"Energy Dominance" Means Forcing Other Countries To Buy Your LNG - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica critiques the U.S. administration’s concept of “energy dominance,” characterizing it as a coercive strategy to compel other countries to purchase U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), even at the expense of global climate goals. It highlights tensions surrounding the European Commission’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which mandates large companies to identify and address human rights and environmental impacts in their operations and supply chains, and to implement climate transition plans aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 2050 neutrality target. While the directive aims to enforce corporate accountability for climate action, it faces strong opposition from affected corporations and foreign governments. Specifically, the article details a joint letter from U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Qatari Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi to the European Commission, expressing serious concerns about the CSDDD’s impact on LNG export competitiveness and energy affordability in the EU. They warn that the directive’s provisions—especially