CX-270946: ECA Liquefaction (Mid-Scale) – Comm. Extension and Make-Up Period

ECA Liquefaction, S. de R.L. de C.V. (ECA Liquefaction) filed a "Request for Extensions for Long-Term Authorizations to Export Liquefied Natural Gas" (Request) with the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (now known as the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office) on September 19, 2025. ECA Liquefaction seeks to amend its existing long-term authorization, set forth in DOE/FE Order No. 4364, as amended, to extend its current deadline to commence re-exports, from March 29, 2026, to September 21, 2026. Additionally, to align the authorization with DOE's current practice, DOE is proposing to amend Order No. 4364, as amended, to allow three additional years for ECA Liquefaction to re-export the approved volume of LNG beyond the export term ending on December 31, 2050.  This three-year period, known as the Make-Up Period, would extend through December 31, 2053. DOE's proposed action is to grant these amendments to Order No. 4364, as amended, if DOE determines that there is good cause to extend the export commencement deadline and that adding the Make-Up Period is necessary and appropriate.