Tellurian Receives FERC Extension for Driftwood LNG
Tellurian Inc. (Tellurian) (NYSE American: TELL) announced today that the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an extension to its order authorizing the construction of Tellurian's Driftwood LNG facility near Lake Charles, Louisiana. As extended, the order requires construction to be completed by April 18, 2029. Tellurian applied for the extension last year to ensure it had enough time to complete the construction of all five plants of the facility. When completed, the facility will have a capacity of ~27.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
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Driftwood LNG January 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)
Chief Executive Officer Octávio Simões said, "Tellurian thanks FERC for working with our team to ensure the safe construction of Driftwood LNG. FERC has been diligent in its oversight, having visited the site 19 times already, and provided careful examination of this extension request. We have invested over a billion dollars into Driftwood LNG's development, we have our approval to export and all applicable construction permits, and we are eager to provide the world with liquefied natural gas exports."
About Tellurian Inc.
Tellurian intends to create value for shareholders by building a low-cost, global natural gas business, profitably delivering natural gas to customers worldwide. Tellurian is developing a portfolio of LNG marketing and infrastructure assets that includes an ~ 27.6 mtpa LNG export facility and an associated pipeline. Tellurian is based in Houston, Texas, and its common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol "TELL".
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Contact
Media:
Joi Lecznar
EVP Public and Government Affairs
Phone +1.832.962.4044
joi.lecznar@tellurianinc.com
Investors:
Matt Phillips
Vice President, Investor Relations
Phone +1.832.320.9331
matthew.phillips@tellurianinc.com
