Environmental Groups Target LNG in Election Year, Threatening U.S. Export Buildout

Growing environmental opposition and political headwinds could combine to be one of this year’s biggest challenges for U.S. LNG projects working to advance.

International environmental organizations, along with grassroots groups, social media influencers and some Democrats, are stepping up their efforts to stop the expansion of U.S. gas exports that’s accelerated in recent years. 

The offensive comes in an election year, as President Biden looks to rebuild his support among disenchanted voters concerned about climate change.

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“It’s the biggest underappreciated risk in global LNG at the moment,” said...