BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 21. The U.S. Trade and
Development Agency (USTDA) has unveiled its U.S. Global Gas
Initiative (GGI), a new program aimed at expanding American
liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports by accelerating the deployment
of U.S.-made gas infrastructure in emerging markets, Trend reports via the
USTDA.
USTDA, the U.S. government’s primary agency for critical
infrastructure development in emerging markets, provides technical
support that helps projects secure financing and encourages
procurement of U.S. goods and services, advancing strategic
interests and economic opportunities abroad.
The launch event was co-hosted by USTDA, LNG Allies, and the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“As countries seek to strengthen energy security by diversifying
gas supply chains, the United States must remain the partner of
first choice for reliable, long-term energy,” said Thomas R. Hardy,
USTDA Deputy Director. “The Global Gas Initiative will drive demand
for U.S. LNG by supporting the infrastructure needed to import,
transport, and use LNG, bolstering economic growth, national
security, and stable energy supplies for our allies.”
The initiative will focus on funding the development of gas
infrastructure in emerging markets, connecting industry and
government stakeholders, identifying viable projects, and
facilitating deals. Its first program includes six reverse trade
missions, bringing delegates from around 12 countries to the U.S.
to explore American LNG technologies and services across the entire
value chain. These missions are designed to showcase trusted U.S.
solutions, helping partner nations enhance energy security while
reinforcing U.S. leadership in global LNG infrastructure
standards.
