Louisiana Official Offers Support for Cheniere LNG Export Proposal

Stephen Moret, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, has offered his support for the LNG liquefaction project proposed by Cheniere Energy for its Sabine Pass LNG terminal. Secretary Moret predicted new jobs for Louisiana residents and increased capital investment in the state if the project is approved, and requested that FERC expedite its review process for the proposal. The letter of support is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. PF10-24.

Separately, FERC announced  its intention to prepare an environmental assessment for the Sabine Pass LNG liquefaction proposal. The scoping period will end on November 29, 2010, and the notice is available in the eLibrary under Docket No. PF10-24.

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