US Department of Energy (DOE) has signed a final authorization this week for additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries.
The authorization permits Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass project, an LNG export project that has been in operation since 2022, to export an additional 20 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year, enough to supply around five additional cargos.
Venture Global's second LNG export project, Plaquemines, began exporting late in 2024. The company also recently announced a final investment decision on Phase 1 of its third LNG export project, CP2.
US LNG exports are on track to double around the end of this decade once all export projects under construction are completed.
US natural gas production and exports are currently at record highs, averaging 105.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) and 14.6 Bcf/d in 2025, respectively, according to the US Energy Information Administration's (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
"Today's authorization is another reminder that this administration is committed to expanding the supply of abundant, affordable, and secure American energy," Secretary of Energy Wright said.
By Busra Ozaltan
Anadolu Agency
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