Louisiana has recently categorized liquified natural gas (LNG) as "green" energy, becoming the fourth Republican-led state to do so. This shift supports the booming LNG export business, particularly as the US, the largest LNG exporter, increases shipments to Europe following reduced Russian gas supply post-Ukraine invasion. The European Union has classified natural gas-powered electricity as green energy in certain contexts, arguing it aids the transition to renewables. Critics, however, cite the environmental impact of methane emissions from the LNG supply chain, challenging the legitimacy of this classification.
Louisiana's recent rebranding of liquified natural gas (LNG) as "green" energy marks its alignment with other Republican-majority states, emphasizing a shift in energy policy favoring fossil fuels.
Though LNG is celebrated as cleaner than coal, critics highlight its leaky supply chain which emits significant levels of methane, raising questions about its credibility as a green energy source.
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