LNG Shipping News - 23 Oct 2025
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Dynagas hit by UK sanctions
Three Dynagas managed LNGCs were included in the latest UK round of sanctions targeting Russian oil and gas operations announced last week.
‘Shadow fleet’ LNGC involved in STS off Malaysia
It has been reported that Russia has carried out its first ship-to-ship (STS) LNG transfer involving a so-called ‘shadow fleet’ vessel and a Chinese LNGC.
North America’s LNG export capacity to more than double by 2029
US LNG exporters have announced plans to more than double their liquefaction capacity, adding an estimated 13.9 bill cu ft per day between 2025 and 2029, according to the Energy Information Administration’s ((EIA) liquefaction capacity file and trade press reports.
Asian spot prices on the rise
Asian spot LNG prices rose slightly last week, as colder weather forecasts in northeast China lifted buying interest despite strong storage inventories.
Small-Scale LNG market to grow by CAGR 13.8% by 2034
The global small-scale LNG market size is expected to reach $210.56 bill by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research.
Rio Grande Train 5 gets the go ahead
Last Thursday, US LNG plant developer, NextDecade Corp took a positive final investment decision (FID) on Rio Grande LNG’s Train 5.
QatarEnergy starts to make use of Grain LNG services
In July, QatarEnergy started to utilise its long-term LNG delivery, storage, and regasification capacity at the UK’s Isle of Grain terminal.
Venture Global looks to supply LNG to Ukraine
US LNG plant developer, Venture Global LNG has held discussions with Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, to supply more cargoes from its Plaquemines facility, according to a Reuters report, quoting three unnamed sources.
Gaz-System studies potential capacity of second FSRU terminal project
Poland’s natural gas transmission system operator, Gaz-System has conducted a market study on expanding its FSRU terminal capacity.
