QatarEnergy is spearheading the North Field West expansion to bolster production, contracting Baker Hughes for the core liquefaction technology. The project aims to lift Qatar's capacity from 77 million to 142 million tonnes per year, with the new lines expected to come online toward the end of the decade. Meanwhile, the United States remains a focal point for new capacity. NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG in South Texas is already 74% complete on its first two trains, with major backing from firms like TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips. Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG project, also in Texas, is scaling up with a $12-14 billion Phase 2 expansion that will eventually house four liquefaction trains.

Global diversification efforts extend to Alaska and South America. The Alaska LNG project, a partnership between Glenfarne Group and the state government, aims to monetize North Slope resources through a massive pipeline and liquefaction complex. In Argentina, the Vaca Muerta shale basin is the target for a multi-tiered export strategy. Led by YPF and partners including Eni, the project seeks to leverage floating LNG units for a 2027 start, followed by a larger-scale land-based export terminal by 2030. These developments represent a strategic shift as energy markets move to secure long-term, reliable supply routes outside of traditional, high-risk corridors.