Asia-Pacific
Singapore issues new licenses for LNG bunkering supply
Singapore has issued eight new licences to supply liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel in Singapore from September 1, 2026, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said on Thursday. The new licences will expand Singapore's LNG bunkering capacity to meet growing demand expectations and support..
JERA says LNG stocks secured through October, sees no summer supply risk
Japan's top power generator JERA said that it has secured adequate liquefied natural gas inventories through October, and it sees no risk to stable power supply even if a summer heatwave boosts demand. "We have secured sufficient LNG stocks for the peak summer demand season from August to October, a..
Sallaum Lines signs order with China Merchants Shipyard for CEU vessels
The additional firm order strengthens Sallaum Lines’ position in a tight global PCTC market and expands its long-term investment in LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready tonnage.
China's shifting energy mix weakens pillar of global LNG growth
Wars, Russian piped gas, and property slump dent China's LNG appetite Analysts slash Chinese LNG demand outlook in 2030s by 14 mln-22 mln tons China prioritises renewables, domestic gas production as alternatives to LNG For years, China was viewed by liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers ..
Sapphire Technologies secures turboexpander order from Tulip Compression for pressure energy recovery project in India
Sapphire Technologies has secured an order for its FreeSpin In-line Turboexpander systems from Tulip Compression Private Limited, an authorized product distributor based in New Delhi, India.
Eni-Petronas JV launches construction of floating gas facility for North Hub in Indonesia
Searah, the joint venture energy company formed by Italy's Eni and Malaysia's Petronas, has started developing a floating gas facility to process gas from its $11.8 billion North Hub project in Indonesia, the Indonesian government said. The company held a first steel cutting ceremony on Thursda..
Dabur India partners with GreenLine to deploy LNG trucks in logistics network
A shift to LNG-powered trucks is expected to lower long-haul freight emissions while maintaining operational efficiency and reliability.
JERA Americas files letter of intent to build $2-B Longboard LNG project in Hawaii (U.S.)
JERA Americas has filed a letter of intent with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to advance its proposed $2-billion Longboard LNG Project on Oahu. The project would include a 500-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant and an offshore LNG import terminal at Kalaeloa (Barbers Point), p..
India's HPCL invites LNG suppliers for spot and long-term import deals
HPCL operates an LNG import and regassification facility at Chhara in western India with annual capacity of 5 million metric tons.
Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal starts gas deliveries to Phu My power complex
The deliveries are being made under a gas sale agreement between Cai Mep LNG and the EVN subsidiary, known as Power Generation Corporation 3.
Japan utilities welcome LNG power auction quotas, citing investment certainty
A 2025 report by the Organisation for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators estimated Japan could face a 16 gigawatt power shortfall by 2040 if electricity demand rises to 1,100 TWh, even after replacing all the country's ageing thermal power plants.
Asian spot LNG prices at 4-month high as U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies
The fundamental situation in Asia is still relatively tight given the development of an El Nino weather pattern, higher cooling demand and lower hydro availability throughout the region.
First direct U.S. LNG cargo since tariff dispute reaches China, may be re-exported
Carrying a cargo loaded in early June from U.S. energy firm Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, the Al Fat'h LNG tanker arrived at the PipeChina Yangpu terminal in China's southern island province of Hainan on Wednesday into Thursday.
Inpex's Australian LNG workers back pay deal that could set industry standard
The agreement is the first in what unions describe as a second wave of bargaining across the sector, as they seek similar pay and conditions in upcoming negotiations with Shell, Chevron and Woodside Energy.
EIA: Global LNG trade volumes reached record high in 2025
Global LNG trade has slowed this year following the closure of the key export route for Qatar, the world’s second-largest LNG exporter.
PETRONAS signs LNG supply deal with Shizuoka Gas
PETRONAS will supply LNG to Japan's Shizuoka Gas under a new seven-year agreement beginning in 2032, extending a three-decade commercial partnership.
Asia's LNG imports recover, drawing cargoes from needy Europe
While some of the strength in Asia is because of seasonal demand during the summer peak, the weakness in Europe underscores just how far the second-biggest consuming region is falling behind in building inventories for winter demand.
ADNOC L&S expands LNG fleet with order for four new carriers
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc has announced a newbuilding order for an additional four next-generation LNG carriers with a total value of approximately $900 MM.
TotalEnergies ships to Asia the first cargo produced by the ECA LNG plant
TotalEnergies has shipped to Asia the very first cargo from ECA LNG Phase 1, a LNG export terminal currently under commissioning on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, in Baja California.
Australia regulator sees east coast gas market well-supplied through 2026, warns of 2027 risks
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said in its latest gas inquiry report that there is a risk of gas shortfalls in the second and third quarters of 2027 if liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers export all their uncontracted gas.
Chevron Australia signs five-year gas supply agreement with Alinta Energy
Chevron said starting July 2027 it will supply 46 petajoules of gas to its long-standing partner Alinta Energy over a five- year period from across its equity interests in the Chevron-operated Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Woodside inks gas supply agreement with Alcoa Australia
Under the deal, Woodside will supply 31.1 petajoules of domestic gas from its Western Australian operations to Alcoa's refineries.
India's LPG imports from U.S. set to exceed 1 MMt in June
Before the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India depended on Middle Eastern producers for 90% of its LPG imports, which totaled about 2 MMt per month.
China lines up second LNG terminal for sanctioned Russian cargoes
The newly built Longkou LNG terminal in eastern China's Shandong province, operated by state pipeline giant PipeChina, is being lined up to receive Arctic LNG 2 cargoes.
Asia spot LNG at four-month low as Hormuz flows restart, upside risk remains
Iran said it would waive Hormuz transit fees during a 60-day negotiation period with the United States, while requiring ships to request passage 48 hours in advance.
Hanwha Ocean signs strategic MoU with Kanata Clean Power for proposed $15.7-B, 12-MMtpy FLNG project in Canada
Strategic partnership contemplates collaboration on engineering, construction, operations, investment and LNG offtake for proposed 12 MTPA export facility at Prince Rupert, British Columbia Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)..
- U.S. natgas prices hit 20-week high on LNG flows, heat outlook
- 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
- U.S. natgas futures rise as hotter weather boosts demand, some spot prices negative
