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Domestic Policy,
Global Impact

Energy policy is foreign policy. The U.S. is a global leader in reducing carbon emissions and providing global energy security with natural gas and LNG exports. Our policy decisions impact not only American consumers, but also the world, so we must act with reason rather than politics.

PAGE is dedicated to ensuring our nation’s policymakers further progress the United States’ global energy and climate leadership.

America’s Energy Mandate

The U.S. election showed strong support for natural gas production as part of a balanced, clean energy transition. Candidates from both parties who aligned with voters’ energy priorities were rewarded.

Policymakers are now faced with the challenge of meeting growing energy demand while continuing on the path to reduced emissions. U.S. leadership on expanding natural gas and LNG exports can deliver affordable, reliable energy that bolsters energy security at home and abroad while reducing emissions.

Permitting Reform is an Energy Imperative

Comprehensive permitting reform legislation that supports the simultaneous buildout of natural gas pipelines and other energy infrastructure is needed to unlock the resources at our disposal. The current permitting process for energy projects is complex and takes on average a decade to complete.

Build, Baby, Build

Natural gas demand has grown by 43% since 2013, while infrastructure to deliver it has only increased by 25% and storage delivery capacity has only grown 2%. Permitting reform will streamline the development of pipelines and transmission lines, which will usher in more clean energy, create new jobs and reduce energy costs for consumers.

LNG Exports Support Energy Stability

The U.S. is now a leading exporter of LNG, driven by technological advancement and a global shift towards cleaner energy sources. This has helped secure the energy supply for our allies and had positive climate impact by replacing foreign coal use. Policymakers should exert U.S. leadership on LNG exports to combat the weaponization of energy by rogue governments, helping allies diversify supply and reduce dependency on any single energy provider.

Methane Progress

While the U.S. natural gas industry has made dramatic progress on reducing methane emissions, policy should foster improvements in emissions measurement through investments in advanced detection, monitoring and technologies which will keep U.S. LNG competitive on a global scale.

Permitting Reform is an Energy Imperative

Comprehensive permitting reform legislation that supports the simultaneous buildout of natural gas pipelines and other energy infrastructure is needed to unlock the resources at our disposal. The current permitting process for energy projects is complex and takes on average a decade to complete.

Build, Baby, Build

Natural gas demand has grown by 43% since 2013, while infrastructure to deliver it has only increased by 25% and storage delivery capacity has only grown 2%. Permitting reform will streamline the development of pipelines and transmission lines, which will usher in more clean energy, create new jobs and reduce energy costs for consumers.

LNG Exports Support Energy Stability

The U.S. is now a leading exporter of LNG, driven by technological advancement and a global shift towards cleaner energy sources. This has helped secure the energy supply for our allies and had positive climate impact by replacing foreign coal use. Policymakers should exert U.S. leadership on LNG exports to combat the weaponization of energy by rogue governments, helping allies diversify supply and reduce dependency on any single energy provider.

Methane Progress

While the U.S. natural gas industry has made dramatic progress on reducing methane emissions, policy should foster improvements in emissions measurement through investments in advanced detection, monitoring and technologies which will keep U.S. LNG competitive on a global scale.

10+

Year development cycles and incomplete projects are preventing American energy from reaching consumers here and abroad.

85.9%

Increase in emissions when shifting to coal from U.S. LNG for power generation.

40%

Reduction in methane intensity in U.S. gas systems between 2014 – 2024.

Frequently asked questions

What is Liquified Natural Gas?

Answer

Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG, is natural gas that has been supercooled to a liquid state. This process makes natural gas 1/600th its original volume and thus easier to transport and store. Following transportation, LNG is slowly warmed to return to a gaseous state for residential and commercial use.

Question

What infrastructure is needed to safely transport natural gas?

Answer

Existing pipelines are at capacity and many pipelines and LNG facility projects have been cancelled or delayed over the past 5 years. We need a streamlined process to expand the infrastructure on the east and gulf coasts, closer to natural gas resources, to cost-effectively transport natural gas through the U.S and to our allies.

Question

What is the impact of natural gas on the U.S. CO2 footprint?

Answer

Between 2005 and 2022, 60% of U.S. power sector emissions reductions came from replacing coal with American natural gas. Research from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows coal-to-gas switching was once again the largest driver behind U.S. energy sector emissions reductions in 2023.

Question

What are natural gas producers doing to reduce methane emissions from production?

Answer

The industry knows that if natural gas is going to be part of a clean energy future, it must address methane. That’s why responsible producers are quickly replacing pneumatic controllers, which account for 62% of total reported methane emissions, with non-venting devices and installing gas capture systems. This has helped contribute to a 40% reduction in the methane intensity of gas systems between 2014 and 2024.

Question

Does natural gas compete with renewable buildout?

Answer

Natural gas and renewables are compatible partners. Natural gas is the cleanest firm power option available at scale, meaning it can provide 24/7 power to support renewables’ intermittency. If U.S. LNG export growth potential were to materialize, 85% of the resulting gap would be filled by fossil fuels from outside the US, according to S&P Global.

Question

Does exporting LNG hurt the U.S. domestic economy?

Answer

Despite LNG exports increasing substantially over the last decade, domestic prices have remained low. The LNG export industry has contributed $408 billion in GDP since 2016, supporting an average of 273,000 direct, indirect and induced U.S. jobs.

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Resources

PAGE Coalition Two-Pager

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PAGE Thank you Letter to Republicans on LNG Exports

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PAGE Thank you Letter to Democrats on LNG Exports

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Securing Europe’s Net Zero Path with Flexible LNG

This CERRE study highlights the importance of flexible LNG supplies in stabilizing energy prices and ensuring energy security during the transition to...
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Lifecycle GHG Emissions of US LNG Exports

Concepts, Methodologies, Data and Results – The study analyzes the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of U.S. LNG exports, concluding that they result...
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Listen to Voters

A significant majority of voters, across party lines, support increasing natural gas production as part of a steady transition to clean energy.  
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LNG Exports: Getthefullstory

Studies show that replacing foreign coal with U.S. LNG exports significantly reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. 
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Bipartisan Event Confirms Natural Gas Is An Integral Part of the Clean Energy Transition

Permitting reform can unlock the potential of U.S. LNG to achieve our collective energy and climate goals. 
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