July 30, 2025
Congressman August Pfluger of Texas and Congresswoman Laurel Lee of Florida have introduced a new bill aimed at rolling back a regulatory interpretation under the Biden Administration regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
As stated, the legislation, titled the Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act, seeks to formalize a decision originally issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) during the Trump Administration.
Specifically, that decision clarified that ship-to-ship transfers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used as marine fuel, commonly known as LNG bunkering, do not constitute exports under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, unless the transfers occur in foreign waters.
By codifying this interpretation, the proposed bill aims to provide long term regulatory certainty for the U.S. LNG market and support the continued development of LNG as a viable, cleaner marine fuel option.
LNG exports unequivocally benefit our economy, domestic prices, national security, and partners and allies around the world that want our product. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration spent four years imposing one regulation after another on these exports, stifling the energy industry.
…said Rep. Pfluger.
