The US Department of Energy (DOE) has granted an extension to Delfin LNG for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permit, allowing additional time for the commencement of exports from its proposed project offshore Louisiana.
This decision comes amidst a series of LNG-related approvals by the DOE, highlighting the administration’s focus on energy exports.
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The extension, announced by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright at CERAWeek in Houston, prolongs the deadline for Delfin’s export authorisation to non-free trade agreement countries until 1 June 2029.
This authorises the export of up to 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) of natural gas as LNG.
Wright said: “While the previous administration pursued a strategy of energy subtraction, I am proud to be working with President Trump to advance a strategy of energy addition – embracing all forms of energy that are affordable, reliable and secure.
“The positive energy and renewed enthusiasm for US leadership in energy exports from our allies and trading partners here at CERAWeek is palpable, and I am thrilled to sign this order to help another US LNG project advance.”
The permit extension had previously been delayed by the Biden-Harris administration.
However, with this recent development, Delfin, majority-owned by Fairwood Peninsula, Talisman Global Alternative Master and Talisman Global Capital Master, can now progress towards a final investment decision (FID), expected later this year.
Delfin aims to commence construction of its offshore floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel following the FID.
The DOE has issued four LNG-related approvals since President Trump took office.
These include Commonwealth LNG’s export authorisation on 14 February, a ruling on 28 February allowing LNG as bunkering fuel and a 5 March extension for Golden Pass LNG to begin exports.
