Fuel Fix: Cheniere gets OK to export from Sabine Pass expansion

A federal agency on Friday granted Cheniere Energy a key export authorization for its Sabine Pass expansion, paving the way for the company to press forward with the project.

The U.S. Energy Department agreed to let Cheniere ship supercooled gas produced by the two additional production facilities to countries with which the U.S. does not have free trade agreements. The agency said it gave its approval after “extensive, careful review” of the project that took into consideration the proposal’s affects on the economy, energy security and the environment.

The announcement comes days after another federal regulator cleared Cheniere to start construction on the project, which is expected to boost Sabine Pass LNG’s output by 50 percent.

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