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Wave of US LNG expansions picks up steam

Developments in March confirm expectations that US LNG exports will more than double this year, but the market for buyers remains competitive Developments in March confirm expectations that US LNG exports will more than double this year, but the market for buyers remains competitive.
By Sara Stefanini 21 March 2019 Americas / LNG 0 34055
The Cameron LNG project. (Sempra LNG)

The second wave of United States LNG export projects is gathering steam, with the Cameron plant nearing first production, Calcasieu Pass approaching construction and clear signs appearing of industry and political backing for further facilities. 

Developments this month confirm the US is on track to become the world’s third-largest exporter by the end of 2019. Deliveries from the country are expected to hit 252 million cubic metres per day (MMcm/d) by the end of this year compared with 101 MMcm/d at the end of 2018, the...