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Bloomberg recently reported ongoing trade negotiations may put the U.S. on track to become China’s largest liquefied natural gas supplier. This move could reduce the U.S. trade deficit with China by $17 billion annually. Additionally, this relationship bolsters American foreign policy and energy dominance around the globe – and Louisiana is playing an important role. The U.S. Energy Information Administration indicated in late May that Sempra Energy shipped its first cargo of LNG from its new facility in Cameron. This is the fourth such facility in the United States to enter service since 2016. The company has regulatory approval to… Read More

Earlier today, a group called the “Coalition Against Death Alley” began a march from Reserve, Louisiana to Baton Rouge to protest the petrochemical industry in the region. The organization alleges that emissions from the energy industry in Louisiana negatively impact the health of nearby residents. According to the group’s event page, “This march is also a small part of the growing movement to save the world from mining and use of fossil fuels.” Below is a statement that can be attributed to me, Randy Hayden, President of Louisianians for Energy: The wellbeing of Louisiana residents is of the utmost importance.… Read More

Later today, President Donald Trump will visit Sempra Energy’s $10 billion Cameron Parish natural gas-export facility to highlight the importance of U.S. energy development and the role of energy exports in supporting thousands of jobs throughout the region. Louisiana leads the country in LNG exports and its capacity is expected to increase in coming years with the construction of several major export facilities – such as the proposed multibillion-dollar Shell and Energy Transfer joint-venture in Lake Charles. American energy dominance has been a cornerstone of President Trump’s policy agenda. Below is a statement that can be attributed to me, Randy… Read More

This past weekend, WWL New Orleans ran a segment on the completion and in service of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. The segment featured an interview with Louisianians for President Randy Hayden and highlighted the importance and benefits of the project. Hayden notes that pipelines are the safest and most efficient method of transporting oil and gas products, as he tells WWL: We do pipelines better than just about anyone in the world. We’ve got great expertise. A tremendous track record for safety. Its economically viable. It’s the best, safest way to get oil from one place to the next. Hayden… Read More

Yesterday, Energy Transfer and Phillips 66 Partners announced that the second phase of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline is complete and will be ready for service April 1, 2019. The 163-mile, 24-inch pipeline will transport crude oil from Lake Charles to terminalling facilities outside St. James. The project will provide Louisiana’s refiners with safe, reliable access to North American crude oil. Below is a statement you can attribute to me, Randy Hayden – spokesman for Louisianians for Energy: “Louisianians for Energy commends Energy Transfer and Phillips 66 Partners on completing the Bayou Bridge Pipeline and investing in Louisiana’s future. After creating… Read More

Yesterday, Shell and pipeline developer Energy Transfer signed a key agreement to develop a large-scale LNG export facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project, which was given final authorization to export gas in 2016, would convert an existing LNG import facility into an export terminal. The $16 billion project will support 5,000 construction jobs and 200 full-time positions once complete. The facility is fully permitted, uses existing infrastructure and benefits from abundant natural gas supply and proximity to major pipeline infrastructure, including Energy Transfer’s extensive pipeline network. Below is a statement you can attribute to me, Randy Hayden – spokesman… Read More

The Advocate recently published an editorial highlighting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) approval of a new Venture Global project on the Calcasieu Ship Channel in southwest Louisiana. This comes as the US is in the midst of an energy boom – with record production coming out of major shale formations like the Permian Basin in Texas. The project will bring significant benefits to the state of Louisiana – including about $5 billion in capital investment and about 2,000 construction jobs. The high-paying jobs are expected to fuel economic growth in the region for years to come. Venture Global is… Read More

On Wednesday, January 30, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana issued a decision on the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. In a 4-1 ruling, the court found that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) acted properly in issuing a Coastal Use Permit for the pipeline project. According to the decision’s conclusion, “we reverse the district court’s judgment and uphold the validity of the Coastal Use Permit issued to Bayou Bridge for . . . construction and operation.” Below is a statement on the decision that you can attribute to me, Randy Hayden – spokesman for Louisianians for Energy: “Last week’s… Read More

The Daily Comet and Houma Courier recently published a letter by former Rep. Charlie Melancon on Louisiana’s energy industry. Melancon also served as the secretary of wildlife and fisheries for the state of Louisiana. His extensive experience working for the people of Louisiana make him well-positioned to discuss the numerous benefits to further investment in our critical energy infrastructure. Melancon underscores Louisiana’s important role in fueling the US’ ongoing energy boom, as the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports record amounts of natural gas and oil production and just recently predicted the US will emerge as a net energy exporter in… Read More

Despite the Bayou Bridge Pipeline being more than 90% complete and expected to come into service later this quarter, environmental activists have once again called for a work-stop order on pipeline construction. This is the latest attempt to obstruct the legally-permitted project, which has faced opposition ranging from fringe protester antics in the swamps to a number of futile legal challenges. Bayou Bridge underwent a rigorous permitting and approval process, and has taken extensive measures to preserve the land conditions along the route and prioritize environmental conversation. As the US Attorney representing the Army Corps contends: “Plaintiffs’ attempts to secure… Read More