Natural gas export applications can now be filed online, not by mail

The US Department of Energy has updated its rules for importing and exporting natural gas. Companies can now submit all their applications and documents online, instead of mailing multiple paper copies.

For decades, companies wanting to import or export natural gas had to print and mail many copies of their applications to a specific government office. This was a slow, paper-heavy process that added unnecessary friction. The change means the entire process moves online, which should speed up approvals and reduce administrative costs for companies.