US LNG Exports Rose 21% in February, Led by European Demand
Europe remains the primary destination for US liquefied natural gas, accounting for 72% of total shipments
Quick Look
- The US exported 14 billion cubic meters of LNG in February, a 21% year-on-year increase.
- Europe remained the primary destination, receiving 72% of total exports, while shipments to Asia saw a notable rise to 14.5%.
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Why It Matters
The US Department of Energy tracks monthly LNG exports to monitor global energy supply chains and domestic production distribution.
The United States exported 493.6 billion cubic feet, or 14 billion cubic meters (bcm), of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in February, which is 21% higher than in the same period last year, according to the monthly report from the US Department of Energy. Europe was again the main destination of supplies, accounting for around 72% of all exports.
In February, LNG exports were 8% lower than in January, and 21% higher than in February 2025. A total of 154 LNG tankers were shipped.
The main supply destinations were the UK (60.4 billion cubic feet, or 1.7 bcm), the Netherlands (56.8 billion cubic feet, or 1.6 bcm), Egypt (46.4 billion cubic feet, or 1.3 bcm), Germany (35.5 billion cubic feet, or 1 bcm), and Turkey (34.3 billion cubic feet, or 1 bcm). These countries accounted for 47.3% of all US supplies.
The share of shipments to Asia in total US LNG exports rose to 14.5% in February from 7% in January, according to the report. The share of shipments to Europe fell to 72% in February. The remaining volumes were delivered to Latin America and Africa.
At the same time, the United States exported a small batch of LNG to China for the first time in six months.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Continued high reliance of European nations on US LNG imports
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Open Questions
- What specific factors drove the 8% decline in exports from January to February?
- Will the resumption of exports to China continue in the coming months?
