Ferc authorises feedgas flows to Sabine Pass train 6

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Ferc) has authorised the introduction of feedgas to the sixth 5mn t/yr liquefaction train at the Cheniere-operated Sabine Pass LNG terminal.

Ferc authorised the introduction of feedgas for the commissioning of "certain portions" of train 6, as requested by Cheniere earlier this month. The project developer requested the authorisation to be granted no later than 21 September to ensure the train's commissioning schedule remains on track.

Train 6 was expected to begin production by the end of 2021 barring any downtime during the hurricane season, Cheniere said in May. The facility has not experienced major disruptions in recent weeks, with both Hurricane Ida and tropical storm Nicholas having little impact on operations at the facility.

The introduction of feedgas suggests the new unit may be able to load its first cargo before the end of the year. The third 5mn t/yr liquefaction train at the Cheniere-operated Corpus Christi liquefaction facility in Texas exported its first full cargo in early December 2020, after the facility began receiving feedgas in late September.

By Konstantinos Pitsilis