U.S. Department of Energy Grants Final Authority for Freeport LNG Expansion Export

Summary

The U.S. Department of Energy has made a decision regarding the Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P. export application, granting four companies final authority to export liquefied natural gas to countries without a free trade agreement in place. The decision was made under the Natural Gas Act and allows for the construction of liquefaction facilities at the existing Freeport Terminal in Texas.