Industries LNG General Information Project Review Process

FERC is involved in LNG terminals from the time they are conceived by the industry and when they are actually proposed by specific developer. If FERC approves a LNG terminal, it is involved during construction and throughout the operational life of the project.

Process Step	Information
On the Horizon	LNG Projects On the Horizon are those being discussed by Industry. They may never be proposed to FERC.
Review - The project is filed with FERC (Also referred to as a Proposed project)	Projects in Review can go through two processes: the Pre-Filing process or the Traditional process. About 80% of currently proposed LNG projects go through pre-filing while 20% go through traditional. The end result of the Review process is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that addresses both environmental and safety concerns. Read More
Decision	If FERC determines that the proposed LNG project is in the public interest, it will be approved. The orders approving all projects contain conditions to protect the environment and ensure the safety and security of the project. There are still several steps that need to be taken by the developer prior to construction. Read More
Post-Decision (If approved, also referred to as an Existing project)	After a project is approved, FERC monitors both the design construction and the commercial operation of all LNG terminals. Interveners may petition FERC to rehear the case and may also challenge the decision in Federal Court. If a project is denied, the developer may petition FERC to rehear the case and may also challenge the decision in Federal Court. Read More