The Biden administration is reviewing the criteria it uses to approve
new liquefied natural gas export projects, according to two people
familiar with the plan. It’s a potentially major move that could
threaten the United States’ position as the world’s biggest shipper of
the fuel. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the climate and
geopolitical factors behind this decision along with the reaction. Plus,
the Biden administration launched a new effort Tuesday to boost the U.S.
supply chain for materials critical to advanced nuclear production.

 

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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

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Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.