politics
Europe Wants American Gas. Why Is It Letting Its Courts Sabotage Our Pipelines?
America’s energy advantage depends on more than just the resources beneath the ground. It depends on the pipelines, terminals, and other infrastructure needed to move energy from where it is extracted to where it is needed. Without the ability to build and operate those systems under predictable rules, abundant resources cannot deliver affordable power at home or strengthen American influence abroad.
TL;DR
- America's energy advantage relies on infrastructure and predictable rules for its construction and operation.
- The U.S. provided crucial liquefied natural gas to Europe, reducing its reliance on Russia, due to existing infrastructure.
- Greenpeace is challenging a $345 million U.S. court judgment in a Dutch court, potentially undermining U.S. legal sovereignty.
- Such foreign litigation could create uncertainty, deter investment in U.S. energy infrastructure, and increase costs for consumers.
- The article calls for respecting U.S. legal authority and ensuring accountability for unlawful interference in infrastructure projects.