LNG Exports
Exports of Natural Gas Good for Economy
The U.S. has abundant supplies of natural gas. Industry advancements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have led to a dramatic increase in the estimated recoverable shale gas resources located in the United States. Natural gas can be safely exported through LNG. Exporting natural gas through LNG has significant benefits for the U.S. See details here.
LNG Facts
Projected U.S. LNG exports are less than 8% of projected U.S. consumption; and less than 2% of EIA’s estimates of the U.S. total natural gas resource base.