
The EIA reported U.S. LNG exports reached 1.94 Bcf/d in 2017, up from 0.5 Bcf/d in 2016, all from Sabine Pass. Mexico, South Korea and China took 53% of volumes, and almost 60% was sold on the spot market.
Rapid growth in U.S. LNG exports links domestic Henry Hub prices more closely to global demand, which can tighten U.S. gas supply. This is a retrospective government data release with limited immediate price impact.
After 74 past bullish report events, Natural Gas moved a median +1.3% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -4.0% to +11.3%), and +2.1% over 20.
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