Trump extends permit for LNG exporter, third approval in under two months

Published March 5, 2025 11:27am ET



The Department of Energy has approved an export permit extension for a major U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s promise to accelerate exports of LNG to Europe and Asia. 

Energy Secretary Chris Wright approved the permit extension for Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC on Wednesday, allowing the Texas-based project to complete its construction three years after its original deadline. 

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