The uprate boosts facility capacity from 12.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 12.4 MTPA.
In a significant move that highlights the growing importance of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in global energy markets, Venture Global, Inc. has received an uprate approval from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility. The amendment increases the project’s permitted peak liquefaction capacity from 12.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 12.4 MTPA.
The approval allows the company's first project, which began commercial operations in April 2025, to export an additional 20 billion cubic feet of natural gas as LNG per year. This increase is equivalent to approximately five additional cargoes annually, further solidifying the United States' position as a key supplier of natural gas to a world seeking stable and secure energy sources.
The DOE’s role in authorizing such exports is a key component of the U.S. energy policy, balancing domestic needs with the strategic benefits of global trade. The approval of an uprate, especially without the need for new construction or facility modifications, reflects a streamlined process that acknowledges the efficiency and performance of existing infrastructure. This particular approval follows a similar one from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in June.
Mike Sabel, CEO of Venture Global, expressed his appreciation for the regulatory support, stating, "Venture Global thanks its regulators, including DOE, for their efforts in prioritizing and streamlining approvals for critical energy infrastructure projects. These multibillion-dollar investments will be key as the United States strengthens global energy security and increases energy trade with our partners around the world."
This milestone is part of a broader, aggressive growth strategy by Venture Global, which has quickly become one of the largest LNG exporters in the United States. In addition to the uprate at Calcasieu Pass, the company continues to advance its other major projects. Its second facility, Plaquemines LNG, began LNG production in December 2024, and its third project, CP2, has recently made significant strides.
CP2 LNG, which is expected to have a peak capacity of 28 MTPA, received DOE export authorization and FERC approval earlier in the year. The company has already secured long-term sales and purchase agreements for all of Phase One and has commenced site work. Venture Global recently announced a final investment decision (FID) for the first phase of CP2, backed by a record-breaking $15.1 billion in project financing. This achievement positions CP2 as the largest standalone project financing in history, second only to the combined financings for Plaquemines LNG.
