The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has cleared the way for a major liquefied natural gas export terminal in South Texas, issuing early authorization for construction of Glenfarne Group’s Texas LNG project at the Port of Brownsville.

In a decision released Aug. 21, FERC re-issued its final order for the facility and approved its construction schedule, which targets completion by November 2029. The order came three months earlier than expected, giving the project a significant head start.

Texas LNG, being developed by Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, an affiliate of Glenfarne, is now on track to reach a final investment decision (FID) by the end of 2025. Glenfarne has already secured sufficient customer offtake commitments to support that milestone.

“Texas LNG is rapidly advancing toward a targeted year-end Final Investment Decision, and the re-issued FERC authorization, finalized three months ahead of schedule, greatly accelerates our momentum through the second half of the year,” said Brendan Duval, CEO of Glenfarne. “Our world-class partners bring tremendous expertise to this project. The administration’s common-sense energy policies and the hard work of the FERC commissioners and staff, and the Texas congressional delegation are helping us unlock the project’s many benefits.”

The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the terminal will be handled by Kiewit, one of the nation’s largest engineering and construction firms, under a lump-sum turnkey structure that locks in cost and delivery commitments.

The facility will be strategically located at the Port of Brownsville, a hub that has become increasingly important to U.S. LNG export growth. Once complete, Texas LNG will contribute to Glenfarne’s 32.8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG portfolio, which also includes the Magnolia LNG project in Louisiana and the Alaska LNG development.

The project is positioned to strengthen U.S. energy exports at a time when global demand for LNG continues to climb, particularly in Europe and Asia. By securing early approval, Glenfarne is reinforcing its competitive advantage among the wave of U.S. LNG projects racing to secure financing and long-term supply contracts.

Industry observers note that the early FERC approval not only bolsters Glenfarne’s timeline but also signals continued federal support for LNG infrastructure amid the ongoing push to balance domestic energy needs with international commitments to lower-carbon fuels.

If completed as scheduled, Texas LNG will play a central role in expanding America’s footprint in global LNG markets by the end of the decade.

Originally reported by Pipeline & Gas Journal.