The Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday approved an additional 500 MMcf/d of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from two Gulf Coast projects, one of which could be the largest addition to U.S. capacity for several years.

Golden Pass LNG Cosntruction

Exports from Golden Pass, set to begin exports in 2024, is a venture by ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy currently under construction southeast of Houston. It was approved by DOE to boost capacity to 18.1 million metric tons/year (mmty) from 15.6 mmty. The Golden Pass project could be the largest addition to U.S. capacity in the near term.
Exports from the proposed Magnolia LNG project were increased to 8.8 mmty from 8 mmty.

Magnolia, still unsanctioned, is designed as a four-train facility that would be constructed in Lake Charles, LA, by Glenfarne Group...