LNG
Opinion: Asian shipbuilding dominance could thwart LNG expansion
Around two-thirds are being built in South Korea, with most of the remainder under construction in China.
Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike as Hormuz risks escalate
The attacks on the tankers prompted Washington to revoke a license allowing Iran to sell oil and U.S. forces to strike Iranian targets overnight.
Angola LNG plant shuts down for 32 days in scheduled maintenance
The plant's shutdown will be in conjunction with the maintenance campaigns of the Sanha complex and the Sanha floating, production, storage and offloading platform in Area B offshore Cabinda.
Svanehoj acquires Henri Systems Holland, enhancing its tank gauging and aftermarket capabilities
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. The transaction closed on 1 July 2026. Following the acquisition of Dutch pump service company H&K Services in May 2026, Henri Sy..
Sorama launches world’s first fixed acoustic monitor certified for ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 areas
DEKRA-certified L642Ex detects and localises gas leaks, mechanical anomalies and partial discharge in high-risk industrial environments Sorama announced the launch of the Sorama L642Ex, a fixed acoustic monitor for use in ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 areas. Certified by DEKRA on 3 April 2026, the Soram..
LNG tanker at risk of exploding after two vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz
The Al Rekayyat was transiting Strait of Hormuz when it was hit Vessel sent distress signals, at risk of exploding, crew safe, sources say Saudi crude tanker also suffered damage near the strait U.S. official says early indications show Iran fired at vessels A Qatari LNG tanker was at ri..
Yokogawa awarded main automation contractor for $13-B Commonwealth LNG project (U.S.)
Yokogawa Corporation of America announces that it has been awarded the role of Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for the Commonwealth LNG project, a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) export development in Louisiana, USA. The contract was awarded by Technip Energies, the engineering, procurement, and ..
ADNOC, XRG and Mitsui sign SCA to explore growth opportunities across the energy value chain
Strategic Collaboration Agreement signed during Dr. Sultan Al Jaber's visit to Japan, strengthening ADNOC and XRG’s long-standing relationship with Mitsui Collaboration to drive value creation opportunities across LNG, crude oil, sulfur, shipping, chemicals and international energy investments A..
ADNOC signs 15-yr SpA with with INPEX for Ruwais LNG project
Long-term agreement for delivery of 1 MMtpy of LNG reinforces UAE-Japan energy cooperation and supports Japan’s long-term energy security SPA marks the first long-term LNG agreement announced following the launch of ADNOC and XRG’s integrated global LNG marketing and trading platform Agreement b..
Nikkiso CE&IG launches next-generation submerged motor pump
The flexible design of the SMP 34 also means it comes with a wider operating range – now including liquid hydrogen alongside LNG, ammonia and nitrogen – plus higher performance levels with up to 80% hydraulic efficiency.
QatarEnergy halves 2026 scheduled deliveries of LNG to Bangladesh
Qatar was the world's second-largest LNG-producing country after the U.S. and is Bangladesh's largest supplier, accounting for about 4.15 million metric tons of the nearly 7 million tons imported by the South Asian nation last year.
Glenfarne issues Limited Notice to Proceed for Texas LNG project (U.S.)
Glenfarne Group announced that Texas LNG Brownsville LLC (Texas LNG), its subsidiary developing the Texas LNG export terminal at the Port of Brownsville, has provided the project’s Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, Kiewit Energy Group Inc., with a Limited Notice to Proceed..
ADNOC launches global LNG marketing and trading platform
Brings together LNG marketing activities of ADNOC Gas and XRG with ADNOC Trading into one integrated commercial platform World-class platform creates one of the leading global LNG players, targeting 47 MMtpy of combined marketable LNG by 2035 Broadens customer access to ADNOC and XRG’s diverse L..
Svanehoj to supply LTD gauging systems for an LNGC-to-FSU conversion
As offshore energy projects seek to extend the lifetime and functionality of existing assets, LNGC-to-FSU conversions are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to newbuilds. Svanehoj, a specialist in marine pumps and liquefied gas safety systems, has signed a contract with Drydocks World ..
U.S.-Iran war still trails the 1979 oil shock by total losses
Unlike previous crises, the Iran war has simultaneously disrupted crude oil, natural gas, refined fuels and fertilizer supplies, exposing vulnerabilities created by decades of rising energy demand, globalized trade and the Middle East’s growing role as a supplier of finished fuels.
