Biden's LNG export pause will hobble Asia's energy plans

Region needs U.S. gas to displace coal and reduce emissions

Paul Everingham

April 8, 2024 05:00 JST

Natural gas demand in Asia over the next 30 years is likely to be much higher than implied by the projections the U.S. used to justify its export pause. © Reuters

Paul Everingham is chief executive of the Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association.

As Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives in Washington this week to meet with Joe Biden, it is worth reflecting on the American president's decision in January to pause approvals for new liquefied natural gas exports.