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South Korea to increase U.S. LNG purchases by 3.3 million tons a year from 2028



08/27/2025 - 09:48



According to state-owned Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS), South Korea will boost its annual imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States by 3.3 million tons starting in 2028.



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KOGAS struck an agreement with international energy providers such as Trafigura during a meeting of South Korean and U.S. business executives in Washington.

The agreement was finalized after a competitive procedure that started in 2024, enabling KOGAS to broaden its import sources, primarily situated in the Middle East.

According to company representatives, Yonhap reported that the LNG will be sourced from Cheniere facilities in Texas and additional areas.

In July, Seoul committed to purchasing $100 billion in U.S.

source: reuters.com