liquefied-natural-gas

Golden Pass LNG Permit Extension Will Harm American Energy Consumers and Local Community

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Trump Administration approved an extension of the construction deadline for the liquefied methane gas export project Golden Pass LNG.

150+ Organizations Thank DOE for Releasing LNG Export Studies; Urge Biden Admin to Deny Pending Authorizations

Today, more than 150 environmental organizations sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary Granholm thanking them for releasing the final Department of Energy (DOE) studies on the impacts of liquefied methane gas (LNG) exports. Given scientific conclusions, the groups urge the Biden administration to use this analysis to reject pending LNG export authorizations as not in the public interest.

Trump Urges More LNG Exports Despite Link to Increased Energy Prices and Other Public Harm

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Unleashing American Energy, which includes calling for an unnecessary and dangerous expansion of methane gas exports, known as LNG, and essentially lifting the pause on review of gas export applications implemented by President Biden. Any move to rubber stamp LNG exports will lead to more health-harming pollution and higher energy prices for Americans.

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DOE Releases Updated LNG Export Studies Underpinning Public Interest Determination

Nearly a year after the historic decision by President Biden and Department of Energy Secretary Granholm to pause consideration of new and pending liquefied methane gas, known as LNG, export applications, the DOE has released updated analysis underpinning the criteria used to make a public interest determination for these applications. The studies were released as final, and there will be a 60-day public comment period that will inform the implementation of the studies.

New Report: Tax Handouts to Wealthy LNG Developers Deprive Louisiana Communities and Schools of Needed Funds

As Donald Trump praises LNG export projects and vows to undo safeguards that protect people from the worst pollution, this report brings much-needed scrutiny to the practice of giving wealthy LNG corporations millions of dollars per job, which ultimately damages the working class the industry claims to help.

New Report: Tax Handouts to Wealthy LNG Developers Deprive Texas Communities and Schools of Needed Funds

A new report out today details how the export industry for liquefied methane gas receives billions of dollars in tax breaks in Texas, depriving local communities of much-needed funds and school districts statewide of a key source of education funding.

New Report: Tax Handouts to Wealthy LNG Developers Deprive Communities of Needed Funds

A new report details the extent to which the export industry for liquefied methane gas, known as LNG, benefits from billions of dollars in tax breaks, also called tax abatements, in Louisiana and Texas, with local communities suffering as a result. As the incoming Trump administration threatens to lift pollution safeguards and offer giveaways to the fossil fuel industry, this report brings much-needed scrutiny to the true harm LNG export projects cause by depriving communities of valuable tax revenue for critical infrastructure and services such as bridges, hospitals, schools, and climate resiliency.

Groups File Petition for Review Challenging FERC’s Flawed Approval of CP2 LNG

Today, Gulf Coast and environmental groups filed petitions for review challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of Venture Global’s proposed CP2 LNG. In a 2-1 vote, FERC voted to approve the controversial liquified methane gas export project at its June meeting despite significant flaws in its analysis and information gaps in its review.

Community and Environmental Groups File Lawsuit in Louisiana Challenging Controversial LNG Project

Cameron, Louisiana – Today, community and environmental groups filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop construction of a massive methane gas facility. If built, the facility would create greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 14 coal-fired power plants or 13 million new gasoline powered vehicles.  

D.C. Circuit Rules Against FERC Approval of LNG and Pipeline Projects in South Texas

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the D.C. Circuit Court issued a decision that effectively cancels the previous approval of three harmful methane gas projects in South Texas by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), marking the first time a court has vacated FERC approval of an LNG terminal.

Environmental and Gulf Coast Groups File Request for Rehearing Challenging FERC’s Approval of CP2 LNG

Groups submitted a request for rehearing to challenge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of Venture Global’s proposed methane gas export facility, CP2 LNG. FERC made the highly controversial decision at its June meeting with a slim 2-1 vote and a strong dissent from former commissioner Allison Clements. Niskanen Center submitted the request on behalf of Sierra Club and a coalition of environmental organizations and impacted community members.