Government Aids Natural Gas Pipelines and LNG Exports for Security
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Presidential Document
Summary
The President has declared that natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipelines, storage, and export facilities are super important for national defense and keeping our allies safe. Because building and upgrading this infrastructure takes time and money, the government will step in to help speed things up with financial support and smart purchases. This move aims to boost energy security quickly and keep the U.S. and its partners strong against global threats.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Natural Gas and LNG Declared Critical
On April 20, 2026, the President determined that natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity — including gathering and transmission pipelines, compression, processing plants, underground storage, LNG liquefaction, storage and marine load, export facilities, and critical distribution infrastructure — are industrial resources essential to national defense under section 303 of the Defense Production Act.
Secretary Authorized to Fund and Expedite Projects
The Secretary of Energy is authorized to implement this determination and may make purchases, purchase commitments, and provide financial support or other instruments to enable projects that expand natural gas transmission, processing, storage, and LNG capacity. The President also waived the requirements of section 303(a)(1)–(a)(6) of the Defense Production Act for that purpose, effective April 20, 2026.
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