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Sempra Begins Permitting Process for Major LNG Expansion in Texas
EnergyNow.com · October 21, 2026 · Week 2026-43
Summary
Sempra has initiated the permitting process for a major LNG expansion project in Texas. This move signals a further build-out of US LNG export capacity, which will increase competition for global market share against established MENA producers like Qatar and emerging suppliers like the UAE and Oman.
Strategic Implication
The expansion of US LNG export capacity creates long-term competitive pressure on MENA producers, potentially impacting global gas pricing and contract negotiations in key European and Asian demand centers.