Freedom LNG LLC has applied for long-term, multi-contract authorization to export U.S.-sourced natural gas to Mexico via pipeline and re-export LNG from Mexico to non-Free Trade Agreement countries.
Why it matters. This application could expand natural gas export capabilities and impact U.S.-Mexico energy trade relations.
The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed by Freedom LNG LLC (Freedom LNG) on September 11, 2026. Freedom LNG requests long-term, multi-contract authorization to export U.S.-sourced natural gas by pipeline to Mexico in a volume up to approximately 343 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per y…
Freedom LNG seeks authorization to export this natural gas for both consumption in Mexico and to convert the natural gas, as well as U.S.-sourced natural gas volumes for which it acquires title in Mexico, to LNG for re-export to: (i) any nation with which the United States has entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas (FTA nations), and (ii) a…
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., requires DOE to give appropriate consideration to the environmental effects of its proposed decisions.
According to Freedom LNG, the Project will be developed in a modular configuration consisting of one liquefaction train with a nominal capacity of approximately 6 million tons per annum of LNG (equivalent to 307 Bcf/day of natural gas).
Freedom LNG seeks authorization to export this natural gas for both consumption in Mexico and to convert the natural gas, as well as U.S.-sourced natural gas volumes for which it acquires title in Mexico, to LNG for re-export to: (i) any nation with which the United States has entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas (FTA nations), and (ii) a…
Freedom LNG requests long-term, multi-contract authorization to export U.S.-sourced natural gas by pipeline to Mexico in a volume up to approximately 343 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year (Bcf/yr)
the BRAVO LNG Project (Project), to be located nearshore the Port of Matamoros in the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the Gulf Coast
In reviewing the Application, DOE will consider any issues required by law or policy under NGA section 3(a), DOE's regulations, and any other documents deemed appropriate.
Freedom LNG requests long-term, multi-contract authorization to export U.S.-sourced natural gas by pipeline to Mexico in a volume up to approximately 343 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year (Bcf/yr), and to re-export 307 Bcf/yr of this natural gas as liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Freedom LNG further states that the Project will be owned and operated by BRAVO LNG S.A. de C.V., which is Freedom LNG's affiliate through common ownership.[1]
Freedom LNG requests long-term authorization to export domestically produced natural gas to Mexico via the existing offshore Sur de Texas-Tuxpan pipeline system to the Project.
The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed by Freedom LNG LLC (Freedom LNG) on September 11, 2026.
Freedom LNG requests authorization for a term of 20 years after commercial exports under the requested authorization begin.
