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lngApr 03, 2026· 1 min read
Japanese LNG Carrier Transit Adds to Hormuz Reopening Signals

A Japanese-linked LNG carrier has transited Hormuz, strengthening tentative signs that limited commercial shipping may be resuming through the key energy chokepoint.

lngApr 03, 2026· 1 min read
Pakistan Faces LNG Squeeze as Iran Conflict Hits Supply

Pakistan is facing a tightening LNG market as conflict linked to Iran disrupts supply, raising risks for cargo availability, vessel deployment and regional gas prices.

lngApr 03, 2026· 1 min read
Jera-Commonwealth LNG Deal Termination Resets Supply Plans

The termination of Jera’s purchase agreement with Commonwealth LNG highlights fresh uncertainty around long-term LNG supply planning.

lngApr 02, 2026· 1 min read
First LNG Tanker Tests Hormuz Transit Route

An LNG tanker attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz could become the first such vessel to make the passage since the conflict began.

lngApr 01, 2026· 1 min read
US LNG exports hit record as war squeezes global supply

US LNG exports reached a record in March as war-disrupted Middle East supply pushed more demand toward Atlantic Basin cargoes and shipping capacity.

lngApr 01, 2026· 1 min read
Arctic Metagaz drifts near Malta SAR edge after salvage stalls

The Arctic Metagaz case has escalated again after salvage efforts stalled, leaving the damaged LNG tanker drifting near the edge of Malta's SAR zone.

lngApr 01, 2026· 1 min read
Missile strike off Qatar sharpens LNG shipping threat

A reported missile strike on a QatarEnergy-chartered tanker raises the threat level near one of the world's most critical LNG shipping hubs.

lngMar 31, 2026· 1 min read
Alaska LNG plan eyes sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 equipment

A proposed Alaska LNG project is assessing whether stranded Arctic LNG 2 equipment can be reused, underscoring how sanctions may reshape future export capacity.

lngMar 31, 2026· 1 min read
Australia leans on LNG exports to secure Asian fuel

Australia is seeking to use its LNG export position to strengthen fuel security ties in Asia as regional supply risks intensify.

lngMar 30, 2026· 1 min read
QatarEnergy-Exxon Texas LNG project starts first train

The first train at the QatarEnergy-Exxon Texas LNG venture has started production, adding fresh US export capacity as global gas supply remains tight.

lngMar 28, 2026· 1 min read
Two LPG tankers resume India route via Hormuz

Two LPG tankers are crossing the Strait of Hormuz toward India, signaling limited cargo movement despite continued disruption in the Gulf.

lngMar 27, 2026· 1 min read
Australian cyclone cuts LNG output again, deepening global supply strain

A cyclone has curbed output at three Australian LNG plants, tightening global supply further as Asian buyers already grapple with missing Qatari cargoes.

lngMar 27, 2026· 1 min read
China LNG imports head for 8-year low as prices spike

China's March LNG imports are heading for their lowest level since 2018 as higher prices linked to Middle East disruption suppress demand.

lngMar 26, 2026· 1 min read
European natural gas prices spike as Iran rejects ceasefire negotiations

UK and Dutch gas futures surged 3.7% and 3.66% respectively after Tehran indicated unwillingness to pursue peace talks, prolonging energy supply disruptions.

lngMar 26, 2026· 1 min read
Asian and European LNG buyers scramble for US cargoes after Qatar shutdown

Liquefied natural gas importers across Asia and Europe are competing aggressively for limited US LNG cargoes following Qatar's exclusion from global markets due to Iran conflict.

lngMar 26, 2026· 1 min read
Global LNG Buyers Pivot to US as Qatar Supply Collapses; Cargo Competition Intensifies

With Qatar's LNG exports offline due to war damage, Asian and European importers are competing aggressively for limited US LNG cargoes, driving up spot prices and straining alternative supply chains.

lngMar 25, 2026· 1 min read
Trump's Iran "Present": Selective Fuel Tanker Passage Signals Coordinated Vetting

The "present" Trump praised from Iran was merely the passage of several fuel tankers through Hormuz—a limited gesture that demonstrates selective coordination rather than genuine Strait reopening.

lngMar 25, 2026· 1 min read
World Bank Red Alert: Mozambique $50B LNG Projects at Risk

