On May 7, the Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA) and the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG) said they would combine.

“Bringing CLNG under the NGSA umbrella will increase the effectiveness of both associations,” said Dena E. Wiggins, president and CEO of NGSA. “CLNG will benefit from the leverage of natural gas suppliers as well as LNG producers, shippers, terminal operators and developers working together toward common LNG goals.”

“To date, CLNG’s efforts have resulted in significant progress towards the realization of U.S. LNG exports. LNG exports represent an important future market for our members’ production, and one of NGSA’s strengths is supporting well-functioning markets,” Wiggins added.

“CLNG would maintain its mission, brand and identity and have a stronger platform for the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas’ advocacy and education efforts on behalf of the LNG industry,” said Bruce E. Henderson, CLNG board chairman. “NGSA’s promotion of the benefits of competitive markets and CLNG’s promotion of the important role of LNG in the U.S. economy would be a good fit.”

The Natural Gas Supply Association and the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas are both based in Washington, D.C.