Global LNG trade volumes increased 5.4% in 2025, driven largely by US LNG export capacity expanding to meet growing demand, according to a recent report from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers.
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition by Baker Hughes Company of Chart Industries, Inc.
PETRONAS LNG Ltd has signed a new LNG sale and purchase agreement with Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd for 0.84 million t of LNG from 2032.
Svanehoj has acquired Henri Systems Holland B.V., a leading Dutch specialist in the design and manufacturing of measurement and safety equipment for LNG and LPG vessels.
ADNOC and XRG have signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd to unlock new growth opportunities across the energy value chain.
The Private Department of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan has committed to invest US$1.13 billion in MidOcean Energy and formed a strategic partnership with EIG.
ADNOC has announced the signing of a 15-year sales and purchase agreement with INPEX CORP. for the supply of 1 million tpy of LNG from the Ruwais LNG project.
Vietnam Gas Corp. has signed a forward contract for the purchase and sale of LNG with Shell Eastern Trading (Pte) Ltd for the period 2027 – 2031.
ADNOC has combined the marketing activities of ADNOC Gas and XRG with the trading capabilities of ADNOC Trading into an integrated commercial platform.
Eni and Mercuria have signed an agreement to create a joint venture aimed at overseeing energy commodities trading activities across global energy markets.
JERA Co., Inc. has announced the establishment of JERA Global Energy Solutions, which will develop and manage JERA’s long-term LNG, upstream, lower-carbon fuels, and shipping portfolio.
Global demand for LNG is expected to increase to nearly 700 million tpy by 2050, an increase of around 65% from 2025 levels, according to Shell’s LNG Outlook 2026.
The State of Qatar has signed a joint statement urging the EU to take action to clarify and to adopt targeted amendments to the EU Methane Regulation EUMR.
AES Corp. has approved the company's acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, along with co-underwriters California Public Employees' Retirement System and Qatar Investment Authority.
Naftogaz Group has held discussions with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. International Development Finance Corp., and the EXIM Bank for investment projects, the purchase of US LNG, and restoring damaged energy infrastructure.