US LNG exports soar as buyers stockpile for winter

Monday, 05 January 2026

American LNG exports have sustained their record volumes in December — as sellers sought to match or exceed November’s peak of 10.7 mtpa — in a quest to cash in on winter demand peaks and make the most of new US capacity ramping up. Analysts see further upside with US LNG exports potentially reaching more than 10 million tons amid favourable price spreads.


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