DOE Approves LNG Export Applications for Carib Energy, Lake Charles Exports
Posted on Aug 2, 2011 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on DOE Approves LNG Export Applications for Carib Energy, Lake Charles Exports
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy has approved LNG exports by Carib Energy (USA) LLC and Lake Charles Exports, LLC. The authorizations allow export of U.S. natural gas as LNG to countries with which the United States has entered or will enter into a free trade agreement. Carib Energy will be permitted to export up to 11.53 Bcf per year over a 25-year period and Lake Charles Exports is authorized to export 2 Bcf/d of LNG for a 25-year term.