Why It Matters
A Texas-based liquefied natural gas bunkering company has terminated its lobbying relationship with Thorn Run Partners, ending a roughly six-month engagement that generated $120,000 in fees for the firm.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port LLC ended its contract with the law firm effective Aug. 4, according to a termination filing submitted in the third quarter. Galveston LNG Bunker Port LLC retained Thorn Run Partners in the first quarter of 2026, with Louis Sola as the sole lobbyist.
For Thorn Run Partners, the Galveston LNG account was a modest portion of its overall business. Thorn Run Partners represents over 200 active clients across multiple sectors.
Broader Context
H.R. 4760 could amend the Natural Gas Act to clarify that LNG supplied to a vessel as fuel is not considered an export unless the transfer occurs in foreign territorial waters. However, the bill has only been introduced. Galveston LNG is a pre-revenue development-stage company that has not yet begun commercial operations.
The Bottom Line
The termination filing listed zero fees for the third quarter, confirming the termination. No information is available regarding whether Galveston LNG has retained another lobbying firm to continue advocacy work.
For Thorn Run Partners, the loss of Galveston LNG represents a modest revenue reduction but reinforces the firm's core positioning in healthcare and life sciences lobbying rather than energy sector work.
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