The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved Venture Global's request to site, construct and operate the Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) LNG export terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, despite objections related to climate change. The CP2 LNG terminal is set to include 18 LNG blocks, four storage tanks, and two marine docks, and is expected to have a nameplate export capacity of 20 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), with the potential to reach around 24mtpa at its peak. The approval also authorizes the construction and operation of an associated 137km pipeline.
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) released a statement on FERC's approval of the project:
“I commend the Commission for their review and approval of Venture Global’s CP2 facility,” said Congressman Higgins. “This project is a significant win that will bring jobs and economic prosperity to Southwest Louisiana. The CP2 natural gas pipeline and corresponding export terminal are critical to our global energy security, as it supplies clean-burning American natural gas to the world. My office will continue to do everything we can at the federal level to advance policies that support American energy dominance.”
“In the wake of President Biden’s reckless decision to halt approvals for new LNG projects, and after unnecessary delays, today’s decision by the commission to move forward with Venture Global’s CP2 is welcome news for Louisiana and America’s energy security and our national security,” said Majority Leader Scalise.
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