U.S. Nat Gas Liquids Exports Hit Record—Even With China Playing Hardball

U.S. Nat Gas Liquids Exports Hit Record—Even With China Playing Hardball

As it turns out, a trade war with your biggest customer isn’t the death knell some made it out to be. U.S. exports of natural gas liquids (NGLs) hit an all-time high in April, defying concerns that the escalating trade war with China would choke off demand. Ship tracking data from Kpler and Vortexa pegged NGL exports at 2.9 million barrels per day (bpd)—a record level—even as exports to China tumbled 35% month-over-month. NGLs like ethane, propa…

Outlook for Warmer US Temps Boosts Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25) on Friday closed up by +0.203 (+5.65%). June nat-gas prices on Friday rallied to a 4-week high and settled sharply higher on the outlook for above-normal US temperatures to boost electricity demand for air conditioning. On Friday, forecaster Xweather said temperatures will be above normal...

U.S. LNG and International Security

U.S. LNG exports are a powerful geopolitical tool with the capacity to bolster strategic alliances, increase global engagement and influence, and restrict adversaries' opportunities for coercion. However, overreliance on LNG carries serious strategic risks and negative environmental impacts for the United States and its partners. The post Briefing Note – U.S. LNG and International Security appeared first on American Security Project.

U.S. Exports of Natural Gas Liquids Touch Record High in April - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events

(Reuters) – U.S. exports of natural gas liquids touched a record high in April, even as a trade war between the U.S. and China cut shipments to the top buyer, ship tracking data showed. The recent trade developments have threatened U.S. exports of natural gas liquids (NGLs), such as ethane, butane and propane, used to ...

Despite tariff disruption, U.S. retains grip on global NGL market

Despite tariff disruption, U.S. retains grip on global NGL market May 8, 2025 Posted by: Quatro Strategies Categories: Oil & Gas, United States No Comments Subscribe to unlock this insight. START YOUR TRIAL NOWALREADY A MEMBER? .vc_custom_1452662201783{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}.vc_custom_1533640275437{margin-bottom: 4…