Argent LNG Blog

  • Germany’s Energy Transition Causes the Recent Collapse of Germany's Coalition Government

    by Jonathan Bass

    The recent collapse of Germany's coalition government, led by the "traffic light" coalition (comprising the SPD, Greens, and FDP), was largely influenced by a mix of economic and political tensions that included significant disagreements over climate policies, financial management, and energy strategy. While green initiatives like carbon credits and the broader climate agenda played a role, the primary factors were deeper budgetary constraints and disagreements on the pace and funding of Germany’s energy transition.

  • Will the Trump Administration View Carbon Credits as a Consumer Tax, Potentially Driving Inflation Further?

    by Jonathan Bass
    In the competitive global LNG market, it’s essential to note that U.S. LNG is already 41% cleaner than other LNG sources. However, for U.S. consumers, regulatory measures around carbon credits and offsets may feel more like a tax, burdening them further. Although global markets are likely to continue prioritizing low-emission LNG, the U.S. administration could consider deprioritizing climate-driven costs to mitigate inflation impacts on consumers.

  • Will a Trump Administration Risk the Gains with Black and Hispanic Voters by Rolling Back Environmental Justice Policies?

    by Jonathan Bass
    Trump’s handling of environmental justice could serve as a litmus test for how Republicans plan to balance economic development with the evolving needs and expectations of Black and Hispanic communities. The choices made in this area could have lasting implications—not just for environmental policy, but also for the broader political landscape.

  • Trump will have a significant impact on delivering base load energy, LNG, to countries that lack stable energy supplies but have shared values with the United States.

    by Jonathan Bass
    Ultimately, under a Trump-like administration, the U.S. could become a prominent supporter of base load energy access for allied nations, using LNG exports to secure political alliances and reduce global dependence on coal or Russian gas. This approach would likely encourage a robust energy infrastructure buildout and reinforce the idea of the U.S. as a reliable energy partner in a volatile global market.

  • The Dream of Diversifying and Sourcing New LNG Supplies and the Reality on the Ground.

    by Jonathan Bass
    Despite these risks, upcoming U.S. projects like Argent LNG, Driftwood LNG, and Plaquemines LNG are expected to bolster U.S. capacity, helping to meet global demand. For buyers, diversification of supply is critical to ensuring energy security and managing price risks, especially as the world transitions toward more sustainable energy sources. This diversification will be key to navigating the volatility and challenges in the global LNG market as geopolitical and environmental pressures reshape the industry.

  • How Would a Trump Administration Approach U.S. LNG and Energy Exports?

    by Jonathan Bass
    If the political landscape shifts to a Trump administration or a similar regulatory approach, we will likely see a return to a revitalization of LNG export expansion policies. During his tenure, former President Trump emphasized “energy dominance,” advocating for energy policies that prioritized U.S. fossil fuel exports, including LNG. 

  • North America: Domestic Dynamics and Implications for Global LNG Markets

    by Jonathan Bass

    Balancing Domestic and Global LNG Market Needs

    North America’s LNG industry is at a pivotal juncture, shaped by booming supply, growing domestic demand, and infrastructure constraints. While the region has solidified its position as a global LNG leader, ongoing challenges related to expanded pipeline capacity, legal risks around environmental justice, and regulatory hurdles could impact its ability to meet both domestic and international demand.

    The next wave of LNG investments, like Argent LNG, will focus not only on expanding export capacity but also on addressing ESG concerns, improving the resilience of infrastructure, and aligning with global goals. As North America continues to navigate these dynamics, it will play an increasingly crucial role in balancing the world’s energy needs, providing energy security, and contributing to global efforts to utilize cleaner fuels like LNG.

  • A Pathway Forward for the Future of Gas and LNG Globally and in Asia

    by Jonathan Bass
    The future of gas and LNG in globally is bright but complex. To unlock its full potential, the world must address infrastructure gaps, secure investments, and implement supportive policies that balance energy security, affordability, and sustainability. LNG will play a crucial role in the short, medium and long term as not only a transition fuel, but the long-term source that complements the energy mix, ensuring a sustainable and secure energy future for the World.

  • The Impact of Unrealistic Net Zero Policies on LNG Shortages

    by Jonathan Bass
    The future of gas and LNG in Africa and Asia is bright but complex. To unlock its full potential, the regions must address infrastructure gaps, secure investments, and implement supportive policies that balance energy security, affordability, and sustainability. LNG will play a crucial role in the short and medium term as a transition fuel, but the long-term goal must be to integrate more renewable energy sources into the mix, ensuring a sustainable and secure energy future for the region.

  • Today’s Solutions don't resolve Tomorrow’s Problem: What is the Future for Gas and LNG?

    by Jonathan Bass
    The gas and LNG industry must continue to evolve, investment must be made into making what we have better, embracing new business models, sustainability practices, and technologies. By doing so, it can contribute to solving the energy quadrilemma, ensuring a balance of energy security, affordability, sustainability, and access in the future. However, the industry will need to be agile, as today’s solution could easily become tomorrow’s problem without ongoing innovation and adaptation.

  • Is it US Permitting and Regulatory Uncertainty that will Impact US LNG Projects, or that Developers just did not follow the Environmental Justice Law since February 1994.

    by Jonathan Bass
    America does not have an LNG permitting issue, but a strict requirement that developers make their best efforts to follow the development process, rules and regulations, The Future of LNG will begin and end with proper site selection. Sites must have local community support for the projects and it is no question they must  comply with the Environmental Justice rules.
    Posted in Environmental Justice, FERC, LNG

  • What is the Potential Energy Impact of the Conflict Between Israel and Hezbollah, and How it Impacts the U.S., China and the Global Energy Market

    by Jonathan Bass
    While the direct impact on Iran’s crude oil and piped gas exports would likely be more immediate due to its more precarious geopolitical position, Qatar's LNG exports could face risks if regional instability escalates. This would particularly impact LNG shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic passageway critical to Iran and Qatar’s export capacity. In the longer term, sustained conflict could also lead to global energy market disruptions, increasing demand for alternative suppliers and driving up prices.