Venture Global has assembled one of the largest LNG development portfolios in the world — not through legacy infrastructure or national backing, but through an aggressive, modular, and execution-focused development strategy that has redefined how U.S. LNG projects are built.
Over the past decade, the United States has transformed from a marginal LNG importer into the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas. At the center of that transformation stands Cheniere Energy — the company that not only launched U.S. LNG exports but continues to define how each new wave of LNG development unfolds.
Louisiana drilling activity remains steady despite continued price volatility, with the Haynesville shale sustaining the majority of statewide momentum. Stable rig counts, incremental permitting, and consistent natural gas development underscore operators’ focus on core assets and disciplined capital deployment.
Oklahoma’s total rig count remained at 43, matching the prior week’s level.
Western Midstream Partners’ (NYSE: WES) newly announced restructuring of its Delaware Basin natural gas gathering agreements with Occidental Petroleum and ConocoPhillips is not simply a contract amendment. It is a clear example of how midstream infrastructure is being redesigned to support the next phase of Permian development.
Located on the Brownsville Ship Channel in South Texas, Rio Grande LNG is strategically positioned to receive natural gas from some of North America’s most prolific producing regions — particularly the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale — and deliver that supply to global markets.
The United States continues to expand its position as a global LNG supply leader, driven by strong international demand, long-term offtake agreements, and growing geopolitical focus on energy security. The following overview highlights major U.S. LNG export projects, summarizing their locations, current development status, and the companies leading investment across the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
By combining low-cost barrels, advanced recovery, carbon infrastructure, and digital execution, Occidental is positioning itself not just for 2026 — but for whatever energy market follows next.
Mitsubishi Corporation has officially entered the U.S. shale gas upstream sector with a $5.2 billion acquisition of Aethon Energy’s Haynesville Shale assets, marking one of the largest foreign investments in U.S. natural gas in recent years.
At its Investor Open House last Friday, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) outlined plans to initiate front-end engineering design (FEED) in 2026 on four major oil sands expansion projects — signaling one of the most significant long-cycle investment announcements in Canada in over a decade.
