A couple of new data points from the government show the importance of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to America’s trading posture and to its global energy security role, as a growing supplier of natural gas. First, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the U.S. exported more natural gas than it imported in… Keep reading →
FERC has been without a quorum of three commissioners and, as a result, has not been able to issue orders and take other actions where a vote of the commission is required.
One benefit from the renaissance in U.S. energy production is the new capability to export American oil and natural gas – the mere discussion of which reflects the sea change in our country’s energy outlook. Consider: Just a few years ago there was great concern about growing U.S. dependence on imported crude oil. And because… Keep reading →
Energy trade publisher and data provider S&P Global Platts reports that this month the United States is a net exporter of natural gas, exporting an average of 7.4 billion cubic feet a day (bcf/d) – topping the 7 bcf/d the U.S. imported. Given the fact it has been nearly 60 years since the U.S. exported… Keep reading →
Interesting discussion at the Atlantic Council last week on an array of opportunities in front of the United States provided by the domestic energy revolution – specifically, benefits to consumers, the environment and to U.S. trade from abundant, clean-burning natural gas, all of which depend on infrastructure support to go forward. Liquefied natural gas (LNG)… Keep reading →
On April 20, the U.S. Senate passed broad legislation that covers many different aspects of the energy and environmental sectors, including changes to streamline the approval process for the export of natural gas from the United States.
Efforts to convert shipping vessels to LNG are advancing rapidly across the marine industry. There are approximately 40 marine vessels (not counting LNG dual-fuel carriers) in use today currently powered by LNG. This number is expected to grow exponentially, to 1,800 vessels by 2020. While emissions regulations are the primary catalyst for the change, the… Keep reading →
In a move that surprised some industry observers, on March 11, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order that denied Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P.’s application under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act.
U.S. energy regulators have denied applications to site, construct, and operate the proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal, an associated pipeline and related facilities slated for development in Oregon.
Two separate but related news items last week demonstrate the economic promise and geopolitical significance of America’s natural gas export opportunity. The first headline, “U.S. LNG Set to Hit Global Market,” signifies a landmark moment in America’s trajectory from energy scarcity to abundance. The export facility covered in the article – Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass… Keep reading →
