Is LNG a Bridge to Nowhere? Experts Debate Its Future

By Haley Zaremba – Oilprice.com

The long-term role of natural gas in the global clean energy transition is a subject of significant debate on the world stage as evidence mounts that LNG might be much, much worse for the climate than previously thought. While these recent findings have spurred significant steps toward reevaluation of LNG’s role in any ‘clean’ energy landscape, there is also significant pushback against prematurely curbing the production and export of the fossil fuel, as it could play a critical role in maintaining energy security during this transitional phase.