Just to highlight exactly what Delfin is claiming and arguing for in the DOE extension request:
Blue box is the construction start claim-Delfin argues that the existence of the SHI shipyard is equivalent to the existence of a land based LNG facility already under construction. They also point out that starting construction is not a good indicator of commercial viability. I am using Driftwood vs Delfin as an example. Driftwood is "under construction" but has ZERO contracts. Delfin has not started vessel construction yet has an obvious commercial advantage on Driftwood.
Green box is the extenuating circumstances claims- (Going from memory here) Delfin changed their design to no longer use sea water for cooling, and they changed the mooring system to reduce underwater noise by 25%.
Red box is the special issue with MARAD/Coast Guard over final jurisdiction.
NP hopefully that is the case but unfortunately in life not all things are fair or cut and dry and especially when it comes to government agencies. Regardless of either political party the current regime is against any type of fossil fuels and will do anything in their means or otherwise to rid the world of it and feel justified for doing so my opinion only.