LNG news updates

Gas supply disruption from the Middle East conflict will drive sustained volatility in European power markets, with TTF prices above €50/MWh passing through to electricity prices across major markets, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis.

Axpo and Enagás have launched a new state-of-the-art LNG bunkering vessel, the Alisios LNG, at the port of Huelva in Spain.

MidOcean Energy has entered into definitive agreements with JERA Co., Inc. to acquire JERA Gorgon Pty Ltd, which holds JERA’s 0.417% interest in the Gorgon LNG project.

The liquefaction module arrived at Woodfibre LNG aboard the specialised heavy cargo vessel, Red Zed 1.

As energy markets reel from price spikes following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and renewed shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, South Asia’s planned expansion of LNG infrastructure could expose the region to long-term economic and energy security risks, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor.

Argent LNG, LLC has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Energy seeking long-term, multi-contract authorisation to export domestically-produced LNG to both free trade agreement (FTA) and non-FTA countries.

The 12th International LNG Congress was hosted by BGS Group in partnership with Enagás and with support from Repsol, Moeve, Baleària, Reganosa, Molgas Energy Group.

Thailand’s government has approved the renewal of the bilateral co-operation with Japan on LNG to strengthen long-term energy security for both countries.

Northeast Asia’s LNG market faces a major supply shock following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with regional demand expected to fall by 4 – 5 million t through 3Q26 if supply disruptions last for two months, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

V.Group has announced a strategic partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL) under which V.Ships will assume full technical management of two of MOL’s state-of-the-art newbuild LNG carriers.

Glenfarne’s Texas LNG Brownsville LLC and Kiewit Energy Group Inc. have announced the execution of an EPC agreement under a lump-sum turnkey contract structure.

OLT Offshore LNG Toscana received its first small scale LNG cargo at the FSRU Toscana terminal, marking the operational launch of commercial activities for this new service.

TT-Line and Everllence PrimeServ Germany have worked together to operate Ro-Ro passenger vessels on bio-LNG during 2025.

Sidara have announced the completion of its acquisition of John Wood Group plc, a global leader in consulting, engineering, and operations for energy and materials.

TSUNEISHI YURA DOCKYARD Co., Ltd has completed the prescribed technical training provided by GTT concerning the repair and maintenance of membrane-type LNG carriers and consequently obtained the approved repair yard license.

ICIS has outlined several disruption scenarios to examine the potential implications of the ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption for European gas prices, LNG availability, and storage levels.

Seatrium Ltd has been awarded a contract by Karpowership, for the conversion of a new FSRU.

GTT has received an order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of one new LNG carrier on behalf of a European shipowner.

Avenir Marine Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avenir LNG, has signed a framework fuel supply agreement with the shipping company A.P. Moller – Maersk.

BW LNG has announced that BW Borealis was delivered from Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo Shipyard in South Korea and has commenced her long-term charter with Equinor.

Wood Mackenzie has warned that the Middle East conflict threatens 200 million tpy of Asian LNG demand growth over the next decade as Qatar declares force majeure on shipments.

As a prelude to the launch of its ship-to-ship LNG bunkering business in April 2026, Osaka Gas has held a naming ceremony for its first-ever LNG bunkering vessel at Shitanoe Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

INPEX JAPAN, LTD has commenced the supply of LNG to Rengo Co., Ltd’s Kanazu Plant in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture, using LNG tank trucks.

Further to its announcement to stop production of LNG and associated products, QatarEnergy has declared force majeure to its affected buyers.