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LNG fleet shake-ups and mega-orders reshape the market

Oct 1, 2025

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LNG fleet shake-ups and mega-orders reshape the market

From Egypt’s idle import tankers to China’s first northern-built LNG carrier, the industry is pivoting fast. Woodside eyes 20 newbuildings, Turkey locks in long-term U.S. supply, and bunkering shifts as players enter—and exit—the game.

EU eyes ban, Yamal exports fall, fleet renewal accelerates

Sep 24, 2025

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EU eyes ban, Yamal exports fall, fleet renewal accelerates

EU pushes for an LNG ban in fresh sanctions, Yamal cargoes drop 16 shipments, record scrapping reshapes the fleet, and shipowners from NYK to Asyad ramp up newbuild plans — while Wärtsilä and BSM secure key technical deals.

Breaking Barriers: Nuclear-Powered LNG Carriers, Sanctioned Flows to China & Bold New SPAs

Sep 17, 2025

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Breaking Barriers: Nuclear-Powered LNG Carriers, Sanctioned Flows to China & Bold New SPAs

From Samsung’s nuclear LNG carrier design to sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 cargoes landing in China, this week saw game-changing moves across the LNG value chain.

Italy restarts Adriatic terminal, Canada hits LNG export milestone and MOL bets on wind-powered LNG carriers

Sep 10, 2025

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Italy restarts Adriatic terminal, Canada hits LNG export milestone and MOL bets on wind-powered LNG carriers

Canada celebrates its 10th export cargo, Italy’s Adriatic LNG terminal ramps back to full send-out and Woodfibre passes its halfway mark.

LNG pivots: FSRU upgrades, scrapping surge & billion-dollar deals

Sep 3, 2025

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12 min read

LNG pivots: FSRU upgrades, scrapping surge & billion-dollar deals

From Croatia’s FSRU overhaul and Greece’s demolition sales to Hanwha’s $5B U.S. shipyard bet — this week LNG is in motion: new QatarEnergy deliveries, Russia’s Arctic output push, soft shipping rates, and fresh long-term contracts from ADNOC, Trafigura, and Sempra.

LNG shifts gears: Record FLNG builds, bold contracts & idle fleets.

Aug 28, 2025

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LNG shifts gears: Record FLNG builds, bold contracts & idle fleets.

From Nassau’s LNG-to-power push to Dubai’s record-setting FLNG. Idle ships exit the market, newbuilds for QatarEnergy and Shell hit the water, Gunvor and Nigeria LNG secure long-term deals, and CMA CGM doubles down on bio-LNG.

LNG Terminals Restart, $2Bn UK Deal, and Arctic Ice-Class Moves

Aug 20, 2025

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LNG Terminals Restart, $2Bn UK Deal, and Arctic Ice-Class Moves

From Greece’s FSRU back online to Centrica’s $2Bn Isle of Grain bid — plus U.S. eyes Alaska LNG, MOL’s ice-class fleet shifts, and new mega shipbuilding orders. The LNG tide keeps turning fast.

From billion-dollar LNG charters to Hudson Bay export dreams

Aug 13, 2025

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From billion-dollar LNG charters to Hudson Bay export dreams

Golar secures a $400M/year FLNG deal in Argentina, Cheniere targets 100 mtpa capacity, Canada eyes Arctic export routes, and LNG shipping sees vintage sales, high-tech charters, and fresh FSRU conversions.

LNG Terminals Transform | Shipyards Heat Up | Sanctions Shake Shipping

Aug 6, 2025

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LNG Terminals Transform | Shipyards Heat Up | Sanctions Shake Shipping

Petronet ditches FSRU plans for land-based terminal, LNG Canada touts faster Asia route, and Russia’s Arctic exports face new hurdles

Qatar’s New Order, U.S. LNG Boom & Record LNG Ship Demolitions

Jul 30, 2025

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Qatar’s New Order, U.S. LNG Boom & Record LNG Ship Demolitions

Nakilat secured financing, Venture Global launches its 3rd U.S. LNG plant, and 2025 hits a record for LNG carrier demolitions.

Decarbonize, Diversify, Deploy: Zeebrugge Cuts CO2, Philippines Turns to LNG, Egypt Adds FSRU

Jul 23, 2025

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Decarbonize, Diversify, Deploy: Zeebrugge Cuts CO2, Philippines Turns to LNG, Egypt Adds FSRU

Fluxys advances CO2 reduction at Zeebrugge, the Philippines leans into LNG-fired power, and Egypt secures the Energos Winter FSRU

From Brazil’s FSRU revamp to Asia-bound Qatari cargoes — LNG momentum is accelerating

Jul 16, 2025

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From Brazil’s FSRU revamp to Asia-bound Qatari cargoes — LNG momentum is accelerating

Excelerate adds reliquefaction in Brazil, Klaipėda brings virtual biomethane to Europe, ADNOC and SEFE ink long-term deals, and the scrapping of older tonnage accelerates. Plus, newbuilds, FSRUs, and legal tension in the LNG bunkering world.