8/26/2026 9:26:01 AM | less than a minute read

US natural gas exports to grow nearly 30% by 2027 as LNG facilities ramp up

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Nathan Willingham

Business Development Manager, TIS & TSS

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Nathan Willingham

Business Development Manager, TIS & TSS

This aerial photograph captures a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal situated along the coast of Zhejiang, China, showcasing its significant storage tanks, docking piers extending into the sea, and extensive industrial infrastructure against a backdrop of blue water and distant hills.A high-altitude view reveals a major LNG terminal in Zhejiang province, highlighting its massive cylindrical storage tanks, intricate network of pipelines and jetties, and the integration of this energy facility with the coastal environment.From above, this image depicts a substantial LNG processing and storage terminal on the Zhejiang coastline, emphasizing the scale of its construction, its proximity to maritime transport, and the surrounding landscape.

Intertek Moody has positioned itself as a market leader in support of QA services on new LNG construction projects. We have previously or currently represent all of the major LNG projects in construction in the USA including Calcasieu Pass LNG, Plaquemines LNG, Golden Pass LNG, Port Arthur LNG, and Rio Grande LNG. Intertek leverages our vast experience on LNG construction projects by providing both vendor and site quality services.

Current US peak export capacity is 18.3 billion ft3/d. In 2026, Corpus Christi Stage 3 will start up trains 5 – 7 (0.6 billion ft3/d combined), and Golden Pass LNG will start up its first two trains (1.4 billion ft3/d). The EIA expects Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 (1.6 billion ft3/d), Rio Grande LNG Trains 1 & 2 (1.4 billion ft3/d), and the final train of Golden Pass LNG (0.7 billion ft3/d) will begin exports in 2027. In addition to these new terminals, Plaquemines LNG and Elba Island LNG received DOE approval in March and April 2026 to increase their permitted exports by 0.5 billion ft3/d and 0.1 billion ft3/d, respectively. In 2025, US LNG exports to Europe reached a record 10.3 billion ft3/d, up from 6.3 billion ft3/d in 2024 and accounted for 68% of LNG export volumes.

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