U.S. LNG: Buyer Trust Amid the Looming Supply Glut

Irina Mironova for CEDIGAZ

While 2025 has already seen a record-breaking 60+ Mtpa of U.S. LNG export capacity sanctioned through final investment decisions (FIDs), recent execution delays and contract disputes are revealing cracks in the U.S. LNG export model.

A series of major projects have advanced to FID in recent months (see Table). Yet, not all signals are bullish. Notably, Energy Transfer postponed its long-anticipated FID on Lake Charles LNG to Q1 2026, citing construction cost inflation and slower finalization of sales and purchase agreements (SPAs).

Global LNG in 2023

Shifting Demand Patterns within Europe and Asia amidst Modest Global Supply Increases Driven by the US

In a less tight marked environment than in 2022, the global LNG market reached a new high in 2023, totalling 395.2 mt, an increase of 2% yoy. While European demand, including the United Kingdom and Türkiye, saw a marginal decline of 1% or 1.2 mt, the Asia-Oceania region experienced a modest growth, with imports climbing by 3% or 8 mt.

Towards European Shores: A Continuation of LNG Market Trends in Gas Year 2022-2023

LNG market report: 3rd Quarter 2023 and Gas Year 2022-2023

The 2022-2023 Gas Year that ended on September 30, showed a continuation of the main trends that emerged in 2021-2022. These developments are detailed in the latest CEDIGAZ LNG market report.