FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing: U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas and European Energy Demand

Original title: THE ROLE OF U.S. LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS IN MEETING EUROPEAN ENERGY DEMAND

January 1, 2020

energy policy liquefied natural gas international trade European energy security fossil fuels

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the federal government's policy on exporting U.S. natural gas to Europe, which impacts domestic energy prices, international trade relations, and the global energy supply chain.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Energy Producers

Federal policy on LNG exports directly impacts the market access and regulatory requirements for domestic natural gas companies.

European Energy Consumers

The availability and pricing of U.S. LNG exports influence the energy supply and costs for European markets.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2018 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing regarding the role of U.S. exports in meeting European energy needs. The hearing featured testimony from government officials and energy industry experts.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 13, 2018, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The primary subject was the role of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in meeting European energy demand.
The committee postponed a separate planned hearing on 'blackstart' capabilities due to scheduling conflicts.
The hearing included testimony from the Department of Energy, energy analysts, and policy researchers.
The committee chair noted the ongoing impact of Hurricane Florence on the U.S. East Coast during the opening remarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss how U.S. liquefied natural gas exports can help meet energy demands in Europe.

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included Steven E. Winberg (DOE), Kevin Book (ClearView Energy Partners), Dr. Agnia Grigas (Argonne National Laboratory), Tyson Slocum (Public Citizen), and Mark P. Mills (Manhattan Institute).

Why It Matters

The hearing examines the federal government's policy on exporting U.S. natural gas to Europe, which impacts domestic energy prices, international trade relations, and the global energy supply chain.

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Hurricane Context

The hearing was held on the same day Hurricane Florence was impacting the U.S. East Coast, leading the Chair to address emergency grid resilience in her opening remarks.

Lisa Murkowski

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources“The committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personTyson Slocum“Energy Program Director, Public Citizen”Map →

personMark P. Mills“Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute”Map →

personSteven E. Winberg“Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy”Map →

personMaria Cantwell“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

personLisa Murkowski“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources”Map →

personKevin Book“Managing Director, ClearView Energy Partners, LLC”Map →

personAgnia Grigas“Associate, Argonne National Laboratory”Map →

Sources

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