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Congress may quicken LNG export approvals

Politicians on Capitol Hill are pushing to speed up the LNG export approval process, with a bill that is garnering cross-party support Politicians on Capitol Hill are pushing to speed up the LNG export approval process, with a bill that is garnering cross-party support.
By Margaret Ryan 2 February 2015 0 15155
Dominion’s Cove Point LNG plant. The facility is waiting for DOE export approval. (Dominion Energy)

Legislation being considered in the United States Senate could speed up approvals for LNG export plants in the country by as much as six months.

While there is continuing concern from some Democrats and industry bodies about the wisdom of exporting LNG – and while environmental groups continue to resist fracking – the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act (Senate Bill 33) appears to have broad cross-party support and tacit approval from the White House.

The legislation is being co-sponsored by Republican John Barrasso of Wyoming and...