Biden Administration Pauses New LNG Terminal Approvals Amid Environmental Concerns

The decision aims to reassess the impact on energy security and costs, sparking a mixed reaction from stakeholders.

The Biden administration has paused new LNG export terminal approvals, citing environmental concerns and the need to reassess the impact on energy security and costs.
US Deputy Secretary of Energy reassures the EU of adequate gas supply despite the pause, emphasizing current capacity exceeds demand.
Critics argue the pause could increase global emissions by pushing countries towards more emissions-intensive energy sources.
The pause has sparked a mixed reaction, with some viewing it as a significant step towards addressing climate change, while others see it as potentially harmful to US energy security and global climate progress.
The US remains the world's leading LNG exporter, with efforts underway to reduce methane emissions from the LNG sector.