Increasing demand for U.S. LNG
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:48 am
Capito, colleagues introduce legislation to expedite U.S. natural gas exports < From US Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and John Kennedy (R-La.), recently reintroduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act. The legislation would expedite the federal approval process for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increase free trade, particularly as European countries are rapidly seeking new sources of clean, reliable energy. In addition to creating and supporting thousands of domestic jobs, this legislation would help to fortify our nation’s energy security, reduce emissions at home and abroad, and strengthen America’s strategic and economic relationship with our allies. “Since first introducing this legislation in 2021, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only further highlighted the urgency for the U.S. to expedite the permitting process for the exportation of natural gas to our allies. This legislation would not only advance West Virginia’s energy sector and create many new jobs, but it would also ensure that our allies do not have to rely on rogue nations for their energy needs,” Senator Capito said.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and John Kennedy (R-La.), recently reintroduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act. The legislation would expedite the federal approval process for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increase free trade, particularly as European countries are rapidly seeking new sources of clean, reliable energy. In addition to creating and supporting thousands of domestic jobs, this legislation would help to fortify our nation’s energy security, reduce emissions at home and abroad, and strengthen America’s strategic and economic relationship with our allies. “Since first introducing this legislation in 2021, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only further highlighted the urgency for the U.S. to expedite the permitting process for the exportation of natural gas to our allies. This legislation would not only advance West Virginia’s energy sector and create many new jobs, but it would also ensure that our allies do not have to rely on rogue nations for their energy needs,” Senator Capito said.