The potential start of two developing Louisiana LNG terminals has been pushed back as Tellurian Inc. and Delfin Midstream Inc. adjust to equipment manufacturing and contracting delays.

FERC has granted Delfin a four-year extension for its 13.3 million metric ton/year (mmty) floating liquefied natural gas project that would give the company until Sept. 28, 2027 to complete its first phase. Delfin filed a request for an extension earlier in the year citing the need to finalize last offtake agreements before it could reach a final investment decision (FID) and start the expected four-year construction process.

“Delfin argues it has demonstrated good cause for an extension because since the Commission granted Delfin’s 2022 extension request it has entered into further offtake...