Texas GulfLink Oil Export Project Receives U.S. Maritime Approval
(P&GJ) — Sentinel Midstream LLC, a Dallas-based provider of crude oil midstream solutions, announced that its Texas GulfLink deepwater crude oil export terminal has received its Record of Decision (ROD) from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.
The decision approves the terminal’s deepwater port license application, concluding a multi-year environmental and technical review. During the review, several draft environmental impact statements were published, and multiple public hearings were held. The ROD takes into account feedback from various federal and state agencies as well as thousands of public comments.
A Game-Changer for Crude Oil Exports
Located about 30 miles off Brazoria County along the Texas Gulf Coast, the Texas GulfLink terminal will serve Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), setting a new standard for crude oil loading efficiency. The terminal is expected to significantly reduce costs, improve vessel traffic in the crowded U.S. Gulf Coast ship channels, and lower air emissions tied to lightering operations—benefiting both customers and coastal communities. Additionally, the terminal will incorporate state-of-the-art vapor recovery technology, further enhancing its environmental profile.
The approval also supports the goals of President Trump’s “Unleashing American Energy” executive order, positioning the U.S. as a global energy leader. In a separate press release, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the ROD “declares that American energy will fuel not just our own economy, but the global market—on our terms.” He continued, “It opens the floodgates for American oil exports, putting our producers in the driver’s seat and ensuring that the world looks to the United States—not foreign adversaries—for energy supply.”
A Milestone for Sentinel
“This permitting milestone is a testament to the hard work, perseverance, and expertise of the Sentinel team,” said Jeff Ballard, President and CEO of Sentinel and its subsidiary, Texas GulfLink, LLC. “I also want to thank ABADIE LLC, Miller Strategies, and our counsel, Kean Miller LLP, for their invaluable help in achieving this great result for our company. Thanks to the team’s efforts, Texas GulfLink is now well positioned to capitalize on strong market interest and advance as the premier offshore crude oil export facility in the United States.”
Next Steps
Texas GulfLink will now focus on meeting the license conditions and is eager to collaborate with the U.S. Maritime Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Trump Administration to bring this transformative project to life. The approval comes at an opportune time to leverage President Trump’s goal of maximizing America’s domestic energy supply.
Sentinel is also actively engaging with customers and key stakeholders, aiming to promote integrated market solutions. As the only independent deepwater export terminal project, Texas GulfLink is uniquely positioned within the industry, offering shippers tailored commercial solutions with competitive market rates and terms.
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