Texas GulfLink LLC was authorized with a license to operate a deepwater port for exporting U.S. crude oil, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Feb. 3. Planned for 26.6 nautical miles off the coast of Brazoria County, Texas, it’s the first license to be authorized under President Trump’s early 2025 executive order, titled Unleashing American Energy.
According to DOT the future deepwater port will create up to 720 jobs for construction and operations, ultimately export up to 1 million bbls. of crude oil daily, accommodate more Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and “streamline export capabilities and reduce vessel congestion in nearshore waters.”
"The Texas GulfLink project is proof that when we slash unnecessary red tape and unleash our fossil fuel sector, we create jobs at home and stability abroad,” Duffy said in announcing the project. “This critical deepwater port will allow the U.S. to export our abundant resources faster than ever before.”
"Texas GulfLink provides a critical offshore logistical asset that keeps our nearshore waterways safer and allows American energy to reach the global market with unprecedented speed and efficiency,” said Marad Administrator Stephen Carmel. "Texas GulfLink provides a critical offshore logistical. We are signaling to the global market that America is open for business. By approving projects like Texas GulfLink, we ensure that American oil producers aren't halted by domestic bottlenecks.”
The Texas GulfLink deepwater will be located approximately 26.6 nautical miles off the coast of Brazoria County, Texas.
