More Competition for LNG Exports Coming from Qatar CNG/LNG | Exporting | Industrywide Issues December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 click for larger version The U.S. is on track to overtake both Qatar and Australia to become the top LNG (liquefied natural gas) exporter by 2024. However, our reign at the top may be short-lived. Qatar announced last week it will boost LNG production by 64% by 2027. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!) Related