U.S. LNG exports jump 23% as new capacity comes online

Jack Burke Senior Editor, Compressor Tech2

September 01, 2026

Plaquemines, Corpus Christi Stage 3 and Golden Pass additions drive fastest export growth since large-scale U.S. LNG shipments began

U.S. liquefied natural gas exports increased 23% during the first half of 2026 as new liquefaction capacity entered service and high international gas prices kept existing terminals operating near maximum levels.

LNG exports averaged 17.4 Bcf/d during the first six months of the year, up from the same period in…

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