Biden admin quietly reverses Trump-era rule, bans transporting fossil fuels by train

The Biden administration has suspended a Trump-era regulation allowing the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via rail, a move praised by environmental groups but criticized by Republican lawmakers and the rail industry.

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8/30/2023

LNG imports from Russia rise, despite cuts in pipeline gas

European Union countries have increased their imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, contradicting the EU's goal of reducing reliance on Russian fossil fuels, according to a report by campaign group Global Witness.

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Chevron and unions in talks to avert Australia LNG strike

Workers at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia are holding talks with the company to avoid planned industrial action over pay and conditions, which could potentially impact global energy markets.

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Chevron Workers Strike in Australia, Disrupting Global LNG Supply

Workers at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Australia have gone on strike, potentially disrupting over 5% of global supply and causing a spike in European gas prices, as talks broke down over wages and conditions.

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Freeport LNG Facility Returns to Full Power After Brief Outage Disrupts US LNG Exports

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