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Trump’s ‘energy emergency’ could fast-track massive expansion of Plaquemines LNG export terminal

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A liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal located near New Orleans is pursuing a multi-billion-dollar expansion less than two years after beginning operations. The project is seeking approval through a new emergency permitting process initiated by the Trump administration, which is designed to accelerate the development timeline.

The proposed process aims to expedite the expansion by shortening the duration of environmental reviews. Critics and analysts suggest that this administrative shift may result in weakened environmental protections for the surrounding areas affected by the terminal's growth.

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