LNG import news

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.

Venture Global, Inc. and Trafigura have announced the execution of an agreement for the purchase of approximately 0.5 million tpy of US LNG for five years commencing in 2026.

Naftogaz Group, in co-operation with Ignitis Group, has secured the supply of 90 million m3 of US LNG to be delivered to Ukraine via the LNG terminal in Lithuania.

Naftogaz Group has secured the supply of US LNG via Deutsche ReGas’s LNG terminal located on the island of Rügen, Germany, in the Baltic Sea.

Uniper and GSPC have finalised an up to 10-year LNG agreement for deliveries of up to 0.5 million tpy into India.

Worley will provide technical advisory and client engineering support for the development of New Zealand’s LNG import terminal.

Naftogaz has signed a grant agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for €85 million which will be directed toward financing the purchase of imported natural gas.

The US and North Macedonia have signed a framework agreement for the purchase of US LNG upon the completion of a new gas interconnector between North Macedonia and Greece.

JERA Co., Inc. has announced the signing of a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy to secure the supply of 3 million tpy for 27 years.