The EU’s “Fit for 55” environment program includes potential tariffs on high carbon imports but initially excludes liquefied natural gas (LNG). Yet, new rules on methane emissions may capture and limit imports of LNG from the U.S. That adds to other political challenges, particularly relations with China, that LNG exporters including Sempra Energy and Cheniere face. U.S. LNG exports climbed 48.2% year over year in the three months to May 31 including a 73.1% surge in shipments to China. Should shipments to the EU or China be limited then U.S. exporters will become mo...
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