# CME’s LNG futures contract highlights new era for U.S. natural gas - DTN

> CME Group announced a US-based physical LNG futures contract, with trading to begin October 14 pending regulatory review. Delivery points include Sabine Pass and Freeport LNG. US LNG exports grew sharply since 2016 and averaged about 4.7 Bcf/d in June.

- Date: 2019-09-09 · published 2019-09-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/57259-cme-s-lng-futures-contract-highlights-new-era-for-u-s-natural-gas-dtn
- Commodities: [Natural Gas](https://feedsoft.ai/c/NATGAS.md)

## Why it matters

A new LNG futures benchmark improves price discovery for US gas exports and links domestic gas prices more closely to global markets, which supports export-driven demand.

## Read by commodity

- NATGAS: neutral

## Sources

- dtn.com: https://www.dtn.com/cmes-lng-futures-contract-highlights-new-era-for-u-s-natural-gas/

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