Proposed Direct Sale of Federal Land for Calcasieu Pass LNG Development
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The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to sell about 2.97 acres of federal land in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, directly to Cameron Land Ventures LLC, an affiliate of Venture Global LNG. The company wants the land to support an LNG hub that has already been reviewed in a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission environmental impact statement. The sale would not be competitive and would have to be priced at no less than the land’s appraised fair market value. Businesses, local residents, environmental groups, and other interested parties have until July 16, 2026, to submit written comments before the agency moves forward.
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Key Changes
- Proposes a direct sale of about 2.97 acres of federal land in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
- Identifies Cameron Land Ventures LLC, affiliated with Venture Global LNG, as the intended buyer
- Opens a 45-day public comment period ending July 16, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested parties wishing to comment on the proposed Calcasieu Pass direct land sale must submit written comments by email or mail, postmarked or delivered no later than July 16, 2026.
The Bureau of Land Management may not complete the proposed direct sale for less than the parcel’s appraised fair market value, and the appraisal must be completed before any sale takes place.