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Venture Global Sees 191% Profit Surge, Plans LNG Expansion

3/6/2026

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Venture Global reported adjusted core profit up 191% to $2.0 billion and net income up 23% to $1.07 billion, driven by Plaquemines LNG shipments.
In 2026, it expects 145-156 cargoes from Calcasieu Pass and 341-371 from Plaquemines.
It foresees adjusted core earnings of $5.2-$5.8 billion in 2026, slightly below forecasts.
The company aims to double LNG export capacity by 2029 amid Middle East tensions.

History

Historical Context

The Plaquemines LNG project received federal approval in 2019, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. energy policy following the surge in domestic natural gas production since 2010. Venture Global's $8.5 billion investment aims to meet rising global liquefied natural gas demand, with projections of 341-371 cargoes by 2026, enhancing U.S. energy security amid geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East.

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Story summary

Venture Global reported adjusted core profit up 191% to $2.0 billion and net income up 23% to $1.07 billion, driven by Plaquemines LNG shipments.
In 2026, it expects 145-156 cargoes from Calcasieu Pass and 341-371 from Plaquemines.
It foresees adjusted core earnings of $5.2-$5.8 billion in 2026, slightly below forecasts.
The company aims to double LNG export capacity by 2029 amid Middle East tensions.

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