LNG Shipping

Venergy Maritime is expanding its crude tanker fleet with new suezmax orders from Hengli Shipbuilding in China

COSCO Shipping Energy is expanding its LNG fleet with four new 175,000 cbm carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard for $953 million.

Cook Inlet LNG is pursuing regulatory approvals for an offshore LNG import project in Alaska using an FSRU.

Russian President Putin has approved TotalEnergies' sale of its 10% stake in the Arctic LNG 2 project

EU LNG imports fell 8% in May, the second monthly drop, due to Middle East war disruptions affecting global energy trade.

Saipem reports a major milestone in an offshore gas project in Libya, a joint venture of National Oil Corporation and Eni North Africa

Two oil product tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz, and an LNG carrier loaded cargo in the UAE, showing limited shipping activity

A strike at Australia's Ichthys LNG plant has delayed the loading of a tanker bound for Taiwan, disrupting operations.

JGC Fluor JV secures approval for initial work on the LNG Canada export terminal expansion in Kitimat, British Columbia

A record number of Greek shipowners now control fleets exceeding one million deadweight tonnes, marking a 24% increase.

The LNG spot market held steady with some tightening in the Pacific, while LPG freight rates are reaching peak levels.

China delivered its first LNG carrier with a cargo containment system fully fitted with domestically made ultra-low-temperature valves.

Fayard shipyard in Denmark continues to service Russia's Yamal LNG fleet, an exception amid tightening EU sanctions.

Dynacom Tankers has moved its fleet near the Strait of Hormuz in response to increasing security risks affecting Gulf shipping.

Tankers linked to Iran are increasingly disabling tracking systems, signaling a rise in covert LNG shipping due to geopolitical tensions.

Diesel-electric LNG carriers face compliance hurdles under EU ETS due to unaddressed methane slip, increasing operational costs

The CMA CGM Notre Dame, the largest French-flagged containership, made its maiden call at Singapore en route to Europe.

EGPN Bulk Carrier has ordered two MR product tankers from Chengxi Shipyard, expanding its presence in the tanker sector

European emissions regulations are creating a divide in the LNG carrier fleet, impacting older vessels' economic viability.

Frontera Energy signed an LNG supply deal with Ecopetrol, facilitating an FSRU lease and supporting its energy infrastructure pivot.

CB&I secured a major contract to build LNG storage tanks for a $13 billion export project in Louisiana, United States

Knutsen Group ordered a new 174,000 cbm LNG carrier from Hanwha Ocean, valued at $250 million, for 2029 delivery

Royal Vopak has made a conditional Final Investment Decision for the expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal in Rotterdam

A conditional final investment decision will prolong operations at a Dutch LNG terminal until 2036, securing its role.

Korean shipyards are expanding their high-value vessel orders to include VLGCs and VLACs due to rising LPG demand.

JP Morgan affiliates are reportedly investing over $660 million in five new tanker and gas carrier vessels from Samsung Heavy Industries

BW LPG has ordered eight new very large gas carriers from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for $940 million.

Carnival Jubilee cruise ship successfully completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in Roatán, Honduras.

New UK regulations prohibit Russian LNG maritime transport and tighten controls on UK-flagged vessels, impacting global shipping.

South Africa's TNPA signed a 25-year deal with Ukwanda LNG for an onshore regasification facility at Port of Ngqura