The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended another seven long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses through 2050, following a policy change implemented by the Trump administration earlier this year. 

The authorizations extend export terms for the Golden Pass facility under construction in Sabine Pass, TX, as well as the Texas LNG project proposed for Brownsville, TX, and the proposed Magnolia and Driftwood LNG terminals in Louisiana. Export licensenses were also extended through Dec. 31, 2050 for the Delfin floating LNG project offshore Louisiana and the Energía Costa Azul facility that was sanctioned for the west coast of Mexico last month. ECA has DOE authorization to import and liquefy U.S.-sourced natural gas for export from Mexico.

In an effort to...