The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday extended through 2050 three long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses to countries without free-trade agreements (FTA).

The extensions were issued for two Cheniere Energy Inc. facilities, Sabine Pass LNG in Louisiana and Corpus Christi LNG in South Texas. Sempra Energy’s proposed Port Arthur LNG terminal east of Houston also had its license extended.

With seven similar extensions issued last week, the DOE has extended 10 export licenses through 2050. The measures were instituted by the Trump administration to promote domestic gas exports.

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