how much lng does the us export

The U.S. exported about 15.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of LNG in 2025, and the EIA forecasts exports will rise to over 18.1 Bcf/d in 2027.

Quick Scoop

That makes the United States the world’s largest LNG exporter , ahead of Australia and Qatar.

A simple way to think about it: the U.S. is already shipping LNG at very high levels, so there is only limited spare capacity to push exports much higher in the short term.

Recent context

• March 2026 exports hit an all-time high as plants ran above nameplate capacity and new units came online.
• Industry reporting in March and April 2026 said U.S. LNG facilities were operating close to maximum capacity.

• The EIA’s latest outlook still expects further growth by 2027.

Bottom line

If you want the shortest answer: the U.S. currently exports roughly 15 Bcf/d of LNG, or about 15 billion cubic feet per day.