The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a proposed rule that would revise its regulations governing liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants. The proposal, published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2026, would establish procedures allowing certain activities at LNG facilities to proceed without the case-specific authorization orders currently required under sections 3 or 7 of the Natural Gas Act.

The rulemaking is being pursued jointly by the Department of Energy and FERC. According to the published abstract, the proposed procedures are intended to provide a pathway for authorizing specified LNG plant activities outside the traditional order-by-order review process.

For contractors and firms engaged in LNG infrastructure, engineering, construction, and compliance support, the proposed rule signals a potential shift in how certain project activities at LNG plants are reviewed and approved. Stakeholders with interests in LNG facility operations, modifications, or related services should monitor the docket as FERC proceeds through the rulemaking process, which may affect project timelines and regulatory planning for future LNG-related work.

Source: Federal Register