TechnicalUp to date · Jan 15, 2026
LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)
Natural gas cooled to -162°C (-260°F), at which point it becomes a liquid occupying 1/600th of its gaseous volume. LNG is shipped in specialized tankers to markets that pipelines cannot reach.
Why It Matters
The U.S. became the world's largest LNG exporter, providing gas to Europe and Asia. LNG trade connects U.S. gas prices to global markets and has geopolitical implications (e.g., reducing Europe's dependence on Russian gas).