Liquefied natural gas

Biden’s LNG export pause is already on the ropes

Climate activists saw the policy as a major win. Six months later, it has suffered a series of setbacks.

By Jake Bittle . 3 July 2024

LNG tanker out at sea — (Danil Shamkin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Liquefied natural gas

México inicia su propia expansión de GNL mientras desarrolladores estadounidenses miran hacia el sur

Al menos seis proyectos de exportación de gas natural licuado están en marcha en México, pero su futuro depende de las políticas del norte.

By Nicole Pollack . 16 February 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Mexico begins its own LNG buildout as US developers look to the south

At least a half-dozen LNG export projects are underway in the country — but whether most are completed will depend on politics to the north.

By Nicole Pollack . 15 February 2024
Liquefied natural gas

The unlikely coalition behind Biden’s liquefied natural gas pivot

Climate activists led the charge against LNG exports — but they’re not the only ones celebrating Biden’s pause.

By Naveena Sadasivam, Zoya Teirstein, Jake Bittle . 12 February 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Chart: How do voters feel about US LNG exports?

There’s been a lot said about U.S. LNG exports recently, but a poll by Data for Progress shows how the general public actually feels about the issue.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 9 February 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Biden paused LNG export approvals, but activists say fight is far from over

Climate activists celebrate the White House’s recent announcement that it will review LNG export approvals — while also preparing for a long battle.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 February 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Chart: Is LNG worse for the climate than coal?

Research suggests that liquefied natural gas can have a bigger emissions footprint than coal, undermining LNG's status as a "bridge fuel."

By Maria Virginia Olano . 26 January 2024
Liquefied natural gas

In win for climate advocates, Biden to pause decision on LNG exports

Activists fighting new liquefied-natural-gas export facilities, including CP2, celebrate news that Biden admin will consider the climate impacts of LNG.

By Nicole Pollack . 24 January 2024
Liquefied natural gas

The big battle brewing over LNG exports

The Biden admin has presided over a vast buildout of liquefied natural gas infrastructure that threatens its climate goals. Here’s what could happen next.

By Nicole Pollack . 23 January 2024
Fossil fuels

Chart: The US hits new highs for oil and gas production

It's the hottest year on record, and the U.N. just set a global goal to phase out fossil fuels — but the U.S. is drilling for more oil and gas than ever before.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 22 December 2023
Podcast

LNG exports: America’s hidden 'climate bomb'

If growth continues, U.S. emissions from LNG exports could rival emissions from the continent of Europe. Bill McKibben and other guests discuss.

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By Stephen Lacey . 49 min . 18 December 2023