2022-21699: NFE Altamira FLNG, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Application for Long-Term, Multi-Contract Authorization To Export Domestically Produced Natural Gas to Mexico and To Re-Export Liquefied Natural Gas From Mexico to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries

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Summary

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed on September 9, 2022, by NFE Altamira FLNG, S. de R.L. de C.V. (NFE Altamira). NFE Altamira requests long- term, multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced natural gas by pipeline to Mexico in a volume up to 158 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year (Bcf/yr), and to re-export 145 Bcf/yr of this natural gas as liquefied natural gas (LNG). NFE Altamira seeks to re- export this LNG by vessel from a proposed floating liquefaction and export terminal project, the Altamira FLNG Project (Project), to be located off the coast of Altamira Tamaulipas, Mexico, in the Gulf of Mexico. NFE Altamira filed the Application under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).

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