Central Wyoming News

U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Bill Cassidy have expressed strong criticism of a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Both senators, who are members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued statements condemning the findings of the study.

Senator Barrasso stated, "Studies have repeatedly shown that American liquefied natural gas exports benefit our economy, our environment, our security and the security of our allies. Nothing in a biased study from a bitter administration on its way out the door can change that. I look forward to President Trump unleashing American energy and reversing President Biden’s ban on liquefied natural gas exports."

Dr. Cassidy added his perspective by saying, "The only ‘science’ driving the Biden-Harris LNG pause and study is political science. It’s no secret the Biden-Harris administration decided to dump this report during the holiday season because their actions amounted to war on American energy and war on the American worker. Natural gas has significantly lowered emissions, and LNG has been a lifeline for our allies’ energy and economic security."

The comments come after the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee advanced the Energy Permitting Reform Act with bipartisan support in July 2024. The legislation aims to expedite decisions on LNG export applications by imposing a 90-day deadline for approval or denial by the Department of Energy.