The United States plans to introduce new regulations for LNG projects, potentially saving $100 million in annual costs.

US regulators proposed new rules on Wednesday to accelerate the construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and expand export capacity. This move is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to speed up energy infrastructure development and lower consumer costs. The US is currently the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, and an additional 100 million tons of annual LNG production capacity is expected by the end of this decade. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the new rules proposed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will help operators adopt new technologies to save costs and improve safety, potentially reducing annual expenditures by $100 million using these technologies. The proposed rule updates PHMSA's safety framework for LNG facilities and incorporates relevant standards from the National Fire Protection Association regarding LNG facility siting, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.