Production begins: A major LNG project on the Texas-Louisiana border has begun production, marking a key milestone for U.S. energy exports as global supplies tighten. The QatarEnergy–ExxonMobil joint venture is preparing to ship its first cargo in the coming months, positioning the facility as a critical new supply source amid geopolitical disruptions impacting global gas markets. Read more from Bloomberg. A subscription may be required.
Delfin LNG project: A final investment decision is expected in the upcoming weeks on the Delfin LNG project off Louisiana, according to Eduard Ruijs, head of investment for Vitol, a company that is investing in the project. The 13.2 million metric tons project would have received financial approval sooner had the pipeline to take gas to the proposed floating LNG plant not exploded. Read more from Reuters.
Getting to the airport early: After weeks of chaos in U.S. airports, the Transportation Safety Administration says the first paychecks in weeks are being sent to its workers, giving the beleaguered aviation system a boost of optimism. Wait times at some TSA security bottlenecks, such as the airport checkpoints in Atlanta and Houston, improved significantly Monday morning. But how long it will take for long security lines to consistently return to normal—and how long federal immigration officers will stay in airports—remains unknown as the busy spring break travel season continues. Read more from the Associated Press.
