Freeport LNG Development LP has adjusted the restart timeline for its Texas terminal again, this time pushing start-up to sometime after mid-January as it responds to a bevy of questions from regulators.

Freeport representatives said the majority of the work to restart operations after a June explosion knocked the 2.38 Bcf/d terminal offline was “substantially complete.” However, after submitting responses to dozens of questions asked by FERC in a Dec. 12 request, the company estimates final approval could take longer than expected.

“Given the time needed for the regulatory agencies to review the company’s responses and to seek any necessary clarification, Freeport LNG now does not anticipate commencing the initial restart of its liquefaction facility until the second half...