European Energy Giants Sign Deals to Buy American LNG

The Trump administration has been pushing the EU to buy more gas from the United States to balance overall trade.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden titled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House on April 2, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

Italian energy company Eni has inked an agreement to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, the company said in a July 16 statement.

“Eni will purchase 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) for 20 years with offtake starting by the end of the decade,” the company said.