US LNG exports jump as new Gulf terminals ramp up
U.S. LNG exports rose 23% to 17.4 Bcf/d in H1 2026, driven by new terminals like Venture Global's Plaquemines and Cheniere Energy's Corpus Christi Stage 3, adding 4 Bcf/d. ExxonMobil's Golden Pass LNG began exports, with more capacity expected. EIA forecasts 17.4 Bcf/d for 2026. Global demand and disruptions boosted prices.

