Venture Global LNG volumes in fiscal 2026
Short Answer
The model assigns meaningfully higher odds than the market for Venture Global LNG volumes above 1780 tbtu (model 20.0% vs market 0.0%), driven by updated cargo guidance and the Q4 2026 commercialization of Plaquemines Phase 1.
1. Executive Verdict
- Plaquemines Phase 1's Q4 2026 commercialization likely drives volumes above 1900 TBtu.
- Strong global demand and raised full-year 2026 EBITDA guidance support volumes exceeding 1948 TBtu.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 1780 tbtu | 0.0% | 20.0% | Updated cargo guidance and Plaquemines Phase 1's Q4 2026 commercialization support higher volumes. |
| Above 1820 tbtu | 0.0% | 20.0% | A tight global LNG market and raised EBITDA guidance suggest higher fiscal 2026 volumes. |
| Above 1860 tbtu | 0.0% | 20.0% | Strong H1 2026 performance and favorable market conditions anticipate reaching higher company output. |
| Above 1900 tbtu | 0.0% | 20.0% | Plaquemines Phase 1's Q4 2026 commercialization and favorable market conditions increase higher output likelihood. |
| Above 1940 tbtu | 0.0% | 20.0% | Robust market conditions and Plaquemines Phase 1's ramp-up could lead to an upside surprise in volumes. |
Current Context
Venture Global projects total cargo exports of 500–518 for 2026. This comprises 149–154 cargos from the Calcasieu Pass facility and 351–364 from Plaquemines [^][^]. For the first half of 2026, the company reported 257 cargos exported and 947.2 TBtu of LNG sold [^][^]. These operations generated $9.177 billion in revenue and $3.863 billion in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA during the period [^][^].
Management raised 2026 EBITDA guidance citing higher liquefaction fees. The full-year Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026 increased to $8.7–$9.1 billion, up from the prior $8.2–$8.5 billion range [^][^][^]. This upward revision reflects higher liquefaction fees on remaining unsold cargos [^][^][^]. Management and expert outlooks indicate that ongoing Middle East conflict and global LNG market tightness, including supply issues, have strengthened pricing power, leading to adjusted assumptions of $12.50–$13.50/MMBtu for remaining 2026 liquefaction fees [^][^].
2. Market Behavior & Price Dynamics
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
The market for Venture Global's fiscal 2026 LNG volumes shows a sharp, one-day repricing. On August 13, the probability moved from a low of 1.0% to 25.0%, before jumping to 95.0% on August 14, where it has remained. This rapid upward revision reflects the market's absorption of the company's strong performance and guidance. Venture Global reported exporting 257 LNG cargos in the first half of 2026 and issued full-year guidance of 500–518 cargos. The price action indicates a high degree of confidence that the company will meet the underlying volume target for the contract.
The price chart shows clear support at 1.0% and immediate, strong resistance at 95.0%. The entire move occurred without establishing any intermediate technical levels. Despite the decisive price movement, the total volume traded is zero contracts. This lack of liquidity suggests the price changes are not the result of active, two-sided trading. The current 95.0% probability may reflect the initial pricing from the market maker or a single participant's orders rather than broad market consensus or conviction.
The current price implies that the resolution event is almost certain. However, the absence of trading volume means this sentiment is untested. The market is effectively dormant, with the price reflecting published corporate guidance but lacking confirmation from actual trading activity. Without volume, the price level's predictive value is limited, serving more as a marker based on public data than a reflection of aggregated market opinion.
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
📈 August 13, 2026: 85.0pp spike
Price increased from 1.0% to 86.0%
Outcome: Above 1820 tbtu
What happened: The available research indicates no evidence of an "85.0 percentage point spike" or related news for Venture Global LNG volumes on August 13, 2026 [^]. Instead, significant market activity, including a 7.29% decline in Venture Global shares due to a revenue miss despite beating earnings-per-share, occurred on August 11, 2026, following the company's Q2 earnings release [^]. While Venture Global announced raised full fiscal year 2026 guidance on August 11, 2026 [^][^], this traditional news event does not align with the reported price spike on August 13. Therefore, based on the provided information, social media activity was irrelevant as no such price movement is evidenced on the specified date.
