LNG News Updates

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Biden’s LNG Study to Stop Short of Halting New Exports

A study of liquefied natural gas exports by the Biden administration is expected to stop short of saying the approval of more shipments isn’t in the public interest, according to sources.

December 16, 2024
BusinessFuel

Venture Global Launches LNG Production at Louisiana Plant

The start of output at Plaquemines, the company’s second facility, comes as the LNG producer plans to file for an initial public offering.

December 16, 2024
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Biden to Stand Fast on LNG-Permit Halt, Energy Chief Signals

The Biden administration won’t decide on any natural gas-export permits before the presidential term ends in late January, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm signaled.

November 15, 2024
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Biden Rushing Study That Threatens to Slow Trump’s LNG Plans

The Biden administration is racing to complete a study that could complicate President-Elect Donald Trump’s plan to immediately approve new liquefied natural gas export terminals.

November 7, 2024
BusinessFuel

LNG Tanker Glut Is Softening Blow for Consumers

Ships that carry LNG are being built faster than new supplies of the fuel can come to market, helping to lower transport costs and cushioning consumers from paying more for energy this winter.

October 17, 2024
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LNG Ships Divert to Europe on Wider War Fears

Liquefied natural gas cargoes are diverting away from Asia to Europe after fears of a wider war in the Middle East sent benchmark Dutch prices rallying.

October 7, 2024
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US Imposes Sanctions on Two More Vessels Tied to Russian LNG

The U.S. has sanctioned two more vessels along with two related shipping companies in its latest effort to block Russian liquefied natural gas exports from the Arctic.

September 5, 2024
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Ruling Paves Way to Restart Work on Exxon’s Texas LNG Plant

A bankruptcy judge on July 24 approved a settlement that will allow other companies to finish work on an Exxon gas export project in Texas.

July 24, 2024
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LNG Export Project at Center of Firestorm Set for Vote

Federal regulators are set to decide the fate of a long-stalled natural gas export project that has been at the center of a political firestorm over climate change and energy policy.

June 21, 2024
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Biden Freezes Approvals of New Licenses for LNG Exporters

The Biden administration on Jan. 26 halted the approval of new licenses to export U.S. liquefied natural gas — a moratorium likely to disrupt plans for billions of dollars in projects.

January 26, 2024