Chair's News

June 2014

Jun 18
Energy Committee Passes Landrieu Bill to Approve Keystone Pipeline
Two events in the last 24 hours underscore clearly why today’s vote to approve the Keystone Pipeline was important. The Canadian government has conditionally approved the 730-mile Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline to send oil sands to the West Coast of Canada instead of the Gulf Coast. And, yesterday, al-Qaeda affiliated militants attacked the largest oil refinery in Iraq that refines 350,000 barrels of oil per day—nearly the same amount the United States imports from Iraq. The Keystone Pipeline would transport nearly two and a half times that amount to American refineries.
Jun 16
Landrieu calls on FERC to issue final approval for Sempra Cameron LNG at June 19 meeting
Jun 12
Landrieu calls on FERC to issue final approval for Sempra Cameron LNG at June 19 meeting
Jun 3
Landrieu Discusses Energy Support for US Allies in Meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador
Jun 2
Landrieu Calls on EPA to Work with Congress, Industry
While it is important to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, this should not be achieved by EPA regulations. Congress should set the terms, goals and timeframe.

May 2014

May 29
Pressed by Landrieu, DOE streamlines LNG export permitting to create more jobs, boost energy security
Today’s decision by the Department of Energy to streamline the permit approval process is a positive step forward to responsibly export America's abundant supply of natural gas.
May 22
Landrieu welcomes FERC meeting on Midla, calls on ArcLight to fulfill its responsibilities to the people of Louisiana
As Chair of the Senate Energy Committee, I will continue to pressure ArcLight to fulfill its responsibilities and ensure that Louisianians continue to have access to affordable natural gas, and that it is delivered through a safely functioning pipeline.
May 20
Landrieu pushes 50-year license for Toledo Bend at FERC nomination hearing
May 20
Landrieu presses FERC nominees on Midla Pipeline
ArcLight’s plans to abandon a pipeline that has served nine parishes in Northeast and Central Louisiana would effectively end affordable natural gas services to these parishes that are sparsely populated and relatively poor.
May 19
Landrieu Brings Senate Energy Committee to Toledo Bend Reservoir
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, emphasized the job-creation potential of the Toledo Hydroelectric Project during a May 17 Committee field hearing at the Cypress Bend Conference Center.