Regulators propose sweeping approvals and softening environmental rules for liquefied natural gas projects

Published October 15, 2026 1:20pm ET



Federal energy regulators are making it easier to develop liquefied natural gas infrastructure across the country, proposing a blanket authorization program and removing certain environmental requirements for new projects.

On Thursday morning, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission put forward the new policies, which will help deliver on President Donald Trump’s agenda to develop more natural gas projects and increase exports of LNG abroad.

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