U.S. LNG exports rise 14.1% as Europe takes over half of August shipments

U.S. LNG exports reached 514.6 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in August 2026, up 14.1% compared with August 2025, although volumes slipped 0.8% from July. Europe received 52.3% of exports, followed by Asia with 30.8%, Africa with 10.9% and Latin America and the Caribbean with 6.0%. Exports reached 33 countries, with Egypt the largest individual destination, ahead of the Netherlands, Italy, […]