Federal regulators have approved Cheniere’s plan to export liquefied natural gas from Corpus Christi, Texas, following recommendations that the export facility and related infrastructure would result in minimal environmental impact if certain conditions are met. “We conclude that, with the conditions required herein, Corpus Christi Liquefaction’s project results in minimal environmental impacts and can be constructed and operated safely. Accordingly, we find that, subject to the conditions imposed in this order, Corpus Christi Liquefaction’s proposal is not inconsistent with the public interest,” the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said in an order Tuesday. Cheniere now awaits approval from the Department of Energy to export LNG from the project to countries that do not have free trade agreements with the US. DOE makes public interest determinations for energy export projects, while FERC is responsible for the export facility design, engineering and environmental footprint — a far […]