The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday issued final approval for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the Alaska LNG project to all countries, including those without U.S. free trade agreements (FTA).

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The announcement by Deputy Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes follows Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval of the siting, construction and operation of the liquefaction terminal and a related 800-mile pipeline.

The pipeline would supply the project with natural gas produced on the North Slope. The export terminal is planned for the Nikiski area of the Kenai Peninsula.

The latest DOE approval authorizes LNG exports of up to 2.55 Bcf/d from the plant to any country with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy. DOE approved exports to FTA...