Delfin Midstream Secures Key Permits for LNG Projects in Louisiana and Gulf of America

U.S.-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) export infrastructure development company Delfin Midstream has reached a significant milestone by securing key permits and approvals for the construction of LNG projects in Louisiana and offshore in the Gulf of America.

Delfin LNG, a subsidiary of Delfin, recently obtained a license from the Maritime Administration (MARAD) on March 21, 2025. This license authorizes Delfin LNG to own, construct, operate, and eventually decommission a deepwater port for exporting LNG from the United States. The approval was granted in accordance with the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 and MARAD’s 2017 Record of Decision, aligning with President Trump’s Executive Order titled “Unleashing American Energy” signed on January 20, 2025.

The Delfin deepwater port project marks a significant milestone as the first offshore LNG export project in the United States. The approval process involved collaboration between MARAD, the U.S. Coast Guard, approximately 15 federal agencies, and the States of Texas and Louisiana.

Additionally, on March 10, 2025, the Department of Energy approved an LNG export permit extension for Delfin LNG, granting the project additional time to commence exports. The permit extension, previously delayed under the prior administration, was announced by Secretary Wright during CERAWeek in Houston.

Dudley Poston, CEO of Delfin, expressed his gratitude for the support received from the current administration, stating, “The level of support by the President of the United States and his administration for the development of critical energy infrastructure has been truly remarkable. The Delfin floating LNG project has the potential to not only be the first LNG export deepwater port facility in the United States but also a significant economic contributor and job creator over the long-term.”

The brownfield deepwater port being developed by Delfin requires minimal additional infrastructure investment to support up to three floating LNG (FLNG) vessels producing up to 13 million tonnes of LNG annually. This project signifies a significant step forward in strengthening America’s position in the global LNG market.