LNG Shipping

CMA CGM and Capital Clean Energy Carriers have formed a joint venture to operate an LNG bunker vessel

Britain sanctioned four LNG carriers connected to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, the first G7 nation to target these vessels.

Glenfarne Alaska LNG and Chugach Electric Association are discussing a gas supply deal for an Alaskan LNG export project

Bureau Veritas has approved a new semi-automated ultrasonic testing method for LNG-fueled vessel welds, replacing radiographic testing

Rystad Energy's data on LNG vessel emissions and trade flows informed a key white paper for the IMO, endorsed by Norway and South Korea

The UP World LNG Shipping Index saw a marginal rise of 0.38%, maintaining a sideways trend above 200 points.

Japan is resuming domestic construction of LNG carriers, potentially collaborating with South Korea to counter China's shipbuilding…

US natural gas prices remained stable around $3.14 per MMBtu, supported by a rebound in LNG export activity.

Molgas Energy Group completed the first LNG bunkering operation at Italy's Port of Palermo, using three trucks to fuel a ferry.

Woodside Energy has denied any acquisition talks with ExxonMobil, countering speculation about a potential takeover.

Tanker newbuilding orders surged by 358% in 2026, with VLCCs and Suezmax vessels leading the increase

FSRUs are transitioning from short-term solutions to essential long-term infrastructure in the evolving LNG market

Energos Infrastructure, owned by Apollo-managed funds, has joined the Gas Industry Advisory Committee of the EMGF

Sallaum Lines ordered its largest car carriers to date, two firm and two optional 8,600 CEU vessels, from Xiamen Shipbuilding

The LNG shipping market saw subdued activity last week, with rates stable amid limited cargo visibility.

New orders for large tanker vessels have surged in 2026, despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade and an energy crisis

UECC's decade-old investment in dual-fuel LNG vessels and increased bio-LNG use positions it ahead of environmental regulations

China has started building an ultra-large LNG carrier, showcasing its advanced shipbuilding capabilities for global energy logistics

Geopolitical instability and the Iran war disrupted European energy markets in H1 2026, impacting LNG flows and raising gas prices

Nigeria's Dangote Refinery is reducing West African clean product imports, reshaping regional tanker routes and trade flows

Fincantieri delivered Mein Schiff Flow, the second LNG-fueled cruise vessel for TUI Cruises, built at its Monfalcone yard

Capital Clean Energy Carriers and CMA CGM have formed a joint venture to build and operate a 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel

Seaspan has received the first dual-fuel LNG PCTC, the *Glovis Lighthouse*, for the Hyundai Glovis fleet

Japan's JERA has received its first LNG cargo from the Australian Barossa gas project, initiating new energy supplies

An Adnoc-linked LNG tanker has transited the Strait of Hormuz, signaling its arrival in India after a brief period offline.

Greece's energy market balances stable pipeline imports with flexible LNG to ensure supply resilience amid geopolitical shifts

Geopolitical events in the Middle East have dramatically changed the outlook for the LNG market, moving away from an anticipated oversupply

Fitch Ratings upgraded its 2026 global shipping outlook to neutral due to war-driven demand for alternative oil routes and higher tanker…

Europe is moving towards an integrated LNG market to improve energy security and optimize infrastructure after the 2022 gas crisis

The U.S. government has approved Delfin Midstream's $5 billion offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) export platform.