Federal Energy Regulators Propose Streamlined Approvals for Gas Export Expansion

Source Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed a program to accelerate approvals for expanding U.S. gas export facilities. The proposal would limit notice and protest procedures as part of the streamlining effort.

Why it matters

Changes to FERC approval processes directly affect the pace and cost of energy infrastructure development and U.S. liquefied natural gas export capacity.