LNG export news
Port of Corpus Christi moves record tonnage in 1Q26
The growth in first quarter volumes at the Port of Corpus Christi compared to the prior year were primarily supported by continued growth in LNG.
EIA: US natural gas exports to grow nearly 30% by 2027 as LNG facilities ramp up
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts that US LNG exports will continue to increase as five LNG export projects start operations and ramp up production by the end of 2027.
EXIM approves US$2 billion+ to send US LNG to Egypt
The Export-Import Bank of the United States has approved an export credit insurance authorisation of more than US$2 billion supporting US LNG exports to Egypt.
DOE authorises additional exports from Elba Island Terminal
The U.S. Department of Energy has authorised an immediate 22% increase in exports of LNG from the Elba Island Terminal in the US.
Golden Pass LNG announces first LNG production
Golden Pass LNG has achieved first production of LNG from Train 1 at its Sabine Pass Terminal, marking a major milestone in the project’s journey to full operations.
LNG Canada to commence new construction work at marine terminal
LNG Canada is starting construction work near its marine terminal consisting of wharf demolition, quay wall construction, and assessment of dredging work.
USTDA launches U.S. Global Gas Initiative
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency has launched its U.S. Global Gas Initiative, a new effort to expand US LNG exports by accelerating the deployment of US-made gas infrastructure to emerging markets.
DOE awards Sempra additional time for ECA exports
The U.S. Secretary of Energy has signed an amendment order granting additional time to commence exports of US-sourced LNG from Sempra Energy’s Energía Costa Azul mid scale project that is currently under construction in Baja California, Mexico.
Energy Department approves immediate additional LNG exports from Plaquemines LNG
The U.S. Department of Energy has authorised an immediate 13% increase in exports at Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG terminal in Louisiana.
Argent LNG submits application to U.S. Department of Energy for authorisation to export LNG
Argent LNG, LLC has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Energy seeking long-term, multi-contract authorisation to export domestically-produced LNG to both free trade agreement (FTA) and non-FTA countries.