*US LNG exports have soared over the last two years as new liquefaction capacity has come online with the country now challenging Qatar and Australia as the world’s top LNG exporter.

*The US exported 6.09mn tons for November according to figures from data intelligence firm Kpler, the first time ever that the US has been ahead of longtime number one Qatar. Australia was well ahead with 7.08mn tons, however (see chart). (CONTINUED - 174 WORDS)