Why Exporting Natural Gas Isn’t a Simple Solution to the Russia Problem

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with no end in sight, the search for actions that could weaken Russian President Vladimir Putin’s influence in the region has international leaders, members of Congress and numerous editorials calling for the U.S. to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe.  The natural gas industry is predictably pleased.  Experts, however, counter that exporting natural gas to Europe would be costly, time-consuming, environmentally risky and, in the end, unlikely to have a significant impact on Russia.

Why Exporting Natural Gas Isn’t a Simple Solution to the Russia Problem