LNG Shipping

An IMO forum in Singapore emphasized the need for better spill response preparedness as shipping adopts alternative fuels.

Natural gas inventories rose by 53 billion cubic feet, exceeding forecasts and potentially impacting energy markets.

European and British wholesale gas futures tumbled as energy traders took profits and LNG carriers adapted to Middle East routes

Yang Ming has deployed a new 15,600 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership on its Asia-Mediterranean service, boosting capacity.

NYK Group named its new 174,000 cbm LNG carrier, Diamond Gas Nexus, equipped with an advanced X-DF engine in South Korea

China's crude oil imports saw a significant decline in June, marking the lowest figures for the month in ten years.

BPCL issued a rare spot tender for a November-delivery LNG cargo, with pricing linked to the JKM index.

GTT Energy will design cryogenic tanks for a new 18,700m³ LNG carrier for an Asian owner, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding

Karpowership has concluded its seven-vessel LNG carrier-to-FSRU conversion program at Seatrium's Singapore yard

Rheinmetall's Naval Systems Division secured a multi-year contract for maintaining four new LNG-fueled German Customs patrol vessels

China and the United States recognize the vast potential for cooperation in bilateral liquefied natural gas trade

Petronas LNG Ltd. has received a new LNG carrier from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to boost global deliveries.

Babcock LGE secured its first order for the ecoAPEX reliquefaction technology for three Very Large Ammonia Carriers

Egypt and Chevron are accelerating agreements to connect Cyprus's Aphrodite gas field to Egyptian energy infrastructure.

GTT Energy showcased innovations at Gastech 2026 to boost LNG shipping's economic, energy, and environmental performance

Höegh Autoliners confirmed an order for six more Aurora-class PCTCs, designed for dual-fuel LNG and ammonia readiness

Lloyd's Register suggests 200,000 cubic meter LNG carriers could cut transport costs while accessing most terminals

Singapore's biofuel prices, specifically LNG for Otto MS engines, have moved to a premium over conventional marine fuels

China has gained a dominant position in new orders for LNG bunkering vessels, overtaking South Korea's previous market leadership

Nord Gas Solutions will provide cargo handling and LPG fuel systems for eight new BW LPG Very Large Gas Carriers.

Saudi Arabia denied Iraq's claim of purchasing 25 oil tankers, refuting the information as inaccurate.

An LNG tanker from Qatar has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, heading to Pakistan's Port Qasim to boost energy supplies.

Repairs to Ras Laffan's two LNG trains will take three years, impacting global energy supply and LNG shipping.

Platts will expand the standard vessel size range for its Asia-Pacific LNG cargo price assessments starting October 16

Chinese shipbuilders are profiting from new orders for large oil tankers, spurred by crude oil supply chain diversification.

A global oversupply of Liquefied Natural Gas, initially expected in 2024, is now projected to materialize by 2026.

European natural gas prices rose to nearly €74 per megawatt-hour, following a sharp drop linked to Middle East diplomatic efforts.

Brullo Shipping Group is expanding its fleet with three new tankers from China's Anhui Shipyard for its Augustadue and Navalmed units

A joint project is underway to develop a 150,000 cbm ultra-large ethane carrier for expanded gas transport.

Golden Island and Qingdao Port International have partnered to boost the availability and use of sustainable marine fuels.