After months of repair work and documentation, Freeport LNG Development LP has formally asked federal regulators to allow preliminary work to restart the 2.38 Bcf/d terminal, according to FERC filings.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff published Monday a request submitted by the Houston-based company requesting permission to begin reintroducing liquefied natural gas through its Loop 1 system connected to its dock. The Texas facility has been idled since a June explosion investigators have said could have originated with Freeport’s LNG transfer equipment between its storage area and dock.

In its request, Freeport asked that FERC staff provide a response by Tuesday. If granted, the company could then begin an 11-day process to cool down its transfer piping so that it...