WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announced today that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the authorization of Tellurian Inc.’s $30 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Lake Charles.

“Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG project is an important investment in Louisiana’s future,” said Sen. Kennedy.  “A project like this will support Louisiana families by creating well-paying jobs.  The oil and gas industry has been such an important part of Louisiana’s economy for decades.  It just continues to evolve with investments like this.”

Tellurian is expected to make a decision soon on the investment.

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