WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Dozens of former officials from the past two Republican U.S. administrations on Monday urged Congress to reverse the Biden administration’s pause on approvals of liquefied natural gas exports, saying the shipments promote global stability. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, paused approvals, of exports of pending and future LNG projects to big markets…
The Biden administration is putting a moratorium on permitting for future liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects seeking approval, in a major blow to the entire LNG export industry. Since the invasion in Ukraine, the U.S. LNG industry has played a key role in helping Europe shift reliance away from Russian gas and maintain energy security….
In the shadows of American climate activism, a web of foreign interests is quietly pulling the strings in the background to undermine U.S. energy security. As the Biden administration continues to advance policies harmful to domestic energy production, it’s important to understand the growing influence of foreign entities shaping our climate policy and how our advisories…
“Today’s announcement that the administration has paused approval of Calcasieu Pass 2, the largest natural gas terminal in the United States, is disappointing. Natural gas exports are vital to driving Louisiana’s economy by creating jobs and boosting local revenue. Moreover, the decision runs counter to the administration’s climate goals. Natural gas exports are a key…
At a time of geopolitical turmoil and record high coal use around the world, blocking LNG export permits to appease a small pocket of voters would be a serious misstep by the Biden administration. Currently, the United States leads the world in LNG exports – shipping reliable, clean American energy to our allies across the…
For decades, Louisiana’s energy sector has driven our economy and set the bar for innovation efforts worldwide. Specifically, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a booming industry in our state, increasing exports to countries overseas and creating local good-paying jobs. Louisiana is uniquely poised to spearhead the development of LNG exports and already has the infrastructure…
The Advocate | By: LEEP Spokesperson Charlie Melancon Contrary to past commentary demonizing the natural gas industry, liquefied natural gas has proven to be an innovative solution to address climate change, while delivering vast benefits to our state, nation and world. Curtailing LNG development could hinder our trajectory to reach global climate goals and adversely…
The Advocate | By: LEEP Spokesman Charlie Melancon A German lawmaker and environmental advocate is set to tour natural gas facilities in southwest Louisiana this week. The environmentalist is an affiliate of Germany’s Alliance 90/The Greens party, who voted earlier this month to strike down amendments to Germany’s LNG Acceleration Act, which aims to speed…
The Advocate-Times-Picayune | By: James Dill I was born and raised in Louisiana, and I’m a small-business owner and avid fisherman. As a longtime resident of Lafayette, I’ve seen firsthand how the energy industry has grown throughout the state and across the region. Some groups are unfairly targeting the natural gas industry, by claiming their…
American Press, Senator Bill Cassidy Unleashing Louisiana’s energy creates jobs and spurs innovation. Producing oil and gas in Louisiana is crucial for our local economy, and it provides affordable energy for the whole country. Many of these energy producers want to invest in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) so they can keep operating in Louisiana…
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