API praises House committee vote for energy bill supporting LNG exports

Training opportunities created by LNG bill will ensure that workers of all backgrounds can prepare for new, well-paying jobs in energy sector

New bipartisan legislation approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee is being lauded as a step forward for American LNG exports by the industry’s top lobby group.

The American Petroleum Institute says the bill will strengthen U.S. energy security by streamlining approval for exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), promoting infrastructure improvements, and training workers for new opportunities in the energy sector.

Tanker transporting LNG.

“This legislation would accelerate America’s energy revolution, bringing thousands of jobs to communities across the county,” said Louis Finkel, API’s executive vice president for government affairs.

“America is now the world’s largest natural gas producer, and our exports have the potential to generate billions in economic opportunities for U.S. workers while supporting our allies against hostile nations.

Finkel says that additional educational and training opportunities created by the bill will ensure that workers of all backgrounds can prepare for new, well-paying jobs in the energy sector.

“And by facilitating investments in America’s energy infrastructure, this legislation will help to power a 21st century economy and bring affordable, reliable energy to consumers,” he said in a press release.

“We applaud the committee’s bipartisan efforts to modernize America’s energy policies, and urge members to quickly send this important bill to the House floor for a vote.”