U.S. LNG Exports Hit Record High of 10.9 Million Tonnes in November
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Newsfilter
- Record Export Volume: U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports reached 10.9 million tonnes in November, up from 10.1 million tonnes in October despite having one fewer day, underscoring the U.S.'s dominant position in the global LNG market.
- Strong Performance from Major Producers: Cheniere Energy increased its shipments to 4.6 million tonnes from its two Texas plants, while Venture Global LNG maintained steady exports at 3 million tonnes, indicating that major producers are ramping up capacity amid surging demand.
- Surging Demand: U.S. natural gas demand for liquefaction hit a record 18 billion cubic feet per day in November, reflecting strong market demand for LNG, particularly as cooler temperatures enhanced liquefaction efficiency.
- Europe Dominates Market: Europe accounted for 70% of U.S. LNG exports in November, with Turkey emerging as a major buyer at 0.9 million tonnes, highlighting the deepening reliance of the European market on U.S. LNG while impacting demand in Asia.
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Analyst Views on LNG
Wall Street analysts forecast LNG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LNG is 274.09 USD with a low forecast of 258.00 USD and a high forecast of 290.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 212.990
Low
258.00
Averages
274.09
High
290.00
Current: 212.990
Low
258.00
Averages
274.09
High
290.00
About LNG
Cheniere Energy, Inc. is the producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States. The Company provides clean and secure LNG to integrated energy companies, utilities, and energy trading companies worldwide. It operates two natural gas liquefaction and export facilities at Sabine Pass, Louisiana (Sabine Pass LNG Terminal) and near Corpus Christi, Texas (Corpus Christi LNG Terminal). Sabine Pass LNG Terminal, which has natural gas liquefaction facilities consisting of six operational trains, for a total production capacity of approximately 30 million tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG (the SPL Project). Corpus Christi LNG Terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas, consists of three trains for a total production capacity of approximately 15 mtpa of LNG, three LNG storage tanks and two marine berths. It also owns and operates a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with several large interstate and intrastate pipelines.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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