U.S. Department of Energy Authorizes Additional LNG Exports to Non-FTA Countries

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright recently signed a final authorization for additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries. This decision enables the project to export an additional 20 billion cubic feet of natural gas as LNG per year, which could support approximately five additional cargos per year. The authorization is a part of the administration's commitment to expanding the supply of abundant, affordable, and secure American energy.

Key Takeaways:

• The authorization allows Calcasieu Pass to export an additional 20 billion cubic feet of natural gas as LNG per year, which is approximately five additional cargos per year.
• The U.S. has made significant progress in unleashing LNG dominance, with LNG exports doubling by the end of the decade once all export projects under construction are completed.
• U.S. 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.
• The authorization is a result of President Trump's bold energy agenda, which has led to increased U.S. LNG exports and the country's position as a leader in energy production.
• Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass project has been in operation since 2022, and its second LNG export project, Plaquemines, began exporting late in 2024.
• The company has recently announced a final investment decision on Phase 1 of its third LNG export project, CP2, which is expected to be operational soon.

Statistics:

• 20 billion cubic feet of natural gas as LNG per year: The amount of additional LNG that Calcasieu Pass will be able to export per year.
• 5 additional cargos per year: The equivalent number of additional liquefied natural gas cargos that Calcasieu Pass will be able to export per year.
• 105.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d): The average natural gas production in the U.S. in 2025.
• 14.6 Bcf/d: The average LNG export volume in the U.S. in 2025.
• 2022: The year when Calcasieu Pass project began exporting LNG to the global market.
• 2025: The year when the U.S. reached record highs in natural gas production and exports.

Sources:

• August 4, 2025 WASHINGTON--U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today signed a final authorization for additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries from Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
• U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.