This article mentions that the dilemma of whether or not the US will export natural gas to other countries will be decided this year.
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Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz says he will move "expeditiously" to review about 20 applications to export liquefied natural gas and will make decisions by the end of the year.
Moniz, who took office last month, told a House energy panel Thursday that he has been reviewing the issue and will soon begin evaluating applications on a case-by-case basis.
Asked whether he would make decisions on export applications this year, Moniz said "yes, absolutely," but he did not give a more specific timeframe.
Moniz said earlier he would not decide on exports until he reviews studies by the Energy Department and others on what impact the projects would have on domestic natural gas supplies and prices.
An Energy Department study last year concluded exporting natural gas would benefit the U.S. economy.
Ali Ghalambor is one of the world's foremost experts in petroleum and natural gas engineering. More information about him and updates on the oil industry can be found at this Twitter page.
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Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz says he will move "expeditiously" to review about 20 applications to export liquefied natural gas and will make decisions by the end of the year.
Moniz, who took office last month, told a House energy panel Thursday that he has been reviewing the issue and will soon begin evaluating applications on a case-by-case basis.
Asked whether he would make decisions on export applications this year, Moniz said "yes, absolutely," but he did not give a more specific timeframe.
Moniz said earlier he would not decide on exports until he reviews studies by the Energy Department and others on what impact the projects would have on domestic natural gas supplies and prices.
An Energy Department study last year concluded exporting natural gas would benefit the U.S. economy.
Ali Ghalambor is one of the world's foremost experts in petroleum and natural gas engineering. More information about him and updates on the oil industry can be found at this Twitter page.