HOUSTON, U.S. -- The U.S. will see its production capacity for liquefied natural gas surge 20% by the end of the year, becoming the world's top exporter of the fuel, helped by Europe's efforts to wean itself off Russian supplies.
Country set to become top exporter of the fuel this year

Liquefied natural gas storage tanks and a tanker at a Tokyo Electric Power power plant in Futtsu, near Tokyo. © Reuters
HOUSTON, U.S. -- The U.S. will see its production capacity for liquefied natural gas surge 20% by the end of the year, becoming the world's top exporter of the fuel, helped by Europe's efforts to wean itself off Russian supplies.