Power decarbonization in a global energy market: the climate effect of U.S. LNG exports

The author assesses the climate impact of granting federal approval to all proposed U.S. LNG export terminal projects, which would double U.S. export capacity by 2030. Results indicate a net decrease in global emissions through 2070, primarily due to higher local gas prices in the U.S., leading to lower domestic gas generation and accelerated renewable adoption. In the rest of the […]