Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), Foster Wheeler AG (FWLT): Beneficiaries of U.S. Natural Gas Exports

In addition to delivering the world’s first FSRU in 2008, Golar is now actively pursuing projects involving floating liquefaction to convert pipeline quality natural gas. The projects are focused on providing a lower cost and quicker lead time alternative to land based LNG facilities.

Winners

The United States has very cheap and abundant natural gas. It would make sense to encourage the export of this valuable commodity. There will be many beneficiaries to natural gas exports in addition to those mentioned above. Natural gas producers will benefit from higher prices and increased production, while pipeline operators should see increased flows leading to the construction of additional pipeline capacity. Europe and Asia should see some relief from the high prices currently paid today, which could boost those economies. Finally, the US government will take its piece of the pie as well and should gain additional political leverage over net importers of natural gas.

The article Beneficiaries of U.S. Natural Gas Exports originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Alex Gray.

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