US LNG Exports Surge 23% on New Capacity and Strong Demand
US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports surged by 23% in the first half of 2026, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The boost was largely driven by new terminals and expansions at existing facilities increasing export capacity.
The EIA reported that US 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. This marked the fastest growth in US LNG exports since the country began large-scale LNG exports in 2016.
The Plaquemines LNG terminal is currently exporting at full capacity, while Corpus Christi Stage 3 is exporting from six of seven liquefaction trains. Once completed, these projects are expected to increase nominal US LNG export capacity by a combined 4.0 Bcf/d.