Term charters back in favour as shield against price spikes
Long-term LNG charters – not spot cargoes – are buyers’ favourite, once again, as they provide greater protection against freight rate spikes and shipping disruptions. This trend could tighten global LNG carrier availability for years to come.
South Asia pivots to nuclear amid LNG supply crunch
Bangladesh and Pakistan are fast-tracking plans to expand nuclear power capacity as disruptions to contracted Qatari LNG deliveries and price spikes expose the risk of heavy reliance on imported gas.
US LNG export boom ignites fracking ramp-up
Fracking activity is ramping up across the U.S. as producers cater to booming LNG export demand and seek to pre-empt service price spikes. Early movers can reap superior margins.
EU weighs gas price cap amid LNG supply disruption
The European Commission is considering introducing gas price caps, enhanced power purchase agreements (PPA) or contracts for difference (CfD) to shield industry and households from soaring energy costs caused by the halt in Middle Eastern LNG deliveries.
