A federal district court judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy’s enforcement of a temporary ban on applications for the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG). In his decision, the judge cited a threat of impending harm and a likelihood of success on the merits of the case.
This legal action was initiated by Louisiana, joined by attorneys general from 16 other states, including Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California. The coalition filed the lawsuit against the Biden administration and the DOE on March 21, following the agency’s decision to pause the review of applications affecting exports to countries without a free trade agreement (FTA).
Further details can be found in this article by Texas Lawyer.