Cheniere Doubling Down to Cut LNG Environmental Footprint as Stakeholder Pressure Grows

Cheniere Energy Inc., the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in the United States and one of the largest gas consumers, is “methodically reviewing” its business to further cut its environmental footprint as it faces questions about its role in the global energy transition. 

The management team spent considerable time during last week’s third quarter earnings call discussing where it sees natural gas fitting into global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and limit climate impacts.

“We are confident that natural gas, and particularly LNG, has a key role to play in the global transition to a lower-carbon future given its place at the intersection of reliably powering economic activity and providing a cleaner energy source worldwide,” said CEO Jack...