The Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG) commends the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its decision to approve Freeport LNG’s non-free trade (NFTA) applications and restart the process for expanding LNG exports. Immediately after the announcement, CLNG President Bill Cooper made the following remarks: “The approval of the Freeport LNG export application marks a [...]
Senate Natural Gas Forum Reaffirms LNG Exports are Positive for U.S. Economy, Workforce
May 21, 2013 In the News
Washington, D.C.: In response to today’s second forum on natural gas by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee entitled “Domestic Supply and Exports,” Bill Cooper, president of the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas issued the following statement: “Today’s forum underscores what countless third-party studies, energy experts and economists have found: LNG exports will be [...]
CLNG Congratulates Moniz, Urges Action on LNG Exports
May 17, 2013 Featured in the News, In the News
The Center for Liquefied Natural Gas congratulates Dr. Ernest Moniz on his unanimous confirmation as the next Secretary of Energy by the U.S. Senate. Following the vote, CLNG President Bill Cooper issued the below statement: “The overwhelming support shown yesterday is a testament to the qualifications Dr. Moniz will bring to the Department of Energy [...]
T. Boone Pickens speaks in support of LNG exports T. Boone Pickens, chairman of BP Capital Management, voiced support for natural gas exports during an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” Mr. Pickens pointed out that the U.S. enjoys the cheapest energy prices in the world, with natural gas selling at steep discounts compared [...]
NERA’s Montgomery Defends LNG Export Macroeconomic Study, Criticizes Dow Chemical’s “Rent-seeking” at AEI Panel Event
May 13, 2013 In the News
Last Tuesday, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a panel entitled “America’s Natural Gas: Should exports be restricted?” Speakers from the event included: -Ken Ditzel, principal, energy practice, Charles River Associates (CRA) -David Montgomery, senior vice president, NERA Economic Consulting -Claude Barfield, AEI Resident Scholar, former consultant to the Office of the United States Trade [...]