US LNG Exports Soar 23% on New Capacity and Strong Demand
US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports surged 23% in the first half of 2026, driven by new capacity from terminals and expansions at existing facilities.
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that LNG exports averaged 17.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during the first six months of 2026, up from the same period in 2025.
New capacity additions include Plaquemines LNG, which is currently exporting at full capacity, and Corpus Christi Stage 3, which is exporting from six of seven liquefaction trains.
Global demand also played a role, with higher prices supporting US exports. The average price at Europe's benchmark Title Transfer Facility (TTF) in the Netherlands stood at USD 14.74 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 1H26, up from USD 13.10/MMBtu in 1H25.