FERC ends effort to update its policy for reviewing gas pipeline, LNG proposals
Utility Dive
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has ended its attempt to update the policy framework for evaluating gas pipelines and LNG project proposals. This decision comes after a directive from the Department of Energy (DOE), which suggests that the DOE may assume a greater role in influencing FERC's policymaking. Legal experts from Akin Gump indicate this shift could impact the future regulatory landscape for energy infrastructure projects.
