US Natural Gas Exports Forecasted to Grow 28 Percent by 2027

Five LNG projects are set to begin operations in 2026–27, boosting overall U.S. exports.

Cargo ships sail in the Arabian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz in the United Arab Emirates on March 19, 2026. AP Photo

Exports of natural gas from the United States are expected to jump 28 percent during 2026–2027 as new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities start operations.

“In our forecast, net exports of U.S. natural gas (exports minus imports) grow 18 percent to 18.7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026. In 2027, net exports increase another 10 percent to 20.5 Bcf/d,” the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in an April 16 statement.