DOE's Natural Gas Regulatory Responsibilities

The Office of Oil and Gas Global Security and Supply, Office of Natural Gas Regulatory Activities regulates natural gas imports and exports under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act of 1938; maintaining statistics on North American natural gas trade, and overseeing the Office of Fossil Energy's international programs pertaining to natural gas and petroleum.

The Office of Natural Gas Regulatory Activities identifies developing export and international business opportunities for U.S. private industry, and develops programs and implements policies that will enhance the U.S. energy industry's ability to compete in foreign markets. It promotes technologies and solutions that will improve the global environment and increase U.S. energy security.

	Authorization/Orders		Analyses & Reports
	How to Apply/Vacate Authorizations		New Reporting Requirements and Sample Report Formats & Guidelines
	Blanket Application Download		Long Term Natural Gas and LNG Export Application Download
	Application Status		Opinion of Counsel Form
	Cites for Opinions and Orders		Other Information Sources
	Initiation/Expiration Dates of Active and Authorized Orders (and other related information)		Staff Listing
	Name Change Requirements

File Your Application Electronically

Prospective importers and exporters of natural gas can now request federal authorizations using a new, online e-file system. Currently, the electronic process is available for short-term authorizations to trade with Mexico and Canada or for importing liquefied natural gas. 
> E-file your application

LNG Data

Monthly data is now available for LNG imports. All data represents estimates and is subject to future revisions on this site and in the quarterly publication "Natural Gas Imports and Exports."

          View monthly LNG Imports report [opens new window] 

Filing Procedures

Due to ongoing delays in the delivery of mail, the Office of Natural Gas Regulatory Activities has instigated the following alternative application process. An applicant may fax an application for the import or export of natural gas to either (202) 586-6050 or (202) 586-6221. The faxed application must be accompanied by a photocopy of the check for the application fee. It must also include a cover letter or affidavit indicating that the applicant has mailed the application on the same day. Applications may still be delivered by messenger to the Forrestal Building. Please, notify this office before sending a messenger.

• Call Larine Moore at (202) 586-9478 if you have questions.