The World Bank warns that Mozambique's fiscal deficits threaten the nation's $50 billion gas development projects—critical infrastructure for African LNG supply diversification during the Hormuz crisis.

lngMar 25, 2026· 1 min read
Arctic Metagaz Salvage Complete: Russian LNG Tanker Secured Off Libya

After weeks adrift toward the Libyan coast, the damaged Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz has been successfully secured by Libyan authorities with salvage team assistance, averting potential environmental disaster.

lngMar 25, 2026· 1 min read
Qatar Energy Force Majeure Deepens LNG Supply Cliff

QatarEnergy has formally declared force majeure on portions of its LNG contracts as production disruptions from Middle East attacks continue, signaling sustained supply constraints beyond the immediate crisis.

lngMar 25, 2026· 1 min read
Zombie Ship LNG Ruse Reveals Deception Tactics Through Hormuz

A vessel adopting the identity of a scrapped gas carrier successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz, exposing how shipping tactics are evolving to circumvent blockade enforcement.

lngMar 25, 2026· 1 min read
UAE Restarts Critical Gas Plant Amid LNG Output Shutdown

The UAE has restarted its largest natural gas processing facility after last week's attack forced a halt, even as the nation idles most LNG export operations due to Hormuz closure.

lngMar 25, 2026· 1 min read
Indian LPG Fleet Navigates Hormuz via Iran Approval Route

Two more Indian-flagged LPG vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz by hugging Iran's coastline under apparent approval from Tehran, demonstrating emerging patterns in constrained shipping corridors.

lngMar 25, 2026· 1 min read
Final Gulf LNG Cargoes Arrive as Hormuz Blockade Deepens Crisis

The last liquefied natural gas shipments that departed the Middle East before Iran closed the Strait are now reaching ports, marking the end of Gulf LNG supplies for the foreseeable future.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
Two More Indian LPG Ships Successfully Transit Hormuz Strait

Additional Indian-flagged LPG vessels have navigated through the Strait of Hormuz along Iran's coastline, following approved transit routes as commercial shipping adapts.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
Global LNG Exports Plummet to Six-Month Low Amid Iran Conflict

World liquefied natural gas shipments have collapsed to their lowest level in half a year as Middle East hostilities throttle supply from Qatar, Australia, and the US.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
Zombie Ship Masquerades as LNG Carrier Through Hormuz Strait

A vessel impersonating a scrapped gas carrier successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, exposing evolving tactics as Middle East conflict escalates.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
Iran Grants Selective LPG Transit Through Hormuz via Coastal Route

Iran is permitting select vessels—primarily Indian LPG carriers—to transit the Strait of Hormuz along its coastline through negotiated arrangements, establishing ad-hoc maritime protocols.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
TotalEnergies Shifts $928M from Offshore Wind to LNG Amid Energy Crisis

The Trump administration has reimbursed TotalEnergies $928 million to abandon U.S. offshore wind leases and redirect capital into LNG and oil and gas development as energy security concerns mount.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
UAEs Main Gas Plant Restarts While LNG Output Remains Shuttered

The United Arab Emirates has resumed operations at its largest natural gas processing facility after a week-long shutdown triggered by regional attacks. Most LNG export capacity remains offline.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
Global LNG Exports Hit Six-Month Low as Iran Conflict Throttles Flows

Global liquefied natural gas exports have plummeted to a six-month low as the Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains. US and other suppliers struggle to offset Persian Gulf outages.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
Iranian Navy Guides Indian LNG Tanker Through Hormuz Strait

An Indian LNG tanker received permission from Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz following negotiations between Tehran and New Delhi. The passage signals emerging protocols for selective vessel movement through the disputed waterway.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
Libya Contracts Salvage Firm for Damaged LNG Tanker Drifting Toward Coast

Libyas National Oil Corporation has contracted a specialist salvage company to secure a damaged Russian LNG carrier drifting dangerously toward the Libyan coast. The incident underscores maritime risks amid Middle East tensions.

lngMar 24, 2026· 1 min read
Zombie LNG Carrier Tactics Evolve in Hormuz Strait

A decommissioned gas carrier is being used to evade sanctions through the Strait of Hormuz as shipping strategies adapt to Middle East tensions. The vessel assumes false identities to navigate the waterway amid intensifying scrutiny.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
Trump Administration Reimburses TotalEnergies $928M to Abandon Offshore Wind, Pivot to LNG Amid Energy Crisis

