LNG Shipping

European emissions regulations are creating a divide in the LNG carrier fleet, impacting older vessels' economic viability.

Frontera Energy signed an LNG supply deal with Ecopetrol, facilitating an FSRU lease and supporting its energy infrastructure pivot.

CB&I secured a major contract to build LNG storage tanks for a $13 billion export project in Louisiana, United States

Knutsen Group ordered a new 174,000 cbm LNG carrier from Hanwha Ocean, valued at $250 million, for 2029 delivery

Royal Vopak has made a conditional Final Investment Decision for the expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal in Rotterdam

A conditional final investment decision will prolong operations at a Dutch LNG terminal until 2036, securing its role.

Korean shipyards are expanding their high-value vessel orders to include VLGCs and VLACs due to rising LPG demand.

JP Morgan affiliates are reportedly investing over $660 million in five new tanker and gas carrier vessels from Samsung Heavy Industries

BW LPG has ordered eight new very large gas carriers from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for $940 million.

Carnival Jubilee cruise ship successfully completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in Roatán, Honduras.

New UK regulations prohibit Russian LNG maritime transport and tighten controls on UK-flagged vessels, impacting global shipping.

South Africa's TNPA signed a 25-year deal with Ukwanda LNG for an onshore regasification facility at Port of Ngqura

KN Energies will support a new FSRU project for an LNG terminal in Poland's Gulf of Gdańsk

Egypt has made significant gas discoveries, but import pressure is expected to persist due to domestic demand.

Nordic American Tankers declared a $0.22 Q1 2026 dividend, citing the best tanker market conditions in decades.

Cheniere Energy Partners has signed an EPC contract with Bechtel for the Sabine Pass LNG export terminal expansion in Louisiana

Asian buyers canceled US LPG cargoes as freight costs surged following the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict.

Technip Energies has secured approval for its role in a $13 billion US LNG export project in Louisiana

The United States achieved record energy exports in 2025, with a significant net export surplus, primarily due to petroleum trade

European natural gas futures saw a rebound to €47.1/MWh amidst persistent Middle East geopolitical uncertainty.

Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Brunei, targeting offshore, naval, and logistics operations.

An icebreaking LNG carrier is making an early eastbound transit of Russia's Northern Sea Route with Arctic LNG 2 cargo.

Australia's proposed gas reservation framework faces industry backlash, raising concerns about investment and export reliability

GTT has secured new orders for LNG carrier tank designs from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Hanwha Ocean.

LNG charter rates are climbing as Asian buyers seek Atlantic basin cargoes to offset Middle East Gulf supply reductions.

Middle East LNG exporters face years of resolving contractual disputes and restoring missed deliveries after the Strait of Hormuz reopens

Molgas Energy Group completed LNG bunkering for the LCO2 vessel Northern Pathfinder at a Norwegian terminal

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook was assured that new gas export curbs will not harm the state's LNG industry

Adnoc completed another LNG shipment from the Persian Gulf to India, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, continuing increased energy exports

A potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a major energy supply shock, with oil prices possibly reaching $200.