2024 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 14
BY SENATOR HENSGENS
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To urge and request the United States Department of Energy to recognize the global benefits
of liquefied natural gas exports.
WHEREAS, liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports play a vital role in the global
energy market, fostering economic growth, enhancing energy security, and promoting
environmental sustainability; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana, as a leading producer of natural gas, has significantly
contributed to the growth of LNG exports, thereby bolstering the state's economy and
supporting job creation; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) plays a crucial role in
regulating LNG exports and granting export permits, ensuring compliance with applicable
laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, any pause or delay in LNG export permits could have serious
consequences for Louisiana's economy, as well as for the broader energy landscape,
impacting global energy security and geopolitical stability; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana is proudly home to three of the top eight domestic LNG
export terminals, with at least three more projects approved, and eight more in pre-filing or
proposed stages; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's LNG export terminal facilities carry 8.31 billion cubic feet
per day, with more than double that capacity planned to occur over the next few years; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana LNG exports ensure the energy needs of our international
allies are met without a threat to their national security and in a manner that will help our
customers achieve their climate goals; and
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WHEREAS, it is imperative for the DOE to consider the broad, global benefits of
LNG exports, including their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through displacing
coal in electricity generation and providing cleaner energy options to countries around the
world; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana recognizes the importance of maintaining a stable and
predictable regulatory environment for LNG exports to continue supporting economic
growth, job creation, and energy security both domestically and internationally.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
urge and request the United States Department of Energy to carefully consider the broad,
global benefits of LNG exports and the serious consequences of any pause or delay in LNG
export permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
President of the United States, the Secretary of the United States Department of Energy, and
to each member of the Louisiana delegation of the United States Congress.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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