Trump’s Transportation Department Opens First-Ever LNG Safety Center to Promote American Energy

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The Center serves as a hub for LNG research and innovation, regulatory coordination and stakeholder education

LAKE CHARLES, LA - U.S. Transportation Department's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) celebrated the grand opening of its National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Safety, known as The Center, at McNeese State University.

"The second Trump Administration has the unique opportunity to realize a project started under President Trump's first administration. It proves this President has been working to secure America's energy dominance since his very first day in office," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "Louisiana serves as America's major LNG export hub making it the perfect location for PHMSA's new Center of Excellence. We will continue our mission of ensuring American energy is delivered safely and efficiently to American homes and worldwide."

"This is not just a building. It is a resource for expertise in the operations, management, and regulatory oversight of LNG facilities," said PHMSA Administrator Paul Roberti. "We are here to champion the highest standards of excellence and ensure our energy infrastructure remains the safest in the world."

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The Center serves as a hub for LNG research and innovation, regulatory coordination, development of operational best practices, and stakeholder education. The new 5,400 square foot office space will foster collaboration between the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The National Center of Excellence was established under the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020 to enhance federal expertise in LNG operations, management and regulatory practices, serve as a hub for best practices, and facilitate collaboration among LNG stakeholders.

Additional information about the Center is available on PHMSA's website.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's mission is to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives. Please visit https://www.phmsa.dot.gov for more information.

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