Argent LNG Application to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) has received an application from Argent LNG, LLC, filed on March 10, 2026, requesting long-term authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the United States. Argent LNG is seeking approval to export up to approximately 1,293.75 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas per year in LNG form. This is a significant volume representing a large-scale export operation that would serve multiple international buyers under multi-contract arrangements. The proposed export terminal — the Argent LNG Project — would be constructed at Port Fourchon in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The facility would include natural gas liquefaction infrastructure and LNG export capabilities. The application was filed pursuant to the Natural Gas Act (NGA), which governs the authorization of natural gas exports from the United States. This notice marks the beginning of the federal review process; DOE/HGEO will evaluate the application against public interest criteria before granting or denying the long-term export authorization.
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Key Changes
- Argent LNG filed application on March 10, 2026 for long-term multi-contract LNG export authorization under the Natural Gas Act (NGA)
- Proposed export volume: up to 1,293.75 Bcf/year of natural gas in LNG form — a large-scale commitment
- Export destination: non-Free Trade Agreement (non-FTA) countries, requiring DOE/HGEO review and approval (stricter standard than FTA countries)
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What this law requires
Argent LNG must obtain long-term authorization from the Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) before exporting LNG to non-Free Trade Agreement countries
Argent LNG must file an application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) for authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas
DOE/HGEO must evaluate the Argent LNG export application against public interest criteria before granting or denying long-term export authorization
Argent LNG must specify the proposed export volume not to exceed approximately 1,293.75 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas per year in liquefied form
Argent LNG must identify the location of the proposed LNG liquefaction and export terminal as Port Fourchon in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana in the authorization application