WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) publication of its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal:

“This positive environmental review proves we can move forward with the Jordan Cove LNG export project while protecting our environment. We are now one step closer to creating more jobs and exporting Rocky Mountain natural gas to international markets. It’s great news for Wyoming, Indian tribes, our economy and allies who are desperate to buy U.S. natural gas. FERC should now complete its final review as soon as possible so this important energy project can become a reality.”

Background:

The Jordan Cove LNG export terminal will be located in Coos Bay, Oregon. As noted in FERC’s draft EIS, Jordan Cove is the only LNG export project that will provide natural gas producers in Rocky Mountain states access to international markets.

On March 24, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) approved a conditional license to Jordan Cove to export LNG to nations that do not have free trade agreements with the United States.

On November 12, 2013, Senator Barrasso led a group of bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers from Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah in a letter to the Secretary of Energy expressing their support for the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal.

Indian tribes also support the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal. On October 29, 2013, the Ute Indian Tribe on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation (Utah) sent a letter to the Secretary of Energy expressing its support for the project, and on January 27, 2014, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Colorado) sent a letter to the Secretary of Energy expressing its support.

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