Freedom LNG LLC; Application for Long-Term, Multi-Contract Authorization To Export U.S.-Sourced Natural Gas to Mexico and To Re-Export Liquefied Natural Gas From Mexico to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries
What happened
The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice regarding an application filed by Freedom LNG LLC on September 11, 2026. Freedom LNG seeks authorization to export 343 Bcf/yr of U.S.-sourced natural gas to Mexico by pipeline and to re-export 307 Bcf/yr of this as liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a proposed facility in Mexico. This specific notice focuses on the request to re-export LNG to non-Free Trade Agreement countries, and was signed by Donald Trump.
Why it matters
This application could lead to a significant increase in U.S. natural gas exports, expanding the market for American-produced energy. The proposed project in Mexico would create a new hub for converting U.S. natural gas into LNG for global distribution, particularly to countries without free trade agreements. Public comments are being accepted, allowing stakeholders to influence this potential long-term energy policy.
Who it affects
- ›Freedom LNG LLC and its affiliates
- ›U.S. natural gas producers and suppliers
- ›Energy consumers in Mexico
- ›Countries importing LNG from Mexico
- ›Residents near the Port of Matamoros, Mexico
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