US energy regulators have proposed a new program to fast-track approvals for expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals, cutting notification periods to as little as 60 days.
01Summary
- 01The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposed the programme on Thursday.
- 02It would limit notice and protest periods for LNG export terminal expansions to 60 or 90 days.
- 03FERC Chair Laura Swett, a Republican, supported the move to expedite approvals.
02Why it matters
This could speed up US natural gas exports, affecting global energy markets and domestic prices, with potential environmental impacts from faster infrastructure expansion.
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