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June 21, 2026

Americas Pipelines and MLPs: US LNG Complex Post US-Iran MOU

Sector ReportEquitiesEnergy

Goldman Sachs remains constructive on the US LNG complex (Cheniere, Venture Global, Golar LNG) despite the US-Iran agreement to restore Strait of Hormuz energy flows. The firm expects global gas markets to remain tight through 2027 due to ex-Qatar supply disruptions.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The US and Iran signed an agreement to restore energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, expected to normalize by end-July.
  • 2.Global gas balances are expected to remain tight through 2027 due to Qatari supply disruptions and delays, despite long-term expectations of a market tilt into oversupply.
  • 3.Goldman Sachs maintains a constructive outlook on the US LNG complex (Cheniere, Venture Global, Golar LNG) following the recent sell-off.

Table of Contents

  • Key Takeaways
  • Updating Estimates for LNG, VG, and GLNG
  • Updating Estimates
  • Cheniere Energy
  • Venture Global
  • Golar LNG
  • Valuation and Risks
  • CQP
  • VG
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Disclosures

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Authors

John MackayOlivia FosterJackie KoletasBen Lund

Securities

LNGVGGLNG

Themes

Energy GeopoliticsLNG Market Supply/DemandCommodity Pricing

Regions

Middle EastUnited StatesIranQatar