USA: House passes bill bringing clarity to LNG export permitting process

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the North American Security and Infrastructure Act, bringing regulatory certainty to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) permitting process for LNG exports.

According to the new legislation, DOE is required to issue a final decision on any application to export LNG no later than 30 days after the conclusion of a project’s environmental review.

The Center for liquefied natural gas welcomed the passage of H.R. 8 noting that the regulatory certainty will foster export capacity growth through efficient planning, scheduling, financing and construction of LNG projects.

CLNG Spokesperson Casey O’Shea, commenting on the passage of the H.R. 8, urged the Senate to pass companion legislation that provides regulatory certainty for U.S. LNG exports.

LNG World News Staff