Shares of Venture Global, Inc. (VG) are soaring 5.45% in Tuesday's intraday trading session following the company's strong first-quarter results and increased forecast for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The LNG producer reported better-than-expected revenue and provided an optimistic outlook for its ongoing projects.

Venture Global's Q1 revenue surged 105% year-over-year to $2.89 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of $2.76 billion. The company also raised its export volume forecast, now expecting to ship 145-150 cargoes from its Calcasieu Pass project and 222-239 cargoes from its Plaquemines project in 2025. This increase in projected exports signals growing demand for LNG and improved operational efficiency at Venture Global's facilities.

Adding to investor optimism, CEO Mike Sabel announced that the company expects to execute and report on several 20-year LNG sales contracts in the coming quarters. Furthermore, Venture Global anticipates having the entire Phase 1 of its Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana operational by the end of May, demonstrating significant progress in its expansion efforts. These developments, coupled with the strong quarterly performance, have fueled investor confidence in Venture Global's growth prospects in the LNG market.