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First LNG Export Leaves U.S.

The U.S. exported its first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Sabine Pass terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, drawing praise from Rep. Charles Boustany, R-La. (here). “After years of work helping cut bureaucratic red tape and write laws…

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empowering LNG production and export, finally we are seeing a positive result,” Boustany said in a statement. “This is a historic event that will put the United States on a path to becoming the global leader in this new and developing industry. I will continue to fight to open markets for this product to attract more investment and jobs to Louisiana.” Chartered by Cheniere Marketing, LNG carrier Asia Vision is heading for Brazil, Cheniere said (here).