Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the explosive growth of the US LNG market driven by Europe's urgency to reduce dependence on Russian gas and increased energy procurement from the US by Asia [1][2] - In 2023, US LNG developers have signed sales and purchase agreements (SPAs) totaling 29.5 million tons, which is more than four times the annual contract volume of 7 million tons expected for 2024 [1] - The US LNG industry is on track to achieve the second-highest export signing volume in history, following 2022, due to favorable market and regulatory conditions [1] Group 2 - Six US LNG projects have completed Final Investment Decisions (FID) this year, a record number, contributing to a global LNG financing total of $72 billion [2] - The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US LNG export capacity will increase by 5 billion cubic feet per day between 2025 and 2026, with export volumes expected to rise from 11.9 billion cubic feet per day in 2024 to 16.3 billion cubic feet per day in 2026 [2]