A federal appeals court has upheld the Biden Administration’s approval of liquefied natural gas exports from the Alaska LNG Project, rejecting a legal challenge from environmental groups. The court ruled that the Department of Energy did not violate environmental laws when approving the exports, marking the end of a regulatory process that began in 2014. The $44 billion project involves constructing a gas treatment plant, an 800-mile pipeline, and a liquefaction facility to ship natural gas to international markets. Governor Mike Dunleavy has promoted Alaska natural gas to leaders in Asia. The Department of Energy’s decision was based on a thorough environmental impact statement, addressing factors such as wetlands, wildlife, and climate change. Environmental groups argued that the agency failed to fully assess the project’s environmental impacts, but the court disagreed. The ruling clears a major legal hurdle for the Alaska LNG Project, one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in US history. Despite potential further legal challenges, the court’s decision is a significant step forward for the project.
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Court of Appeals affirms federal authorization of Alaska LNG exports, dismisses environmental objections
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