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According to reports from Sinochem New Network, preliminary data released by the U.S. oil price website show that in 2025 the United States will export 111 million tons of LNG, becoming the first country to exceed 100 million tons in annual exports. It will surpass Qatar, the second-largest exporter, by nearly 20 million tons, and its exports will be about 23 million tons higher than those in 2024, thus reinforcing its position as the world’s largest supplier of LNG. This growth is driven primarily by the commissioning of new projects. For example, after starting exports, the Praklin LNG project achieved annual shipments of 16.4 million tons. U.S. export terminals maintained high utilization rates for most of the year, with export volumes reaching a monthly high of 11.5 million tons in December 2025 alone. Europe remains the main destination for U.S. LNG, continuously replacing Russian gas to meet winter demand. In December 2025 alone, about 9 million tons were sent to Europe. It is worth noting that Turkey’s purchases surged at the end of the year, with its imports of American LNG in December 2025 exceeding those of the entire Asian market. Egypt has also become an important buyer due to shortages in its domestic supply. In less than 10 years, the United States has transformed from a net importer of LNG into an exporter supplying roughly one-quarter of the global LNG trade. Its flexible contracts, offshore pricing model, and abundant shale gas resources make U.S. LNG offerings highly attractive to buyers seeking supply security. More LNG production capacity will come online in the United States by 2026; the Praklin project is on track to reach full capacity, several smaller projects are still increasing their output, and the first production line of the Golden Pass LNG project is also expected to start operating later this year.