LNG: US could replace Norway as the leading supplier

The EU is importing increasing amounts of liquefied natural gas from the US, at a faster rate than expected. Although US LNG is generally more expensive, the contracts are considered more flexible. This trend is being driven by geopolitical crises.

13. May 2026
Die Gasleitung an der Brücke mit der FSRU Höegh Esperanza im Hintergrund.
Liquefied natural gas from the United States also arrives in Germany via LNG terminals such as the one in Wilhelmshaven. (picture alliance/dpa | Izabela Mittwollen)

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Last updated: 13. May 2026