U.S. LNG: America’s Engine Of Growth And Security

February 18, 2026

Americans have witnessed a remarkable transformation of the U.S. energy industry in the 21st century, from a situation of energy scarcity to one of great abundance. Thanks largely to the Shale Revolution, which saw its advent around the turn of the century in the gassy Barnett Shale of North Texas, the U.S. has transformed from a big net importer of both oil and LNG to a net exporter of both energy resources.