"The president said the government would analyze impacts on climate, the economy and national security before approving new projects."

"President Biden on Friday paused the permitting process for new liquefied natural gas export facilities in order to analyze their impact on climate change, the economy and national security.

“In every corner of the country and the world, people are suffering the devastating toll of climate change,” Mr. Biden said in a statement. “This pause on new L.N.G. approvals sees the climate crisis for what it is: the existential threat of our time.”

The move could spell trouble for what would be the largest export terminal in the country, a $10 billion proposed project in Louisiana that has drawn scrutiny for its potential environmental impact."

Lisa Friedman reports for the New York Times January 26, 2024. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Biden’s Pause On LNG Export Approvals Riles Republicans" (E&E News) [3]

"Biden Administration Freezes Gas Export Approvals" (E&E News) [4]

"Climate Groups Notch Big Win On LNG" (E&E News) [5]

"Biden Administration Faces Pushback on Another Gas Project, This Time Overseas" (New York Times) [6]

"Worries in Europe Over the White House Move to Delay Gas Terminals" (New York Times) [7]

"Manchin Promises To Investigate Biden Natural Gas Export Freeze" (The Hill) [8]