Trump Administration Approves Venture Global's CP2 LNG Export Terminal in Louisiana

The Department of Energy granted approval for LNG exports, advancing a $10 billion project delayed under Biden's environmental review policies.

The CP2 LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, received export approval from the Department of Energy, marking the fifth LNG-related approval under President Trump.
The project, expected to export up to 3.96 billion cubic feet of LNG per day, still requires final regulatory approvals from FERC and other agencies before construction can begin.
The Biden administration previously paused LNG export approvals in January 2024 to assess environmental impacts, delaying the CP2 project and others.
Environmental groups oppose the terminal, citing concerns about methane emissions, climate impacts, and local environmental justice issues.
Venture Global has secured long-term supply agreements with major global energy companies but has yet to make a final investment decision on the project.