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Qatar signs 28-year U.S. LNG deal after Iran cripples its exports

Signed long-term supply deal with QatarEnergy

Iran's March strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan complex knocked out about 17% of the Gulf state's LNG export capacity. On October 22, QatarEnergy agreed to buy 4 million metric tons of U.S. LNG a year from Cheniere Energy through 2054. Deliveries begin in 2031.

Updated Oct 27

Gulf Coast LNG buildout reshapes global energy trade

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As of May 2026: Operates America's first and second LNG export terminals

When Cheniere Energy shipped America's first LNG cargo from Louisiana in February 2016, the U.S. was a net gas importer. A decade later, the country leads the world in LNG exports, with capacity set to more than double by 2029.

Updated May 27