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This Kalshi market asks if Venture Global's LNG volumes in fiscal 2026 will be above 1860 TBtu. A "Yes" resolution is triggered if the total LNG volumes are greater than 1860 TBtu, while a "No" resolution occurs if they are 1860 TBtu or less. Trading for this market concludes on February 5, 4:00 PM EST, and the maximum payout date is May 6, 2027.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 1780 tbtu | $0.96 | $0.05 | 0% |
| Above 1820 tbtu | $0.94 | $0.14 | 0% |
| Above 1860 tbtu | $0.66 | $0.42 | 0% |
| Above 1900 tbtu | $0.30 | $0.78 | 0% |
| Above 1940 tbtu | $0.08 | $0.93 | 0% |
Market Discussion
Venture Global expects to export 500 - 518 total LNG cargos in 2026, comprising 149 - 154 from Calcasieu Pass and 351 - 364 from Plaquemines [^][^]. Market participants view the company's high ratio of uncontracted spot volumes as a key driver of potential upside, benefiting from structural LNG market tightness [^][^][^]. However, there is debate on whether current valuation premiums are temporary, with risks noted for operational execution and demand substitution [^][^][^][^].
5. Trader Dashboard
A deterministic, per-market integrity scorecard computed from order-book and price data. Higher is better for Trader Trust, Liquidity, Move Quality and Resolution; higher means more risk for Quote Risk and Avoid Risk.
Above 1780 tbtuPrimaryTrader Trust—Liquidity—Move Quality—Resolution—Quote Risk—Avoid Risk—
Move Quality—No significant move
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Above 1820 tbtuTrader Trust—Liquidity—Move Quality—Resolution—Quote Risk—Avoid Risk—
Move Quality—No significant move
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Above 1860 tbtuTrader Trust—Liquidity—Move Quality—Resolution—Quote Risk—Avoid Risk—
Move Quality—No significant move
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Above 1900 tbtuTrader Trust—Liquidity—Move Quality—Resolution—Quote Risk—Avoid Risk—
Move Quality—No significant move
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Above 1940 tbtuTrader Trust—Liquidity—Move Quality—Resolution—Quote Risk—Avoid Risk—
Move Quality—No significant move
- Factor
trader_dashboard_lean_v1.13 · computed Aug 14, 2026
6. What operational milestones or potential disruptions at the Plaquemines and Calcasieu Pass facilities could most significantly impact Venture Global's H2 2026 production volumes?
| Plaquemines Phase 1 Target COD | Q4 2026 [^][^][^] |
|---|---|
| Plaquemines Phase 1 Expected Cargoes (2026) | 351 GÇô364 cargoes [^] |
| Calcasieu Pass Expected Cargoes (2026) | 149 GÇô154 cargoes [^] |
The Commercial Operations Date (COD) for Plaquemines Phase 1 is a critical H2 2026 milestone. The most significant operational milestone impacting Venture Global's H2 2026 production volumes is the target Commercial Operations Date (COD) for Plaquemines Phase 1 in Q4 2026. This target is contingent on final commissioning, assurance testing, and potential remediation work. Operational risks for this phase include the successful completion of commissioning and potential regulatory or construction delays. For 2026, Venture Global expects to export 351–364 cargoes from Plaquemines [^][^][^][^][^].
Calcasieu Pass operations show stability, with key issues resolved. Major scheduled turbine maintenance at Calcasieu Pass was completed in Q2 2026 without significant production curtailment. Additionally, major arbitration issues with customers, such as Edison, have been resolved [^]. Venture Global expects to export 149–154 cargoes from Calcasieu Pass for 2026 [^][^][^][^]. Other operational risks for H2 2026 include market-driven fluctuations in natural gas prices and LNG liquefaction fees [^][^][^][^].
