### Title: Risks of Increased U.S. LNG Exports Highlighted in New Study

### Summary: The Biden administration's study outlines risks associated with increased LNG exports, complicating the Trump administration's plans, while environmental groups may leverage the findings to challenge new export terminals.

The U.S. Energy Department released a pivotal study concerning liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on Monday, drawing attention to potential economic and environmental repercussions that could hinder the incoming Trump administration's ambition to approve new export facilities.

According to the report, as the U.S. continues to solidify its position as the leading gas supplier globally, an increase in LNG exports could lead to higher domestic energy costs. By exposing the U.S. market to volatile international pricing, the study projects potential consequences such as rising pollution in coastal areas where LNG terminals are situated and an uptick in global greenhouse gas emissions.

While the study avoids a definitive stance against increased LNG exports, it concedes that greater exports also yield certain economic benefits and enhanced energy security for allies, particularly in Europe. With the Trump administration expected to advocate for new LNG export facilities, environmental groups could now reference the report in legal actions aimed at blocking such developments.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm emphasized the importance of the study's findings in her accompanying letter, asserting that the next administration should carefully consider whether escalating LNG exports aligns with the well-being of the American populace and economy. She characterized a "business-as-usual" approach to LNG exports as neither green nor prudent, signaling a call for strategic reassessment as the new leadership prepares to take the helm.