Why the Biden Administration’s Shift on Gas Exports is a Big Deal

The Biden administration has announced a shift in how it determines if gas export projects are in the public interest, effectively halting the Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) project and at least 13 other pending facilities. Earthjustice asserts that this move prevents the lock-in of decades of fossil fuel use and protects low-income communities of color from further pollution. The briefing highlights that CP2 alone would produce emissions equivalent to over 47 new coal-fired power plants and 20 times the annual carbon emissions of the Willow drilling project. Additionally, the document argues that increasing gas exports raises domestic energy and heating prices for U.S. households and contradicts Europe's transition to clean energy, as European gas storage is nearly full.

• The Biden administration is changing its process for deciding if gas export projects serve the public interest, which has halted the Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) project and at least 13 other pending facilities.
• The Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) project represents a significant climate threat, with projected emissions exceeding those of 47 new coal-fired power plants and 20 times the annual carbon emissions of the Willow drilling project in Alaska.
• LNG export facilities are predominantly proposed in low-income communities and communities of color, increasing their exposure to fossil fuel pollution and climate change effects.
• Exporting gas increases home heating and energy costs for U.S. consumers, which can further impact the prices of food and fertilizer.
• Despite industry claims, Europe's gas storage is nearly full and the region is transitioning to clean energy, meaning additional U.S. gas exports are not required to offset Russian gas.

APA

Earthjustice (2024). Why the Biden Administration’s Shift on Gas Exports is a Big Deal. https://earthjustice.org/brief/2024/lng-biden-cp2-gas-export-terminals

Chicago

Earthjustice. Why the Biden Administration’s Shift on Gas Exports is a Big Deal. 2024. https://earthjustice.org/brief/2024/lng-biden-cp2-gas-export-terminals.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Earthjustice |title=Why the Biden Administration’s Shift on Gas Exports is a Big Deal |date=26 January 2024 |url=https://earthjustice.org/brief/2024/lng-biden-cp2-gas-export-terminals |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{earthjustice2024why, author = {{Earthjustice}}, title = {{Why the Biden Administration’s Shift on Gas Exports is a Big Deal}}, institution = {Earthjustice}, year = {2024}, month = jan, url = {https://earthjustice.org/brief/2024/lng-biden-cp2-gas-export-terminals}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }