How It Came Together?
U.S. LNG exports surged in 2025 thanks to new export capacity coming online and high utilization at existing terminals.
The Venture Global Plaquemines facility — now a major exporter — contributed 16.4 mmt after beginning shipments late in 2024.
Why It Matters?
This milestone underscores the U.S.’s role as a critical player in global energy markets, providing reliable gas supplies to countries seeking energy diversification.
Surpassing 100 mmt in a year — from essentially no exports a decade ago — highlights how rapidly U.S. LNG has grown into a major geopolitical and economic tool.