Virtual Pipeline Ventures, LLC (VP Ventures) filed an application with DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) on April 3, 2025, seeking long-term authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG). DOE's proposed action is to authorize the exports described in the Application as small-scale natural gas exports.
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
July 1, 2025
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Virtual Pipeline Ventures, LLC (VP Ventures) filed an application with DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) on April 3, 2025, pursuant to section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and 10 CFR Part 590 of DOE's regulations. In relevant part, VP Ventures states that its proposed exports qualify as "small-scale natural gas exports" under DOE's regulations at 10 CFR 590.102(p) and 590.208(a). Specifically, VP Ventures seeks long-term authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a volume equivalent to 51.75 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year of natural gas (0.14 Bcf per day). DOE's proposed action is to authorize the exports described in the Application as small-scale natural gas exports.