The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) will resume issuing permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, ending a months-long pause that had drawn criticism from energy producers and sparked debate among climate advocates.
The Biden administration halted new LNG export approvals in January 2024 to assess the environmental and economic impacts of expanding LNG production. This week, the DoE said it had completed its review and public comment process, concluding that increased LNG exports would benefit the U.S. economy and global energy security without significantly worsening climate change.
“The facts are clear: expanding America’s LNG exports is good for Americans and good for the world,” said Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “Today, the Department of Energy is following the facts, closing the door on the Biden administration’s failed policies, and putting America’s energy future on stronger footing.”
According to the DoE, the U.S. has sufficient natural gas reserves to boost exports without raising domestic prices. The department also noted that greater exports would support job creation, improve the trade balance, and enhance both national and global energy security.
President Biden’s original pause was welcomed by environmental groups, who argue that LNG production and transport release methane and other greenhouse gases, making it more harmful than coal.
Despite the pause, the U.S. remained the world’s largest LNG exporter, and energy companies have outlined plans to triple the country’s export capacity in the coming years.
The decision to resume LNG permitting marks a major shift in energy policy, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to balancing economic growth with environmental goals.
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