What is the current daily US LPG export volume, and what key infrastructure development contributed to this surge in May?

US LPG exports, particularly propane, reached about 2.2 million barrels per day in May, driven significantly by the full commissioning of the Neches River Terminal (NRT) Phase 2 'flex' ethane and propane terminal in Orange County, Texas, operated by Enterprise Products Partners LP.

Why are US butane exports seeing increased demand, and how does this relate to global supply disruptions?

An 'additional call' for butane has emerged due to the ongoing Iran crisis, which has disrupted Middle East supply; since Middle East LPG exports are typically a 50:50 mix of propane and butane—unlike the US’s 70:30 ratio—this loss of supply has boosted butane prices in Asia and heightened demand for US butane exports.

US LPG exports surge again as new export terminal starts up

Jun 9, 2026

US LPG exports hit 2.2 million barrels/day in May following the startup of Enterprise Products Partners' new terminal. Middle East supply disruptions drove demand, though analysts anticipate volume normalization as arbitrage narrows.

chemweek

2026-06-09

US LPG exports surge again as new export terminal starts up

US LPG exports surge again as new export terminal starts up

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