LNG Future
LNG AND AMERICA'S FUTURE
There is a call for the United States to gain more control over its energy future with environmentally conscious practices. One of the most effective and achievable means of doing so is by diversifying the nation's clean energy sources.
Including LNG in our supply mix reduces our reliance on any one region for supplies.
Liquefied natural gas can and should be an important source of energy for the United States. It can help us diversify our supplies of clean and affordable natural gas and ensure that consumers have the resources they need to heat and cool their homes, cook their food, and keep the lights on.
LNG AS A VEHICLE FUEL
A growing number of heavy duty vehicle fleets are moving to LNG as a fuel of choice due to its clean burning qualities and efficiency compared to conventional liquid fuels.
NATURAL GAS IS CRITICAL TO THE NATION
Natural gas accounts for one quarter of all energy used in the United States. This is likely to grow as America builds toward a renewable energy future and looks to clean burning natural gas as an essential part of that process.
MORE LNG SUPPLIES HELP CONSUMERS AND CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
Demand is high for natural gas because it is a clean-burning alternative to coal - especially for generating electricity. This demand will likely increase as America moves toward a greener energy future.
LNG alone cannot meet growing demand, but plays a role in the mix of energy choices necessary to help our nation meet its pressing need for new, clean energy when and where it is needed. LNG plays a significant role in diversifying natural gas supplies in supply-constrained regions such as the U.S. Northeast and elsewhere during peak seasonal demand periods.
Although the development of shale gas in the U.S. is transforming the energy landscape, its development can help meet demand in the U.S. and worldwide, and may create potential LNG export opportunities.
There are 12 U.S. facilities (and one facility in Puerto Rico) currently capable of importing LNG, one export facility, and three facilities authorized to export LNG from the United States to free trade agreement countries.
The U.S. must have a well developed LNG infrastructure to ensure American businesses are not disadvantaged when competing for LNG supplies, which are in high demand throughout the world market.
View the locations of the existing and proposed new LNG import and export terminals.
Renewable Energy Requires Natural Gas
Increased use of renewable fuel sources such as wind and solar will not stop the need for clean natural gas. Due to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, natural gas, supplemented by LNG, will serve as a critical and environmentally-friendly energy supply, ensuring energy reliability to consumers.