LNG exports

Years of investment on the Gulf Coast helped turn the U.S. into the world’s largest LNG supplier. Now that the war has upended the global industry, conflict could shape future investment and demand.

The natural gas surplus in the U.S. could wind up supercharging demand for data centers built here instead of Europe or the Middle East.

About a fifth of the global supply of liquified natural gas comes through the Gulf, primarily from Qatar. With that supply halted, possibly for weeks, major importers in Europe and Asia will need to look elsewhere.

It’s more of a promise than a realistic spending boost, according to some experts.

Though the U.S. is the world’s top LNG exporter, the administration is considering effects on the climate crisis and energy security.

The U.S. has become a leading exporter of LNG, which is often used to ease energy shortages around the world. That stokes price volatility.

Turning enough gas into liquid so that it can be shipped is a stumbling block.