Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project
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The Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project involves the proposed expansion of an existing liquefied natural gas terminal in Louisiana, alongside the construction of a new pipeline in Texas. The draft environmental impact statement (EIS) assesses the potential environmental effects of this project, which includes the addition of new liquefaction trains and infrastructure for natural gas transmission. The draft EIS aims to identify environmental impacts, evaluate alternatives, and promote public involvement in the decision-making process.
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Key Changes
- Addition of three new liquefaction trains at the existing Sabine Pass LNG terminal.
- Construction of a new 55.6-mile natural gas pipeline and associated facilities.
- Operational modifications to existing compressor and meter stations in the affected areas.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit comments on the draft EIS on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 26, 2026 to ensure consideration in the final EIS
Follow instructions for filing comments as provided on page 4 of the notice
Access the draft EIS through FERC's website at www.ferc.gov on the natural gas environmental documents page or through eLibrary using the docket numbers (CP24-75, CP25-505, or CP25-506)
Implement the Applicants' proposed avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures as well as environmental and engineering conditions recommended by the Commission in any Project authorization issued
Ensure acceptable layers of protection or safeguards are in place to reduce the risk of potentially hazardous scenarios at the SPLNG Terminal Expansion from impacting the offsite public