• U.S. Chamber’s Energy Institute Calls DOE LNG Export Decision an “Important Next Step”

Press Release
May 17, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Karen Harbert, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for 21st Century Energy, today issued the following statement regarding the Department of Energy’s order granting authorization to export LNG by vessel from the Freeport LNG Terminal in Texas to non-FTA nations:

“Today’s decision by the Department of Energy represents an important next step in the recognition that America is well positioned to be a global energy leader. American innovation and a greater understanding of our resources has made it clear that we are now in a position to become more self-reliant and still be able to export energy resources as market conditions warrant.

“We applaud the thorough review conducted by DOE and agree with their conclusion that the application pending is in fact in the public interest. Although we continue to believe that exports to non-FTA nations should be treated the same as FTA nations, we look forward to a timely review of additional applications that are currently pending.”

The mission of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for 21st Century Energy is to unify policymakers, regulators, business leaders, and the American public behind a common sense energy strategy to help keep America secure, prosperous, and clean. Through policy development, education, and advocacy, the Institute is building support for meaningful action at the local, state, national, and international levels.

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