LNG Pause Overturned – Good News for NATO

NATO Partners Anticipate USLNG Supplies To Europe (Forbes)
Ariel Cohen (July 09): The Biden administration’s pause on USLNG export permits was ended after 16 states successfully sued, arguing that the export restrictions were unconstitutional. This decision relieved European and East Asian allies, who were torn between the necessity to decouple from Russian energy and the Administration’s domestic political play. In a significant development, energy giant Shell signed a 10-year agreement to sell USLNG to the Swiss-based energy company MET Group. This agreement bolsters the long-term relationship between the United States and its European allies. As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, its role as an LNG supplier remains a significant source of leverage over NATO members. The renewed American LNG exports to Europe provide a stable anchor in our chaotic world, so long as American leaders allow them to continue. Link to Content