2026 World LNG Report

The 2026 edition of the International Gas Union’s (IGU) World LNG Report shows record trade, near-record investment and a strong long-term growth outlook despite unprecedented market disruption.

The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade reached a record of 437 million tonnes in 2025, with a 6.3% increase – the strongest growth since 2022, while investment in new LNG supply surged to its highest level in six years. Trade growth was driven by expanding supplies from the United States, Qatar and other producers, while Canada and Mauritania/Senegal joined the ranks of LNG-exporting nations for the first time.

The Report reveals an industry entering a new phase of maturity and resilience, having successfully responded to one of the most challenging periods in its history while continuing to expand its role in supporting global energy security, economic development and emissions reduction.