Trump administration pays TotalEnergies $928M to abandon offshore wind leases and pivot to LNG expansion, signaling sustained maritime tanker demand amid energy crisis and policy shift.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
Two More Indian LPG Vessels Transit Hormuz Along Iran Coast, Signaling Successful Diplomatic Corridor

Two additional Indian LPG carriers successfully transit Hormuz along Iran coast, validating diplomatic corridor and signaling functional exceptions to blockade for approved shipping partners.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
UAE Restarts Primary Gas Plant While LNG Output Idles as Attack Disruptions Persist

UAE restarts domestic gas production but keeps LNG export capacity offline after attacks, adding to Middle East supply crisis and LNG tanker demand compression.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
Nigerian Dangote Refinery Begins Regional Fuel Exports via Tanker Fleet as Africa Seeks Energy Independence

Nigeria's Dangote refinery reaches full capacity and begins exporting fuel across Africa by tanker, capitalizing on Middle East supply disruptions and driving regional product tanker demand.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
Global LNG Exports Plunge to Six-Month Low as Iran Conflict Throttles Supply

Global LNG exports sink to six-month lows as Middle East conflict and Hormuz closure devastate supply chains, creating the largest supply shock in market history.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
Libya Mobilizes Salvage Team for Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Adrift Near Coast

Libya contracts salvage specialists to secure a damaged Russian LNG tanker adrift near its coast, amid mounting concerns over maritime disasters in unstable waters.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
Indian LNG Tanker Clears Hormuz With Iranian Navy Escort Amid Strait Tensions

An Indian LNG tanker successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian navy approval, following diplomatic talks between New Delhi and Tehran.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
LNG Carrier Impersonation Exposed at Hormuz Strait as Shadowing Tactics Evolve

A vessel impersonating an LNG tanker successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, revealing new maritime deception tactics as the blockade persists.

lngMar 23, 2026· 1 min read
Global LNG Exports Hit Six-Month Low as Iran Conflict Throttles Supply Flow

Global liquefied natural gas export volumes have plummeted to their lowest level in six months as the Iran conflict and Hormuz blockade erase recent supply additions from US production and counterparts, throttling international flows.

lngMar 22, 2026· 1 min read
Global LNG Markets Face Supply Cliff as Final Gulf Shipments Arrive Within Days

Liquefied natural gas carriers that departed the Middle East before Iranian missile strikes are converging on import terminals across the next 10 days, marking the final wave of Gulf supplies before the blockade deepens energy constraints.

lngMar 22, 2026· 1 min read
Libya Mobilizes Salvage Team for Damaged Russian LNG Carrier Drifting Toward Shore

Libya's National Oil Corporation contracted specialist salvage personnel to contain a damaged Russian-flagged LNG carrier adrift off the Libyan coast, addressing environmental and economic risks to the region's energy infrastructure.

lngMar 22, 2026· 1 min read
Iranian Navy Escorts Indian LNG Tanker Through Hormuz After Diplomatic Negotiations

An Indian LPG carrier received direct authorization and naval escort from Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz following high-level negotiations between Tehran and New Delhi, demonstrating selective commodity-based passage policies.

lngMar 22, 2026· 1 min read
Derelict LNG Carrier Transits Hormuz Under False Identity

A vessel assumed scrapped is operating under the identity of a gas carrier, demonstrating evolving sanctions-evasion tactics as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist amid Middle East conflict.

lngMar 21, 2026· 1 min read
Damaged Russian LNG Carrier Threatens Libyan Coast as Salvage Op Begins

Libya's National Oil Corporation has contracted emergency salvage operations for a Russian-flagged LNG tanker drifting toward the Libyan shore, raising environmental and maritime security concerns.

lngMar 21, 2026· 1 min read
Iran Permits Indian LNG Tanker Transit via Navy Escort in Hormuz

Iranian naval forces facilitated passage of an Indian LPG carrier through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling selective energy trade diplomacy between Tehran and New Delhi amid broader waterway closure.

lngMar 21, 2026· 1 min read
Scrapped LNG Carrier Returns: 'Zombie Ship' Strategy Emerges in Hormuz

A decommissioned gas carrier has begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz under a new identity, signaling evolving tactics to navigate regional instability amid the Middle East conflict.

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