Longboard LNG Project

On May 29,2026, FERC staff approved Longboard TerminalCo, LLC’s request to enter into FERC’s Pre-filing Environmental Review Process (Pre-filing Process) for the planned Longboard LNG Project(Project). More information may be found in FERC Docket No. PF26-10-000 in FERC's eLibrary. Please note that the project has not been approved at this time. 

Longboard LNG Route and Facilities 

Longboard LNG plans to build and operate an LNG import terminal and related natural gas facilities offshore Kalaeloa (Barbers Point) and near Campbell Industrial Park on O’ahu, Hawai’i.

FERC jurisdictional facilities include: 

• a single point mooring system; 
• an approximately 3-mile-long, 16-inch-diameter subsea natural gas pipeline; 
• an approximately 2-acre onshore receiving facility connecting the subsea pipeline to onshore pipelines; and 
• other appurtenant and ancillary facilities. 

Longboard LNG plans to drill under the shore and ocean floor to install part of the pipeline. The drilling would run from the facility on land to a point about 0.8 mile offshore. This would help protect coastal and ocean habitats.

A foreign-flagged Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU), leased under a long-term charter, would receive LNG from delivery vessels through ship-to-ship transfers. The FSRU would be regulated by the United States Coast Guard. It would not be part of the LNG terminal facilities under the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to section 3 of the Natural Gas Act.

Pre-filing Environmental Review Process  

Pre-filing is a “pre-application” phase in the overall environmental review process for interstate natural gas or liquefied natural gas projects under FERC’s jurisdiction. The Pre-filing Process is designed to identify and address environmental aspects of the project before an official application is filed. The Pre-filing Process was established to encourage early involvement by stakeholders during the design and/or routing of an interstate natural gas project. 

During the Pre-filing Process, members of the public will have multiple opportunities to get involved and express their views, concerns, and issues. Those opportunities include public comment periods, applicant-sponsored open houses, and scoping sessions hosted by FERC. These opportunities will be posted in FERC’s eLibrary in PF26-10-000. 

Public Participation Opportunities 

Federal law requires FERC to seek out public comments and consider them during its review of a project. Public comments inform FERC’s reviews and serve to educate decision-makers about local concerns.

Scoping Sessions

When a company seeks approval to construct and operate an interstate natural gas pipeline or liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, FERC must conduct an environmental review of the proposed project’s effects. The gathering of public input is referred to as “scoping.”  Scoping Sessions are an in-person opportunity to collect public comments about a proposed interstate natural gas project. 

On October 26, 2026, FERC issued a Notice of Scoping for the Longboard LNG Project. For information on what to expect at scoping sessions, visit OPP’s Natural Gas Scoping Sessions: Public Participation and What to Expect handout.

In Person Scoping Sessions for the Longboard LNG Project Docket No. (PF26-10-000) 

Staff may end the session at 6:30 p.m. if everyone waiting to comment has spoken.

Your input will help the Commission staff determine what issues they need to evaluate in the environmental document.  Commission staff will consider all written or oral comments during the preparation of the environmental document. 

There are three methods you can use to submit your comments to FERC. 

1. eComment 

You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature in FERC Online. Using eComment is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments. 

2. eFiling 

You can file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature in FERC Online. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on “eRegister.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. A comment on a particular project is considered a “Comment on a Filing.” 

3. File a paper copy 

You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to FERC. Be sure to reference the Project Docket No. PF26-10-000 on your letter. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: 

Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
888 First Street NE, Room 1A 
Washington, DC 20426 

Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: 

Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
12225 Wilkins Avenue 
Rockville, Maryland 20852 

More Information and Staying Updated 

You may learn more about the Project through FERC’s eLibrary. When searching for the Project, please enter Docket No. PF 26-10-000 in the “Enter Docket Number” text box. FERC’s Office of Public Participation provides an educational video and demonstration on using eLibrary: WorkshOPP and Demonstration: FERC’s eLibrary.  

There is 1 docket associated with this Project:    

• The Pre-Filing Docket: Docket No. PF 26-10-000 

Stay Informed:  

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OPP regularly sends announcements about upcoming participation opportunities and meetings with interested stakeholders and organizations via its social media channels.   

You may also sign up for FERC’s eSubscription service. eSubscription notifies you via email about submittals and issuances on the project. Please visit www.ferc.gov/esubscription. 

You are also encouraged to contact OPP staff to learn more about the Project and participation at FERC by email at [email protected] or phone at 202-502-6595. All media inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. 

Resources 

Guides on Public Participation  

• Step-by-step guide on how to file a comment  
• Step-by-step guide on how to intervene  

Educational Videos  

• Learn to eFile, eComment, and eSubscribe  
• How to File an Intervention Using FERC’s Online System  
• Filing Comments Workshop and Demonstration 
• Submitting Powerful Comments Workshop 

Tips on Public Participation  

• How to Submit Effective Comments  
• Powerful Comments  
• Filing an Intervention 

Informational Handouts  

• About FERC  
• About OPP  
• Natural Gas Pre-filing Open Houses: Public Participation and What to Expect 
• Natural Gas Scoping Sessions: Public Participation and What to Expect 

Background 

• May 15, 2026: Longboard LNG submits application to enter into the Commission’s pre-filing review process.  
• May 29, 2026: FERC staff approve Longboard TerminalCo, LLC’s (Longboard LNG) planned Longboard LNG Project Prefilling request.  
• June 30, 2026: Longboard TerminalCo, LLC submits announcement of open houses DATE:
• July 1, 2026: Longboard TerminalCo, LLC submits Draft Resource Reports 1 and 10
• October 26, 2026: FERC staff Issue Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Planned Longboard LNG Project, and Notice of Public Scoping Sessions 

Office of Public Participation’s Outreach Corner

The Office of Public Participation (OPP) is authorized to support public participation in FERC proceedings pursuant to Section 319 of the Federal Power Act. OPP coordinates with and provides assistance to members of the public as to participation in, and understanding of, FERC proceedings. OPP provides outreach to community groups, community members, landowners and other interested parties potentially impacted by infrastructure projects. 

OPP’s outreach conducted for the Longboard LNG Project, FERC Docket No. PF26-10-000 included:

• Emailed Stakeholders to notify FERC staff approval of Longboard Prefilling Request.
• FERC staff emailed Hawaii residents of in person Scoping and deadline to comment.