LNG Shipping

LNG and LPG shipping rates are rising, driven by commodity price increases and geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.

Strikes on Qatar's North Field and Iran's South Pars have disrupted global gas supply, impacting LNG markets.

New US sanctions legislation targets Russia's Yamal LNG project, potentially impacting its Arctic shipping fleet and European operators

Maersk has confirmed an order for 26 new 18,600 TEU container vessels, equipped with LNG dual-fuel engines.

The US and China are discussing reducing or removing Chinese tariffs on American LNG as part of a larger energy package.

European natural gas futures are set to end a five-week winning streak due to temporary supply relief despite Middle East tensions

A government committee approved an LNG cargo import at nearly $30 per MMBtu, triple pre-conflict prices.

An LNG tanker reported a suspected cyberattack in the Mediterranean Sea, causing a system failure during its voyage to Italy

US natural gas storage increased by 44 billion cubic feet, below forecasts, indicating stronger demand than projected

ABS has granted AIP to Hanwha Ocean for an LNG carrier design enabling seamless conversion to ammonia fuel.

Exmar received Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas for converting LNG carriers into floating LNG units for offshore gas developments

ABS has granted Approval in Principle to Hanwha Ocean for a multi-purpose fuel tank and fuel gas supply system for LNG carriers

Yangzijiang Maritime Development ordered 24 new vessels from Chinese shipyards for delivery between 2028 and 2030

Equinor plans to boost its LNG supply to 10-15 million tons annually by early 2030s, targeting European and Asian demand

ABS has approved Hanwha Ocean's new fuel tank and gas supply system, enabling LNG carriers to transition to ammonia fuel.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has developed a 35,000 m³ LPG/Ammonia carrier, receiving Approval in Principle from ClassNK

Israel's Energy Ministry intends to significantly expand natural gas production to satisfy local needs and increase exports

Technip Energies has secured a contract for an LNG export terminal project on Mexico's West Coast, indicating future heavy-lift needs

Bureau Veritas has approved an LNG dual-fuel 85,000 cbm liquefied CO2 carrier design by SDARI, featuring advanced propulsion.

Yang Ming has named the YM Weight, the fourth of five 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Babcock LGE's ecoAPEX cargo handling system received Approval in Principle from Lloyd's Register, promising efficiency gains for gas…

Exmar has secured multi-year contracts to provide and operate a large FSRU at Abidjan Port, enhancing Côte d'Ivoire's energy security

TMC Compressors will supply marine compressed air systems for eight new dual-fuel container ships being built for Maersk.

GTT Energy has launched a new LNG Performance Centre and a next-generation LNG fuel solution to optimize carrier performance.

Caturus LLC plans to nearly double the capacity of its Commonwealth LNG export facility in Louisiana to 17.25 Mtpa.

DNV and LISCR granted AiP to HD HHI for a 12K LNG bunkering vessel design tailored for cruise ships

Japanese officials visited ICO's vehicle terminal and an LNG-powered car carrier at the Port of Zeebrugge

KR and Hanwha Ocean are partnering to develop two 18,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel designs with varied containment solutions

A Floating Storage and Regasification Unit has arrived at Germany's new LNG terminal in Stade, preparing for November operations

The Oceana Frontier, the first LNG-powered bulker, docked at ArcelorMittal Belgium in Ghent carrying iron ore from Canada.