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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas that is cooled to its liquid form at -260° Fahrenheit. LNG has a volume approximately 600 times smaller than its gaseous form, which allows it to be more easily traded internationally via cargo ships. Once the LNG reaches its destination, it is warmed to its original gaseous state.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity will significantly expand and is expected to reach 8.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by the end of 2019 – U.S. current LNG export capacity is about 3.6 Bcf/d as of December 2018. Such increase will make the U.S. the world third largest LNG exporter behind Australia and Qatar.
This guide is intended to present a collection of primary and secondary legal resources relating to liquefied natural gas exports in the United States. While the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law makes every effort to maintain and update the content furnished in this guide, no warranty or other guarantee is made regarding the timeliness or accuracy of any information provided.
