BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 22. The U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the resumption of
reviewing applications for exporting LNG to countries without free
trade agreements with the United States, Trend reports.
This decision follows a directive to return to regular
procedures and aligns with the administration’s focus on energy
policy.
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) will
now proceed with pending applications under the requirements of the
Natural Gas Act. Acting DOE Secretary Ingrid Kolb emphasized that
the process will align with the multi-agency National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) review to improve efficiency.
The DOE recently extended the public comment period for its
study on LNG exports. Initially set to close on February 18, 2025,
the comment period will now run until March 20, 2025, allowing for
additional stakeholder input.
The department stated that while timely application processing
remains a priority, the extended comment period ensures decisions
are based on a comprehensive administrative record.
