OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION
August 28, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in special session on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:30AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345.
President Melancon called the meeting to order. Pitre called roll and M. Callais recited an opening prayer.
ATTENDED: Thomas Pitre III, Jimmy Lafont, Rodney Gisclair Sr., Reggie Ledet, John Melancon, Jr., Chad Callais, Mike Callais and Kris Callais
ABSENT: Harris Cheramie Jr.
President Melancon opened the floor for any public comment, being none, he presented for the board's consideration to approve the request from Argent LNG to lease property adjacent to WBL-1. Bryce Autin reported Argent LNG holds the Right of First Refusal on said property, and they now want to turn it into a lease. He stated yesterday Argent submitted the FERC pre-filing to the staff for review and within the next week will submit the application. He stated part of pre-filing improves with them having a lease on the remaining 743 acres of property. Upon motion by C. Callais second by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Argent LNG to lease approximately 743 acres of property west of Bayou Lafourche in Fourchon.
Upon motion by Lafont second by Gisclair, the board adjourned at 11:34AM.
ATTEST: John Melancon Jr., President, Harris J. Cheramie, Jr., Secretary
September 16 2025
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