DOE issues final rule to expedite approval of small-scale gas exports

Oil & Gas Journal: The US Department of Energy issued a final rule aimed at expediting approval of small-scale natural gas exports. The July 26 Federal Register notice applied to gas and LNG exports to countries not having a free-trade agreement with the US of no more than 51.75 bcf/year, which qualify for a categorical exclusion under DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act regulations.

Prior to the new rule, which will take effect on Aug. 24, DOE said it had to conduct a public interest review before authorizing such exports.

Read article

i360Gov Newsletters

The most significant government policy, business, and technology news and analysis delivered to your inbox.

Subscribe Now

Also in Energy Policy & Technology