U.S. LNG feedgas demand returned to full strength last week, with every terminal operating at or above contracted utilization levels.
Lingering cold weather in the Northeast weighed on Cove Point and Elba Island earlier this month, but warmer temperatures have allowed intake to rebound to peak winter levels.
Feedgas demand averaged 18.9 Bcf/d last week, up around 0.3 Bcf/d week-on-week. Weather-related hiccups aside, U.S. feedgas demand has been incredibly strong, averaging nearly 18.5 Bcf/d since the beginning of November 2025 compared to 14 Bcf/d, in the same period a year ago.
The largest driver of the growth has been Plaquemines LNG. Plaquemines is technically still commissioning, but it has been producing LNG at full capacity since October 2025. More growth is expected this year as Corpus Christi Stage III continues to ramp up. Golden Pass is also expected to begin producing LNG soon. Stay tuned to the LNG Voyager Weekly Report for more insights on the LNG industry.
