LNG Shipping

LNG shipping news – carrier charter rates, liquefied natural gas trade flows, FLNG project timelines, regasification capacity, and fleet order trends.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Japan’s NYK Line Plans 50% LNG Fleet Growth by 2029

By Shery Ahn and Tsuyoshi Inajima (Bloomberg) — Nippon Yusen KK (NYK Line), Japan’s biggest shipping company, is planning to increase its fleet of

September 18, 2025
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
An LNG carrier at night
Shipping

USTR Considers Easing LNG Penalty Ahead of China-Ship Rule Deadline

The Trump administration is close to relaxing certain restrictions for liquefied natural gas companies that are part of a sweeping policy aimed at curbing

September 17, 2025
Total Views: 1088

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
ABS Chief Warns of Disconnect Between IMO Ambitions and Maritime Reality as Net Zero Framework Faces Critical Vote
Shipping

ABS Chief Warns of Disconnect Between IMO Ambitions and Maritime Reality as Net Zero Framework Faces Critical Vote

As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approaches a critical October vote on its Net Zero Framework, ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki

September 16, 2025
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Monday, September 15, 2025
First cargo departs LNG Canada in Kitimat, June 30, 2025
Energy

Canada Approves Blackstone-Backed West Coast LNG Export Project

-Canada cleared a C$10 billion ($7.3 billion) floating facility to export liquefied natural gas off its northwest coast as soon as 2028. Ksi Lisims LNG —

September 15, 2025
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Friday, September 12, 2025
The newest ultra large container ship Manila Express of Hapag-Lloyd with container cranes at the Burchardkai in the in the Port of Hamburg
Environment

Shell and Hapag-Lloyd Forge Multi-Year Bio-LNG Deal

Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. have signed a multi-year agreement for the immediate supply of liquefied biomethane, marking a significant advancement

September 12, 2025
Total Views: 503

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Third Sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 Cargo Lands in China

A third tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project arrived at a Chinese port on Tuesday, ship-tracking

September 9, 2025
Total Views: 474

Saturday, September 6, 2025
LNG in Arctic
Shipping

Second Known Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Berths In China

By Che Pan and James Pomfret BEIJING/HONG KONG, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Another tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG

September 6, 2025
Total Views: 1507

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier Without Ice-Class Stops, Reverses on Northern Sea Route Near Ice-Edge
Energy

Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier Without Ice-Class Stops, Reverses on Northern Sea Route Near Ice-Edge

A Russian liquefied natural gas carrier without ice protection has reversed course and remains stopped near the edge of the sea ice on the Northern Sea Route.

September 2, 2025
Total Views: 59099

Friday, August 29, 2025
LNG in Arctic
Energy

China Receives First Arctic LNG 2 Cargo Ahead of Putin’s Visit, Data Shows

China received this week its first liquefied natural gas cargo from a sanctioned Russian project, ship-tracking data from Kpler and LSEG showed, days ahead of

August 29, 2025
Total Views: 608

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Energy

Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Delivers First Cargo to China After Year-Long Wait, Signaling Possible Shift in Beijing’s Sanctions Stance

A gas carrier in service of Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project has docked at a Chinese terminal for the first time, ending more than a year of

August 28, 2025
Total Views: 7287

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Christophe de Margerie first cargo
Shipping

Russia’s Sanctioned Arctic LNG Plant Boosts Output to New Record

Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project boosted gas output to record levels this month as the export facility keeps loading cargoes that have struggled to

August 27, 2025
Total Views: 871

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
First cargo departs LNG Canada in Kitimat, June 30, 2025
Energy

Canada to Launch Talks on Shipping LNG to German Customers

Canada is set to begin discussions on supplying liquefied natural gas to German buyers to tap into growing demand across the European Union. LNG was one of the

August 26, 2025
Total Views: 678

US and Russian Officials Discussed Energy Deals Alongside Latest Ukraine Peace Talks
Energy

US and Russian Officials Discussed Energy Deals Alongside Latest Ukraine Peace Talks

U.S. and Russian government officials discussed several energy deals on the sidelines of negotiations this month that sought to achieve peace in Ukraine,

August 26, 2025
Total Views: 564

Thursday, August 21, 2025
LNG carrier in dense fog
News

ConocoPhillips to Buy LNG from Sempra’s Port Arthur Phase 2 Project

U.S. oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips said on Thursday it would secure 4 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from Sempra's Port

August 21, 2025
Total Views: 63

Monday, August 18, 2025
LNG carrier at dusk
Shipping

US-Sanctioned Russian LNG Heads to Asia in Search for Buyers

Several liquefied natural gas tankers are heading to Asia from a Russian export facility sanctioned by the US, potentially testing Washington’s resolve to

August 18, 2025
Total Views: 782

From Alaska With Love: Russia’s Shadow LNG Fleet Set Sail for China As Trump-Putin Summit Unfolded
Energy

From Alaska With Love: Russia’s Shadow LNG Fleet Set Sail for China As Trump-Putin Summit Unfolded

Five sanctioned LNG carriers, part of Russia’s shadow fleet, got underway as the Trump-Putin meeting took place in Alaska, or changed course in the hours

August 18, 2025
Total Views: 1338

Friday, August 15, 2025
LNG carrier at dusk
Energy

Chinese LNG Buyers Snap Up Imports as Prices Fall to Refill Storage

China’s liquefied natural gas buyers are boosting imports as falling prices and the need to replenish inventories end months of sluggish

August 15, 2025
Total Views: 525

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
lng ship
Shipping

Venture Global Eyes More Wins After Shell Arbitration Victory

Liquefied natural gas producer Venture Global expects to win its remaining arbitration cases against major energy companies following its victory against

August 13, 2025
Total Views: 990

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
First cargo departs LNG Canada in Kitimat, June 30, 2025
News

Shell-led LNG Canada Faces Problems as it Ramps Up Production

LONDON/HOUSTON/CALGARY, July 29 (Reuters) – Shell-led LNG Canada is experiencing technical problems as it ramps up production at its liquefied natural

July 30, 2025
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Saturday, July 26, 2025
fatih drillship black sea
Energy

Turkey’s Hunt For Energy And Influence Sparks Global Deal Drive

By Patrick Sykes and Anna Shiryaevskaya Jul 23, 2025 (Bloomberg) –From US natural gas to Southeast Asian oil and and uranium in Sub-Saharan Africa,

July 26, 2025
Total Views: 774