Energy regulators speed up approvals for gas export facility expansions

Federal energy regulators have unveiled plans to accelerate approvals for expanding the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals, proposing to shorten public notice and comment periods to just 60 or 90 days. The move by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) aims to streamline the permitting process for projects seeking to boost gas export capacity. The proposal comes amid growing demand for U.S. LNG overseas, though critics argue the reduced timeline could limit public input on environmental and infrastructure concerns. The commission’s decision now moves to a public comment period before finalization.

U.S. energy regulators have proposed establishing a program that would speed up approvals for expanding the nation’s gas export facilities The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposed Thursday to limit notice and protest periods to either 60 or 90 days for requested expansions to liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminals.  FERC Chair Laura Swett (R) said...