WASHINGTON (March 24, 2025) – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) applauded President Trump’s policies allowing Louisiana’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector to thrive. Louisiana plays a critical role in America’s position as a leading LNG exporter, and President Trump’s measures bolstering domestic energy production are reinforcing the United States’ energy dominance.
“Louisiana is the backbone of America’s LNG export industry, accounting for more than 60 percent of all U.S. LNG exports last year,” wrote the senators. “Under your leadership, the U.S. is positioned to achieve record-breaking LNG exports, reinforcing energy dominance and providing allies with reliable, affordable, and cleaner-burning natural gas.”
“We look forward to working with you on policies to allow the LNG sector to thrive. Ensuring consistent, predictable policies from the administration and congress will enhance U.S. competitiveness and reinforce our nation’s energy leadership,” concluded the senators.
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Dear President Trump,
We are writing to highlight the critical role that Louisiana plays in securing America’s position as the world’s leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter. LNG will play a key role in restoring American energy dominance, and our state is ready to increase supply. We appreciate your decision on Day One to reverse the pause on non-FTA LNG export permitting, and we applaud your administration’s decision for Interior Secretary Burgum and Energy Secretary Wright to visit a Louisiana LNG facility as one of their first energy trips.
Louisiana is the backbone of America’s LNG export industry, accounting for more than 60 percent of all U.S. LNG exports last year. Our state hosts the largest and most advanced liquefaction and export terminals with strategic proximity to prolific natural gas basins such as the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville, as well as direct access to the Gulf of America for export to our allies. Deep-draft ports, robust pipeline infrastructure, and skilled workforce across Louisiana makes the Gulf Coast irreplaceable in delivering U.S. energy to the world. Under your leadership, the U.S. is positioned to achieve record-breaking LNG exports, reinforcing energy dominance and providing allies with reliable, affordable, and cleaner-burning natural gas.
We are proud that our existing LNG export facilities including Cheniere’s Sabine Pass facility, Cameron LNG, and Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines facilities call our state home. We also look forward to welcoming additional LNG facilities in various stages of construction and permitting. One example of a key project in the pipeline is Argent LNG, a facility planned for the strategically located Port Fourchon in Louisiana. In addition to increasing U.S. LNG exports, the facility will support thousands of high-paying jobs in construction and operation. Through long-term contracts and stable supply, facilities like Argent LNG bolster energy security for our country and our allies.
We look forward to working with you on policies to allow the LNG sector to thrive. Ensuring consistent, predictable policies from the administration and congress will enhance U.S. competitiveness and reinforce our nation’s energy leadership.
