, LLC Reponse to Motions to Intervene and Protests
15. 06/27/14 Sierra Club Renewed Motion to Reply and Reply
16. 09/26/14 U.S. Department of Energy Notice of Procedures for Change in Control Affecting Applications and Authorizations to Import and Export Natural Gas

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12/29/15

 

U.S. Department of Energy

 

F.R. Notice Published, Comments Due 2/12/16; Opening Comments for the LNG Macroeconomic Impact Studies: 1) 2014 EIA LNG Export Study, and 2) DOE's 2015 LNG Export Study.
18. 12/19/16 Sierra Club Correction to Contacts and Address
19. 05/26/17 Counsel for Delfin LNG, LLC Update in Counsel Contact for Applicant
20. 06/01/17 U.S. Department of Energy Record of Decision and Floodplain Statement of Findings for the Delfin LNG LLC Application to Export LNG to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries
21. 06/01/17 U.S. Department of Energy Opinion and Order 4028 Granting Long Term, Multi-Contract Authority to Export LNG by Vessel from a Proposed Floating Liquefaction Project and Deepwater Port 30 Miles Offshore of Louisiana to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations
22. 06/08/17 U.S. Department of Energy

Record of Decision and Floodplain Statement of Findings for the Delfin LNG LLC Application To Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries - FR Published 82 FR 26672

23. 07/03/17 Sierra Club Request for Rehearing
24. 07/28/17 U.S. Department of Energy Order Granting Request for Rehearing for the Purpose of Further Consideration 
25. 04/03/18 U.S. Department of Energy Opinion and Order 4028-A Denying Request for Rehearing
26. 07/11/18 Delfin LNG, LLC Change in Control (CIC)
27. 08/29/18 U.S. Department of Energy F.R. Notice 83 FR 44035; Comments Due September 13, 2018
28. 12/13/18 U.S. Department of Energy Policy Statement on LNG Destination Reporting
29. 03/11/19 U.S. Department of Energy Letter Granting Request for CIC
30. 09/19/19 U.S. Department of Energy

F.R. Notice Notice Published 84 FR 49278; Comments Due 10/21/19: Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting LNG from the U.S.

31. 01/02/20 U.S. Department of Energy 85 FR 72: Response to Comments on Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting LNG from the U.S.
32. 02/11/20 U.S. Department of Energy

Published Notice 85 FR 7672: Policy Statement Extending Natural Gas Export Authorizations to Non-free Trade Agreement Countries Through the Year 2050.

Federal Register Notice

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33. 07/29/20 U.S. Department of Energy Signed Federal Register Notice Extending Natural Gas Export Authorizations to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries Through the Year 2050
34. 08/25/20 U.S. Department of Energy 85 FR 52237 - Published Federal Register Notice Extending Natural Gas Export Authorizations to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries Through the Year 2050
35. 10/07/20 Delfin LNG, LLC Application to Amend Export Term for Existing Long-term Authorizations through December 31, 2050 
36. 10/16/20 U.S. Department of Energy 85 FR 65797 - Application To Amend Export Term Through December 31, 2050, for Existing Non-Free Trade Agreement Authorization
37. 10/31/20 Anonymous Comment
38. 12/09/20 U.S. Department of Energy Categorical Exclusion Determination
39. 12/10/20 U.S. Department of Energy Order Extending Export Term for Authorizations to Free Trade and Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations Through 
40. 12/17/20 U.S. Department of Energy Categorical Exclusion Determination (CX)
41. 12/18/20 U.S. Department of Energy Policy Statement on Including Short-Term Export Authority in Long-Term LNG Export Authorizations
42. 03/19/21 Delfin LNG, LLC Application to Correct and Amend Export Authorizations
43. 05/18/21 U.S. Department of Energy Order Granting Application to Correct and Amend Export Authorizations
44. 6/2/2021 American Petroleum Institute (API) Notice of Withdrawal and Substitution of Counsel
45. 04/21/2023 U.S. Department of Energy Policy Statement on Export Commencement Deadlines in Authorizations to Export Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries
46. 03/01/2024 Delfin LNG LLC

Request of Delfin LNG LLC for Supplemental Order Granting Conditional Extension of the Time for Long-Term Authorizations to Export Liquefied Natural Gas

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