LNG Shipping

Samsung Heavy Industries has exceeded its annual commercial ship order target early, driven by demand for high-value vessels.

Greece is transitioning its energy sourcing from pipeline gas to an LNG-centric import model to enhance national energy security.

A second Qatari LNG carrier was reportedly struck in the Red Sea, while Chinese vessels navigated the area unharmed

MidOcean Energy has secured new investment, allowing NYK to expand its liquefied natural gas operations.

Russia is using an unprecedented Arctic oil convoy to expedite crude exports to Asia, bypassing global shipping hotspots.

MISC Berhad has placed an order for an additional LNG carrier with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, increasing the shipyard's orderbook.

The LNG shipping market experienced a quiet week with limited cargo availability and balanced freight conditions across global basins

HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding commenced construction of the S580 oil tanker, an LR2 LNG dual-fuel vessel for Union Maritime

PIL's Kota Eagle completed an LNG bunkering operation at Shanghai Port, pushing the port's total LNG volume past 2M cbm

A GasLog LNG tanker encountered an incident exiting the Strait of Hormuz, with the vessel and crew reported safe.

MISC Bhd secured a 10-year contract from Malaysia LNG for LNG shipping services using a newbuild carrier

An LNG carrier was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating renewed Iranian attacks on vessels near the Omani coast

Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have caused a notable shift in global VLCC crude oil trade patterns.

New US LPG export capacity could stabilize terminal fees and improve supply reliability for Asian chemical feedstock markets

MOL is undertaking a major expansion into offshore facilities, tank terminals, and low-carbon shipping, leveraging its gas transport…

Italy became Europe's top LNG importer in July due to government incentives, while other nations curbed purchases

European natural gas prices declined due to better shipping conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and fresh LNG arrivals.

China's New Times Shipbuilding has launched two LNG dual-fuel crude oil tankers for Maran and Capital Ship Management.

MOL targets $2.8 billion profit by 2030, shifting towards stable revenue from chemical logistics and LNG infrastructure

Saudi Arabia's changing crude oil shipping strategy is poised to significantly reshape the Middle East tanker market.

NYK is investing in MidOcean Energy to expand its LNG value chain presence and strengthen marine transport partnerships.

Qatar's LNG exports reached a record 81.5 million tonnes in 2025, securing an 18.7% global market share

Scorpio Tankers Inc. released its Q2 2026 financial results and declared a $0.45 per share dividend.

Singapore has issued eight new licenses to expand its LNG bunkering capacity, effective September 1, 2026

Seaspan Energy has successfully completed its 150th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in under two years.

A QatarEnergy LNG tanker has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in several weeks.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. reported higher Q2 2026 revenue, adding new LNG and multi-gas vessels to its fleet

TOP Ships Inc. acquired three newbuild MR tankers, significantly boosting its potential gross revenue backlog.

A Norwegian asset swap deal between Vår Energi and Equinor highlights the vulnerability of UK FLAGS pipeline systems.

Explosions at an Egyptian LNG port, with a U.S.-owned tanker hit by a drone, signal potential conflict expansion