Southern Union, BG File Seek Authorization to Export LNG Via Lake Charles Facility

Southern Union Company announced yesterday that it has formed a joint venture with BG LNG Services to apply for long-term authorization to export U.S.-sourced natural gas as LNG via the Lake Charles LNG facility. The application, which should be available on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website soon, contemplates exporting LNG volumes averaging 2 Bcf/d over a 25-year period. Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] provides further coverage.

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