Overview of the Deepwater Port Program

The information below provides the status of all deepwater port license applications filed with and reviewed by the Maritime Administration.

Thirty (30) Deepwater Port License Applications have been filed for approval. 

• Eighteen (18) applications were filed for licenses to import liquefied natural gas (LNG);
• Four (4) applications were filed to export LNG;
• Six (6) applications were filed to export oil; and
• Two (2) applications were filed for licenses to import oil. 

Applications and Operational Facilities Status

In summary, eight (8) licenses have been issued out of the eleven (11) approved applications to date. 

• Licenses Issued (3)
  • Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP),
  • Neptune, and
  • Northeast Gateway.
• Licenses Surrendered (3)
  • Gulf Landing,
  • Port Dolphin, and
  • Port Pelican.
• License(s) Issued [Facility Decommissioned] (1)
  • Gulf Gateway (Decommissioned on June 28, 2013).
• License(s) Issued [Facility Construction Phase] (1)
  • SPOT.

Applications Post Record of Decision (ROD) Status

If an application receives a favorable ROD, it doesn’t always mean a license will be issued. This could happen if the application is withdrawn, canceled, or modified before the license is finalized.

• Application(s) with no License Issuance
  • Bienville Offshore Energy Terminal (Withdrawn),
  • Main Pass Energy Hub (ROD rescinded for failure to meet ROD Conditions) and
  • Delfin LNG, LLC (Submitted project changes - currently Under Review).