Australia to become top LNG exporter by 2018 By: CNBC.com News October 30, 2014 at 01:50 AM EDT Australia is set to become the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter by 2018, according to HSBC, as more production comes online. Read More >> Related Stocks: HSBC HOLDING PLC 8.125 ERPETUAL CAPITAL SECURITIES PetroChina