Longboard TerminalCo

Longboard TerminalCo LLC, a JERA Americas company, is developing the Longboard LNG project to help support Hawai‘i’s energy future.

Liquefied natural gas, or LNG, is natural gas cooled into a liquid so it can be safely transported over long distances on LNG carriers. The Longboard LNG project will receive the LNG on a special ship called a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit, or FSRU, moored about two miles offshore.

Once the gas reaches shore, it will flow into the Hawai‘i Gas pipeline system. Hawai‘i Gas will then deliver the gas to power plants, businesses, and homes on O‘ahu.

oahu project

Additionally, JERA is working with Hawai‘i Gas and Pasha Hawai‘i to explore potential uses for natural gas supplied through the Longboard LNG terminal. This includes evaluating the supply of natural gas through the Hawai‘i Gas distribution network and the use of LNG as a cleaner fuel for ships operating in Hawai‘i. Serving both natural gas and shipping customers will help share the fixed cost of the terminal across a larger customer base, providing savings for natural gas users.

The project is being designed with a focus on safety and protecting Hawai‘i’s communities and environment.

Permitting

The State and Federal permitting process for the project has begun.

underwater pipeline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, will review:

  • The mooring system that will keep the FSRU safely in place
  • An approximately 3-mile underwater gas pipeline through state waters connecting the FSRU to shore
  • The onshore connection to the Hawai‘i Gas pipeline system

Hawai‘i state agencies will review:

  • State permits and land use
  • Ocean and coastal areas
  • Environmental and cultural resources

Federal review does not replace state or local approvals.

The project will also be reviewed under the Hawaiʻi Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) and must obtain all required state and county permits before construction can begin.

The FSRU will ultimately be regulated by the United States Coast Guard.

LNG carrier close up
LNG delivery

Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA)

JERA has engaged International Archaeology, a Honolulu-based cultural resources firm, to help understand the history, traditions, and cultural importance of the project area.

As part of this work, they will be speaking with kūpuna, lineal descendants, cultural practitioners, and other community members. Information shared through this process will help inform the project’s Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Pa‘akai Analysis.

This work may include:

  • Reviewing historical records and previous studies
  • Learning about traditional and customary practices in the area
  • Conducting interviews with people who have knowledge of the area’s history and cultural significance
  • Identifying places, resources, and practices that may be important to the community

If you would like to share your mana‘o or participate in an interview, please contact Kaumaka Anae:

Be Part of the Process

Community feedback is important to us. We encourage community members to share questions, comments, and concerns as the project moves through the review process.

If you would like to learn more about the project, please contact us:

The project’s FERC pre-filing docket number is PF26-10. You can subscribe to the docket at the link below.

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