LNG

Gazprom’s latest cooperation push with CNPC is accelerating the ramp-up of Russian pipeline gas exports to China, capping the country’s LNG demand. Gazprom aims to increase exports via additional pipeline routes such as the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.

Global LNG fleet growth is lagging behind upcoming export capacity, although IMO data indicates that 2026 deliveries will mark a record year. Yet the 234 newbuild LNG carriers scheduled for 2026–2030 could fall short of transporting the 229 mtpa of new liquefaction capacity due online by 2030, particularly if vessel…

In a shock move, Woodside CEO and Managing Director, Meg O’Neill, is to step down to become bp’s CEO, following the resignation of Murray Auchincloss.

For the full year 2025, global gas consumption growth is projected at 1.5%, according to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum’s (GECF) December report.