Energy Department applauds FERC LNG facility authorization and procedures
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently applauded the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) agreement on a recent liquid natural gas (LNG) facility authorization, which FERC said could provide a path forward for other LNG facility approvals.
“I applaud FERC on their action today to authorize the construction of another LNG export facility,” U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry said. “This past year, the U.S. became a net exporter of natural gas on an annual basis, and we are exporting U.S. LNG to 34 different countries across 5 continents. The construction of this facility and the expedition of others under this new framework will further build upon the success of American natural gas.”
FERC approved last week Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG export project in Cameron Parish, La. The commission used a new approach to considering direct greenhouse gas emissions from LNG facilities.
DOE said that it supports the use of the new framework, noting that it will streamline, expedite and improve the LNG terminal application review process.
“With the United States now being the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas, it is critical we build the necessary infrastructure to get these natural resources to market,” U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette said. “This move by FERC is a significant step to bring more U.S. LNG into the market, as well as streamline the energy infrastructure permitting and authorization process. More U.S. gas in the international market will ultimately increase competition and drive down prices for consumers.”
FERC currently has 12 other pending LNG projects before it.
