FERC Approves Train 4 Texas Freeport LNG Expansion Despite Contentious Emission Standards

U.S. Energy Department Releases Updated Study to Inform LNG Export Application Review

The U.S. Energy Department on Dec. 17 released an updated study of U.S. liquefied natural gas exports. The department has been assigned responsibility under the Natural Gas Act to assess the public interest of potential LNG exports to nations with which the U.S. does not have a Free Trade Agreement, or non-FTA countries. In January,…...

Vermont Legislation Creates Initiatives to Cut emissions From Thermal Energy, Transportation Sectors

U.S. EPA Approves Waivers for California to Set Stricter Vehicle Emission Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or EPA on Dec. 18 approved requests for waivers from the California Air Resources Board to implement two regulations to address emissions from passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles. The Clean Air Act permits California to set its own emissions standards, separate from EPA regulations, by requesting a waiver from the…...