7. How does the production ramp-up at Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG facility compare to the historical ramp-up of its Calcasieu Pass facility and Cheniere's Corpus Christi Stage III?
| Plaquemines LNG Phase 1 COD | Q4 2026 [^][^][^][^] |
|---|---|
| Venture Global 2026 Total Cargoes | 500–518 [^][^] |
| Calcasieu Pass Ramp-up Duration | Approximately 3 years [^] |
Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG anticipates a swift progression to commercial operation. Phase 1 is currently in its final commissioning and testing stages, with its commercial operation date (COD) reaffirmed for Q4 2026. Phase 2 is projected to achieve COD in mid-2027 [^][^][^][^]. The company expects Plaquemines to export between 351 and 364 cargoes in 2026, contributing to a total consolidated cargo guidance of 500–518 for the year [^][^].
Plaquemines shows a quicker operational timeline than Calcasieu Pass. This anticipated timeline for Plaquemines suggests a more rapid transition to commercial operations compared to Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass facility. Calcasieu Pass experienced a delay of approximately three years, from its initial LNG production in January 2022 to the commencement of long-term contracted cargo deliveries in April 2025. This delay was attributed to equipment-related challenges and a complex modular start-up process [^].
Cheniere's Corpus Christi Stage III offers a different ramp-up trajectory. This facility began producing its first LNG in late 2024. As of June 2026, six of its seven midscale trains were operational, with the seventh expected to produce first LNG imminently as of early August 2026 [^][^][^]. However, specific cargo export numbers for Corpus Christi Stage 3 in 2026 were not available, preventing a direct cargo-based comparison with Plaquemines [^][^].
8. Which public data sources, such as EIA reports or maritime vessel tracking, offer the most timely data on Venture Global's LNG export cargos for H2 2026?
| Total Cargos H2 2026 Guidance | 500–518 (total cargos) [^][^][^] |
|---|---|
| Calcasieu Pass Cargos H2 2026 Guidance | 149–154 (from Calcasieu Pass) [^][^][^] |
| Plaquemines Cargos H2 2026 Guidance | 351–364 (from Plaquemines) [^][^][^] |
Official company filings provide the most accurate LNG export data. Venture Global's official quarterly 8-K filings and investor relations news releases offer the most timely and accurate public data on its LNG export cargo volumes [^][^][^][^]. These primary sources explicitly detail cargo counts and terajoules (TBtu) sold from both the Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines facilities, serving as definitive records for company performance [^][^][^][^].
Venture Global projects 500-518 cargos for H2 2026. For the second half of 2026 (H2 2026), Venture Global has issued an annual guidance range anticipating 500–518 total cargos [^][^][^]. This projection includes 149–154 cargos from Calcasieu Pass and 351–364 from Plaquemines [^][^][^]. While industry analysts often use maritime vessel tracking services for real-time export estimates, the company's official volume recognition, which directly impacts revenue, may not align precisely with shipment dates due to varying contractual terms such as Free On Board (FOB) versus Delivered Ex Ship (DES) or Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) [^][^]. Actual quarterly performance for H2 2026 will be disclosed in subsequent earnings reports [^][^][^].
9. Based on the 947.2 TBtu exported in H1 2026, what cargo count and average volume per cargo are required in H2 2026 to meet the market's various resolution thresholds?
| H1 2026 Cargos | 257 (Venture Global) [^][^][^][^] |
|---|---|
| H1 2026 Export Volume | 965.5 TBtu (Venture Global) [^][^][^][^] |
| Required H2 2026 Cargos | 243-261 additional cargos [^] |
Venture Global needs additional H2 cargos to meet 2026 guidance. During the first half of 2026, Venture Global exported a total of 257 cargos, amounting to 965.5 TBtu [^][^][^][^]. To achieve its updated full-year 2026 guidance range of 500 to 518 total cargos, the company must export between 243 and 261 additional cargos in the second half of 2026 [^].
