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Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a temporary pause on pending decisions on exports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to non-FTA countries until the Department of Energy can update the underlying analyses for authorizations.
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announcement.
“President Biden’s irresponsible decision today to pause approval of new liquefied natural gas exports shows his complete disregard for not only America’s energy security, but for the communities like ours in Southeast Texas that support this vital industry. The president’s misguided attempt to appease radical climate change activists will directly impact the Golden Pass and Port Arthur LNG terminals currently under construction, disrupting the creation of hundreds of good jobs and the significant investment to our community these projects bring. The Biden Administration’s reckless policies may impress his woke base, but the people of Southeast Texas deserve a president who understands the critical role the oil and gas industry plays for a thriving state and secure nation."
Reuters report: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/biden-pauses-approval-new-lng-export-projects-win-climate-activists-2024-01-26/