On Nov. 8, 2019, the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) issued DOE/FE Order Nos. 4461 and 4462 (the Orders) authorizing GT client SpotX Energy, LLC (SpotX) to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) under its recently enacted “small-scale natural gas export” rule (the Rule). The Rule amended DOE’s regulations to facilitate small-scale exports up to 51.75 billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/yr). The Rule was intended to promote exports to emerging foreign markets that have not been targeted by larger scale LNG projects due to practical and economic constraints. Provided an application seeks authorization within the volume limits, and is eligible for a categorical exclusion from the requirement to perform an Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Assessment, the Rule provides that exports will be deemed consistent with the public interest.

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