H1 2026 average volume estimates full-year export targets. The exports in the first half of 2026 indicate an average volume of approximately 3.757 TBtu per cargo [^][^][^][^][^]. Utilizing this H1 average, meeting the full-year cargo guidance would result in an estimated total annual export volume ranging from approximately 1,878 TBtu to 1,948 TBtu [^]. However, the available information does not specify a separate average volume per cargo required for H2 2026 to achieve these targets.
10. How might significant fluctuations in European (TTF) and Asian (JKM) natural gas prices influence Venture Global's cargo destination decisions and total export volumes in H2 2026?
| Contracted Capacity (2026) | Approximately 91% (of available cargo capacity) [^][^][^] |
|---|---|
| Expected LNG Cargoes (2026) | 500-518 cargoes [^][^] |
| Arbitrage Spread Cost | Approximately $1.00-$3.00/MMBtu (cost of freight and canal transit) [^][^][^][^] |
Venture Global's flexible cargo destinations are driven by international gas price spreads. The company’s destination decisions for flexible spot cargoes are primarily influenced by significant fluctuations in European (TTF) and Asian (JKM) natural gas prices [^][^][^][^]. Profitability in 2026 is bolstered by Iran-related disruptions to global LNG supplies, which have widened the spread between Henry Hub and international benchmarks (TTF/JKM), enabling higher liquefaction fees on its unsold and flexible spot cargoes [^][^][^][^]. These destination decisions are largely driven by the JKM-TTF arbitrage spread; when this price differential exceeds the estimated $1.00-$3.00/MMBtu cost of freight and canal transit, flexible cargoes are incentivized to move to the higher-priced market, although diversions are not instantaneous due to logistical constraints and existing contractual obligations [^][^][^][^].
Contracted capacity limits changes in total export volumes. For the 2026 fiscal year, Venture Global expects to export between 500 and 518 LNG cargoes in total [^][^]. However, approximately 91% of Venture Global's available cargo capacity for 2026 is already contracted, meaning only a small portion remains available for flexible spot market arbitrage [^][^][^]. While the company uses a portfolio approach to maintain some flexibility for high-margin market opportunities, this contracted capacity significantly limits the extent to which JKM-TTF fluctuations can impact total export volumes for 2026 [^][^][^].
11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Venture Global expects 500-518 LNG cargos exported in 2026, comprising 149-154 from Calcasieu Pass and 351-364 from Plaquemines [^] [^] . Full-year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance stands at $8.7 billion - $9.1 billion, an increase after a strong Q2 2026 [^][^]. Bullish catalysts include a tight global LNG market, driven by geopolitical issues like the Iran conflict, and increased pricing power through shorter-term contracts [^][^][^]. The approaching commercialization of Plaquemines Phase 1 also serves as a positive driver [^][^][^].
Bearish risks involve operational or execution setbacks in construction and commissioning of large projects, potential demand substitution, and significant capital expenditure requirements, with $13 billion forecasted for 2026 [^] [^] . Plaquemines Phase 1 commercial operations are targeted for Q4 2026, with Phase 2 expected mid-2027 [^][^]. CP2 construction is ongoing, targeting first LNG in the second half of 2027 [^][^].
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: May 06, 2027
- Closes: May 06, 2027
12. Decision-Flipping Events
- Trigger: Venture Global expects 500-518 LNG cargos exported in 2026, comprising 149-154 from Calcasieu Pass and 351-364 from Plaquemines [^] [^] .
- Trigger: Full-year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance stands at $8.7 billion - $9.1 billion, an increase after a strong Q2 2026 [^] [^] .
- Trigger: Bullish catalysts include a tight global LNG market, driven by geopolitical issues like the Iran conflict, and increased pricing power through shorter-term contracts [^] [^] [^] .
- Trigger: The approaching commercialization of Plaquemines Phase 1 also serves as a positive driver [^] [^] [^] .
14. Historical Resolutions
No historical resolution data available for this series.
