The energy crisis in Europe has helped the United States position itself as the world’s largest LNG exporter. The United States, as the world’s biggest LNG exporter, also has the world’s largest backlog of near-shovel-ready liquefied natural gas projects. Limited pipeline capacity remains the biggest hurdle to expanding the sector. The United States has become the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter as deliveries to energy-starved buyers in Europe and Asia have surged. In the current year, five developers have signed over 20 long-term deals to supply more than 30 million metric tons/year of LNG or roughly 4 Bcf/d, to energy-starved buyers in Europe and Asia. Recently, LNG giant Cheniere Energy Inc .(NYSE: LNG) revealed that it’s had the most active year for contracting since 2011. Meanwhile, volatile spot prices and a worsening supply outlook have triggered a rush by importers to negotiate long-term deals as they attempt […]