U.S. LNG exports to Europe decline as Asia prices surge
For the first time in nearly two years, less than half of U.S. LNG exports last month went to Europe as stronger prices in Asia and record imports by Egypt diverted cargoes.
Russia's LNG exports up 9.9% in first half of 2026
However, June exports fell 1.5% from a year earlier and 37% from May to 2.03 million tons, due to seasonal maintenance at the Asia-oriented Sakhalin-2 plant.
XRG acquires additional equity interest in Trains 4 and 5 of the Rio Grande LNG project (U.S.)
Advancing XRG’s global gas strategy through resilient infrastructure investment XRG now holds interests across all five trains currently under construction at the 30 MMtpy Rio Grande LNG project The United States is a core region for XRG’s global investment portfolio XRG has completed the acq..
Tomorrow’s LNG advantage begins at the front-end
A. MUSTAFA, Emerson, Houston, Texas (U.S.) In the last decade, global demand for natural gas has risen dramatically. This shift is fundamentally redefining markets, specifically in the LNG industry, with an expected increase of 300 Bm3y of LNG export capacity by 2030.1 It is unsurprising that LNG ..
Indonesia to cap price of regasified LNG for some industries
The government will cap LNG-based gas prices at $13 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) from the current level of $20.57 per MMBtu for users.
Middle East producers push on with oil and LNG loadings despite ship attacks
Energy shipping in the strait slowed after attacks on a container ship on Thursday and an oil tanker on Saturday sparked tit-for-tat strikes, threatening Washington and Iran's interim peace deal.
Golden Pass LNG appears offline after near halt in gas intake
The Texas (U.S.)-based export facility has been commissioning the first of its three LNG trains since March 30, with several start-and-stop periods as it tests and fine-tunes equipment.
Estonia images show machine guns on Russian LNG carrier in Baltic
The surveillance images show fortified machine gun positions on the bridge roof of the Marshal Vasilevskiy, a civilian vessel whose home port is Kaliningrad.
Shell forecast: Global LNG demand expected to grow by 65% by 2050
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to increase to nearly 700 million tons a year by 2050, an increase of around 65% from 2025 levels1, according to Shell’s LNG Outlook 2026, as countries continue to prioritize flexible and reliable energy security offered by gas and LNG. A ..
Baker Hughes extends long-term service agreement with Nigeria LNG to support critical expansion project
13-year agreement provides lifecycle services for turbomachinery at one of the world’s largest LNG expansion projects Comprehensive services will cover equipment on the new Train 7, which will increase Nigeria LNG’s total production capacity to 30 million tonnes per annum Baker Hughes announc..
XRG acquires upstream stake in Vaca Muerta to support the Argentina LNG project
XRG investment establishes upstream participation in major ARGENTINA LNG project alongside YPF and Eni XRG to acquire upstream stake in Vaca Muerta to support ARGENTINA LNG project 32% interest in Vaca Muerta blocks supports XRG’s strategy to build a resilient global gas and LNG platform XRG ..
Russia's Sakhalin-2 suspends LNG exports during maintenance
The maintenance should be completed by the end of June or in early July.
Poland's Orlen and Ukraine's Naftogaz sign MoU on LNG cooperation
Orlen sold some 700 MMm3 of gas to Ukraine in 2025 under short-term contracts and plans to sell more than 1 Bm3 of gas to Ukraine in 2026.
U.S. natgas prices hit 20-week high on LNG flows, heat outlook
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a 20-week high on Friday, supported by increased flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and forecasts for hotter weather in coming weeks that should boost power demand for air conditioning.
Brazil's Edge launches LNG truck fuel deal with Nimofast, targets diesel replacement
The 10-year deal, announced on Wednesday, marks Edge's first "off-grid" gas contract to the heavy transport sector, which is heavily dependent on diesel and seeking ways to decarbonize operations.
- U.S. natgas prices hit 20-week high on LNG flows, heat outlook
- Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand U.S. LNG export capacity
- Baker Hughes’ fuel flexible NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified by RINA for marine propulsion
- Commonwealth LNG FID attracts global syndicate of leading banks
- Dozens injured, 18 missing after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site
