According to vessel-tracking data from Kpler, cited by Bloomberg, global LNG deliveries in 2025 increased by 4% compared to 2024, reaching 429 million tons. The growth was driven primarily by North America, which became the main source of new supply this year.
In Canada, the first shipments from the LNG Canada export terminal began in mid-year, marking the country’s practical entry into the global LNG market. In the United States, the Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana launched production and steadily increased export volumes, strengthening the country’s position as the world’s largest LNG exporter.
By the end of 2025, the United States will become the first nation to surpass 100 million tons of LNG exports per year. This milestone comes amid the ongoing transformation of the global gas market. One of the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine has been the displacement of Russia by the U.S. as Europe’s main gas supplier, securing a dominant role for Washington in the region.
The United States and Canada have already mapped out further expansion of export capacity. Combined plans aim to reach around 150 million tons of LNG exports by 2035, further reinforcing North America’s influence in the global energy landscape.
