S&P Global sees US LNG exports becoming No. 2 net export industry by 2031
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- S&P Global Energy projected U.S. LNG exports will become the No. 2 net export industry by 2031, behind civilian aircraft and parts.
- Feedgas demand for LNG exports forecast to double to 36 bcf/d within five years, implying the U.S. exceeds one-third of global LNG supply.
- Economic impact through 2040 seen at 555,000 jobs annually, USD 1.4 trillion GDP contribution, USD 2.9 trillion business revenues, USD 206 billion taxes.
- Domestic price impact flagged as limited, with household end-user gas costs up 1.6% on average from 2026-2031.
- An “Extended Pause” scenario projected to lift Europe and Asia LNG prices 50% by 2031, shifting up to USD 76 billion per year to non-U.S. suppliers.
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