U.S. Approves $8.2 Billion Texas Offshore Deepwater LNG Port To Boost Export Capacity By 9%

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved a deepwater port license application for ST LNG, LLC. This significant milestone builds on two of President Trump’s most historic Executive Orders: Unleashing American Energy and Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.

“By slashing red tape and modernizing our licensing processes, the Trump Administration is delivering a massive economic boom for the people of Texas,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “This project will unleash American energy – ensuring demand for Texas’ bountiful natural gas and the men and women who extract it continues to grow. Building this state-of-the-art port will also generate thousands of jobs in the Gulf and cement our nation’s status as the number one energy exporter in the world.”

“Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Duffy’s leadership, MARAD is replacing outdated regulations with record-breaking results,” said MARAD Administrator Stephen M. Carmel. “Approving the ST LNG deepwater port license—our third approval under the Trump Administration—proves we can accelerate the safe development of crucial energy infrastructure that will strengthen our supply chains and drive down energy prices.”

The ST LNG deepwater port will be built approximately 10.4 miles offshore Matagorda, Texas. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the port coming online in 2029. At full capacity, the port will include 20 platforms, four LNG floating storage units, four mooring systems, and 7.7 miles of pipeline. The port location is expected to move vessel traffic away from more congested onshore areas, reducing vessel collisions and safety risks.

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