API Applauds DOE Approval of Two New LNG Export Permits

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022 – American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Energy’s decision to approve two new liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits.

“We applaud the Department of Energy for advancing two important U.S. LNG permits at this critical time in history. America is the best prepared nation to help Europe and our other allies meet rising energy demand amid international turmoil while furthering our shared goal for a lower carbon future. We will continuing working with the department to ensure a timely and efficient permitting process to advance U.S. LNG export projects, which are key to supplying the affordable, reliable and cleaner energy the world needs now and in the future.”

API represents all segments of America’s natural gas and oil industry, which supports more than 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Its nearly 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation’s energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence®, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 700 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability.

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