Cheniere Energy's Stock Slides as Sabine Pass Demand Dips to Two-Month Low Trading Volume Ranks 304th in U.S. Market

Cheniere Energy (LNG) closed at 0.09% lower on August 18, with a trading volume of $310 million, ranking 304th among U.S. stocks. The decline followed reduced gas demand at its Sabine Pass facility, which operates at 3.7 billion cubic feet per day—down from its full capacity of 4.5 bcfd, according to LSEG data. This marked the lowest two-month level for U.S. LNG plant demand at 14.7 bcfd.

The Sabine Pass facility, the nation’s largest LNG export terminal, has historically driven U.S. dominance in global LNG exports. However, the drop in utilization suggests potential operational disruptions or maintenance at the site. Analysts noted that reduced throughput at key export hubs could signal broader challenges in maintaining steady output amid fluctuating global demand.

Cheniere declined to comment on the facility’s status. Meanwhile, U.S. natural gas futures fell 1% as weaker plant demand and elevated production pressured markets. The decline aligns with broader concerns about seasonal storage builds and infrastructure capacity constraints, though no direct operational issues were cited for the company’s facilities.

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