Maritime AI developments to be showcased at Posidonia 2026
All newly available maritime artificial intelligence services and products will be presented at Posidonia, as the industry is slowly incorporating its potential into everyday operations.
Special reports
Wood Mackenzie: Middle East crisis should prompt UK North Sea policy rethink
The UK government faces renewed pressure to change its policy on the North Sea and reverse its ban on new exploration licences as Wood Mackenzie analysis reveals the nation is currently set to rely on US LNG for over 60% of gas supply by 2035.
Force majeure and LNG contracts
James Barratt, Afolarin Awosika and Simon Machau, Lawyers at Vinson & Elkins, highlight the market impact of recent developments before addressing practical questions of immediate relevance to market participants.
Wood Mackenzie: Ras Laffan attacks fundamentally reshape global LNG outlook
Missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City have caused extensive damage including fires, fundamentally altering the global gas market outlook, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis.
StocExpo 2026: Diversification key to future-proofing ports and terminals
Speaking on a panel at StocExpo 2026, Mark Lazzaretto, Industry & Decarbonisation Head at Port of Marseille Authority, and Mark Melis, Corporate Finance and M&A Manager at Chane Terminals, emphasised that diversification is becoming critical to the long-term resilience of ports and terminals.
South Asia exposed to US$107 billion LNG bet as Middle East war rages
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.
Global LNG industry meets in Barcelona at LNGCON 2026 for strategy, dialogue, and collaboration
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.
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Wood Mackenzie: The Strait of Hormuz closure pressures LNG spot prices, threatens Northeast Asia demand
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.
StocExpo 2026: ‘This crisis is the one the industry has been afraid of for 30 years’
At StocExpo 2026, Jason Rajah, Partner, and Jonathan Martland, Oil and Chemicals Partner, both at Energex Partners, took to the FETSA stage to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the tank storage industry in the current global context.
Sidara acquires Wood
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.
ICIS – Scenarios show how ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption could drive European gas prices higher
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.
How the Middle East conflict is reshaping gas and LNG markets
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.
The potential of nuclear-powered ships moves to the forefront at Posidonia 2026: Is the atom the answer to the puzzle of alternative fuels for shipping?
The question of nuclear as an alternative fuel for shipping will take centre stage at Posidonia 2026 during a high-level Executive Briefing that will examine the role of advanced nuclear technologies in commercial shipping and near-shore power generation.
ICIS: War in the Middle East and consequences for energy markets
ICIS has provided analysis and context on the evolving situation in the Middle East and its impact on energy markets.
Japan’s LNG resales set new records despite looming oversupply in global markets
Japan’s resales of LNG to foreign markets continued to reach new highs in fiscal year 2024, up nearly 15% compared to the previous year.