Commonwealth LNG’s permit application receives FERC approval
Published by Tom Mostyn,
Editorial Assistant
Tanks and Terminals,
Commonwealth Projects, LLC has announced that the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has formally accepted Commonwealth LNG, LLC’s filing application. The project encompasses the construction of one liquefied natural gas plant, including six gas liquefaction trains and appurtenant facilities. Each train will have a liquefaction design capacity of approximately 1.4 million tpy for a total nominal liquefaction capacity of 8.4 million tpy.
Located on the west side of the Calcasieu Ship Channel, near the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico, the project will include six LNG storage tanks (each with a capacity of 40 000 m3, one marine loading berth (capable of loading LNG carriers up to a capacity of 216 000 m3), and a 3.04 mile long, 30-in. dia. pipeline that will connect the LNG facility with existing intrastate and interstate pipelines for the purpose of supplying gas to the project.
“FERC’s formal acceptance of Commonwealth LNG project’s filing application marks another significant milestone achieved by the Commonwealth LNG team and represents an important step in progressing the project and moving closer to a final investment decision,” said Paul Varello, Commonwealth’s President and CEO.
Chief Operating Officer, Robert Powers added, “this is a major achievement which we could not have done without the support of our partners, TechnipFMC, TRC, Blue Engineering, Orrick and countless others who have contributed to this substantial effort.”
Commonwealth LNG expects to take a final investment decision on the project in 4Q20 and remains on schedule to commence operations of the 8.4 million tpy facility in 1Q24.
Read the article online at: https://www.tanksterminals.com/terminals/09092019/commonwealth-lngs-permit-application-receives-ferc-approval/
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