US LNG Exports Rose 23% in the First Half of 2026
According to the UrduPoint report, US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports reached a significant milestone in the first half of 2026. The average daily exports stood at 17.4 billion cubic feet (Bcf/d), marking a 23% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This trend is expected to continue, with projections indicating a rise in exports to 18.7 Bcf/d in the first half of 2027 (1H27).
The rapid growth in US LNG exports is primarily attributed to:
- Capacity additions: New terminals and expansions at existing ones have significantly boosted export capacity.
- Full capacity exports: Plaquemines LNG is already exporting at full capacity.
- Ongoing projects: Corpus Christi Stage 3 is currently exporting from six out of seven liquefaction trains, with the remaining train expected to add another 0.7 Bcf/d to the nominal export capacity.
- Upcoming developments: Golden Pass LNG Train 2 is set to be completed by late 2026, further increasing export potential.
Key Takeaways:
- US LNG exports averaged 17.4 Bcf/d in the first half of 2026, up 23% from 2025.
- Export capacity additions from new and expanded terminals have driven this growth.
- Key projects like Plaquemines LNG and Corpus Christi Stage 3 are operational, with more expansions in the pipeline.
- The US is well-positioned to maintain and potentially increase its LNG export dominance in the coming years.
