Appealing to a higher authority

By Kevin Bogardus

Federal energy regulators smooth the way for liquefied natural gas terminals

Excerpts from this story referencing "liquefied natural gas":

"… the authority of state and local governments to reject dozens of proposed liquefied natural gas facilities all across the country.The energy companies' influence with FER …"

"… calculated. Local communities are marshalling opposition to the industry's liquefied natural gas plans.In Harpswell, Maine, residents voted against an LNG facility being s …"

Export push reframes debate over fracking

By Alexandra Duszak

Energy indepedence for the U.S. no longer at issue — exports would help industry's bottom line.

Excerpts from this story referencing "liquefied natural gas":

"… as companies would be allowed to export upward of 21 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per day — more than one-quarter of current U.S. consumption. The …"

"… ck. More than $170 million has been spent so far lobbying on a variety of liquefied natural gas issues, including transportation and facility siting. At least $6.5 millio …"