The American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers has released the following statement regarding the US Department of Energy’s decision to approve two new LNG export permits.
“We applaud the Department of Energy for advancing two important US LNG permits at this critical time in history. America is the best prepared nation to help Europe and our other allies meet rising energy demand amid international turmoil while furthering our shared goal for a lower carbon future.
“We will [continue] working with the department to ensure a timely and efficient permitting process to advance US LNG export projects, which are key to supplying the affordable, reliable and cleaner energy the world needs now and in the future.”