In September, U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports climbed to a record 9.4 million metric tons, slightly above the 9.3 million metric tons shipped in August, reports gCaptain. Europe remained the largest market, taking about two-thirds of total U.S. LNG exports with 6.22 million metric tons in September, compared to 6.16 million the previous month. Exports to Asia also rose, reaching 1.63 million metric tons from 1.47 million in August, accounting for just over 17% of the total. In North Africa, Egypt took in about 0.5 million metric tons across seven cargoes, slightly down from the previous month, as the country boosted imports to offset falling domestic production. Five U.S. LNG cargoes in September departed with a combined 0.4 million metric tons yet remained uncommitted, signaling available flexibility for spot buyers.