Jan 26 (Reuters) - Freeport LNG got approval from federal regulators on Thursday to take early steps to restart its fire-idled liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Texas.

The closely-held liquefied natural gas (LNG) company's export facility was knocked offline in a fiery blast on June 8, 2022 and barred from resuming production until federal regulators completed an extensive safety review and approved resulting changes. (Reporting by Scott DiSavino)