"The Trump administration has made very clear they support growing LNG exports," Venture CEO Mike Sabel told CNBC in an interview Friday.

Venture Global launched its initial public offering with a lofty goal: Raise up to $2.3 billion at a $110 billion valuation in the biggest stock-market debut since summer. The market had different plans.

Venture Global Inc. shares slipped 3.8% in the natural gas exporter’s debut as a public company, after slashing its price target ahead of its IPO.