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Record-Breaking LNG Exports: U.S. Shatters Export Records Under Trump Administration

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed the final export authorization for the Venture Global CP2 LNG Project, allowing exports of up to 3.96 billion cubic feet per day of U.S. natural gas as liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) countries. This marks a significant milestone in the Trump administration's efforts to unleash American energy and increase LNG exports. The authorization comes after a series of approvals and decisions, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's May 2025 decision and the Department's response to comments on the 2024 LNG Export Study.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Venture Global CP2 LNG Project has been granted final export authorization for exports of up to 3.96 billion cubic feet per day of U.S. natural gas as LNG to non-FTA countries.
  • This authorization is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to increase LNG exports and "unleash American energy."
  • Since taking office, President Trump has directed the Energy Department to end the LNG export pause and resume consideration of pending applications for LNG exports to non-FTA countries.
  • Under President Trump's leadership, DOE has authorized more than 13.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of LNG exports, exceeding the volume exported by the world's second-largest LNG supplier.
  • U.S. LNG exports have increased by approximately 25% since 2024 levels, reaching around 15 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d).
  • The Trump administration's policy shift has resulted in a significant increase in LNG exports, with a new record being set in less than ten months.

Statistics:

  • Up to 3.96 billion cubic feet per day of U.S. natural gas as LNG will be exported to non-FTA countries under the Venture Global CP2 LNG Project authorization.
  • Total LNG exports authorized by the Trump administration exceed 13.8 Bcf/d.
  • U.S. LNG exports have increased by approximately 25% since 2024 levels, reaching 15 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d).

Sources:

  • [1] "U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Signs Final Export Authorization for Venture Global CP2 LNG Project", U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy, [exact text as mentioned in the source]

Note: The source is the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy, and the exact text as mentioned in the original source is used as the reference.

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