LNG transportation

Rep. Joseph D. Morelle of New York says LNG unit trains would pose a safety threat to the local community.

The groups say more federal oversight is needed for the transport of liquefied natural gas by rail.

Environmental groups and several states have filed lawsuits against regulation governing liquefied natural gas by rail over environmental and safety concerns.

Labor groups praise bill’s contents but key freight rail group is “disappointed.”

What was behind the historic rise and sudden fall in global LNG floating storage?

John Garamendi (D-CA) asserted energy exports are tied to US shipbuilding and national security.

Infrastructure hearings and a controversial waiver have lawmakers taking sides on the Jones Act debate.

LNG shipments to Puerto Rico caught in the middle of latest battle over the Jones Act maritime regulation.

Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier announced earlier this week that European nations were ready to build the necessary infrastructure to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. At this time, Europe has 28 ‘regasification’ import terminals.

The rapid growth in LNG imports to China, Japan and Korea is driving the cost of transportation higher, with Atlantic cargoes bound for Asia approaching $100,000 per day for Large LNG carriers, up from $30,000 per day a year ago.