LNG Shipping

LNG shipping rates continued to fall across all major routes, with the Atlantic market particularly affected by vessel oversupply.

The Middle East crisis is reshaping Asia-Pacific's upstream oil and gas sector, highlighting Strait of Hormuz vulnerabilities

Venezuela's rising oil exports and changing destinations are reshaping tanker demand as Middle East disruption continues

GAIL, Deendayal Port Authority, and DNV are collaborating to develop LNG bunkering infrastructure at Kandla Port in India

Port of Corpus Christi's endorsement of nuclear propulsion for shipping marks a pivotal moment for maritime energy.

GTT will design tank systems for two new 174,000 cbm LNG carriers ordered by Tsakos Energy Navigation from HD KSOE

Maran Tankers Management has received the Maran Myrsini, its fourth LNG dual-fuel oil tanker built by New Times Shipbuilding

Q88 has rolled out a modernized platform to enhance tanker information management for maritime stakeholders

European natural gas futures hit a multi-month high due to Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions and geopolitical tensions

Bintulu Port Holdings expects cargo throughput to grow in 2026, supported by LNG, vessel calls, and other bulk cargoes

Bangladesh faces high LNG spot prices and limited options due to geopolitical tensions and reduced traditional supplies

Excelerate Energy's FSRU in Maheshkhali, Bangladesh, has restarted gas supply after a three-day interruption

US FMC Chairman advocates for bio-LNG inclusion in IMO's Net Zero Framework, intensifying debate ahead of MEPC meetings

Iino Lines received the Lumi Aurora, an LPG dual-fuel, Ice Class VLGC capable of carrying LPG and ammonia

Soaring Panama Canal fees and congestion are driving a new LPG shuttle trade from the US to Asia via ship-to-ship transfers

Christian Jones, previously with Shell, has moved to Anthony Veder as Commercial Manager for LNG.

Flex LNG reported a substantial rise in Q2 2026 vessel operating revenues and net income, indicating robust market conditions

U.S. natural gas futures recently climbed to a near four-week high, fueled by hot weather forecasts and steady oil prices.

Navigator Gas reported record quarterly results, driven by booming U.S. gas exports and longer trade routes.

Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding is boosting its production capacity for LNG carriers and ultra-large container vessels.

CoreMarine completed the Hilli Episeyo FLNG unit disconnection off Cameroon, enabling its redeployment to Argentina after Singapore upgrades

Lloyd's Register is assisting in the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating storage unit for a Gabon gas project

Avenir LNG's vessel completed its first LNG bunkering for a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Honduras, supporting cleaner fuels.

The LNG-powered Explora III, part of the Explora Journeys fleet, has made its first call at a UK port in Southampton.

The LNG market faces uncertainty due to Middle Eastern disruptions and doubts about Qatar's production recovery

Amazónica LNG has joined SEA-LNG, signaling its commitment to developing LNG bunkering facilities on Colombia's Caribbean coast

Russia's second ice-class LNG carrier, Konstantin Posiet, has begun its transit via the Northern Sea Route from Bolshoy Kamen Bay

The European Commission approved NYK's 50% stake acquisition in Avenir LNG, a small-scale LNG and bunkering firm

Yang Ming's new 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containership, YM Willpower, completed its first SIMOPS bunkering in Shanghai.

The UP World LNG Shipping Index rose 2.29% last week, with a majority of companies showing gains.