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According to reports from Sinochem New Network, recent data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that both the volume of LNG exported by the United States and the flow of natural gas destined for liquefaction plants have reached record levels recently. Industry data shows that the daily natural gas flow at liquefaction facilities along the Gulf of Mexico has reached a record level of 19 billion cubic feet, with Cheniere Energy and Venture Global accounting for nearly half of this volume. Meanwhile, U.S. LNG exports have continued to rise; the analysis firm Kpler predicts that total exports in November will reach 10.7 million tons, a 40% increase compared to November 2024, setting a new record for monthly exports. Of the 10.1 million tons of LNG exported by the United States in October, about 69% went to Europe, highlighting its status as the main market for U.S. LNG. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that if all planned liquefaction facilities are built, the United States’ liquefaction capacity will more than double by 2029, reaching around 13.9 billion cubic feet per day. Analyses suggest that if all the new export terminals come online, U.S. LNG exports could increase by as much as 75% by 2030, with a daily flow reaching 30 billion cubic feet. A surge in exports and peak winter demand have together driven up domestic natural gas prices in the United States. The benchmark futures price has risen from less than $3 per million British thermal units 3 months ago to $4.85 last week. Although industry experts believe domestic supply is sufficient, export growth, rising demand for data centers, and declining inventory levels for several consecutive weeks are still putting pressure on the market due to tightening supply.