07:56 AM EDT, 10/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Energy Transfer ( ET ) has delayed its final investment decision for the proposed Lake Charles liquefied natural gas export project in Louisiana to Q1 2026, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The company cited rising costs and the need for more time to finalize contracts as reasons for the delay, the sources said, according to the report.

Energy Transfer ( ET ) did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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