Russian Arctic LNG 2 cargo heads eastbound to Asia
Ice-class carrier Christophe de Margerie is attempting a seasonally early eastbound transit from Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 terminal via the Northern Sea Route to Asia, underscoring the Russian company’s efforts to sustain exports to predominantly Chinese buyers.
Three Q-Flex carriers fail Hormuz transit attempts
Q-Flex LNG carrier Al Sahla is at Iranian anchorage after attempting Hormuz transit, with two further Qatari vessels turned back in same window as Iran's enforcement posture appears to have shifted.
Petroleum dwarfs US LNG sales, though gas accelerates
Petroleum, not LNG, accounts for most of the United States’ energy trade, reaching a 31 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, followed by gas exports with 9 quads, according to U.S. government data. Yet natural gas is the faster growing export, with sales quadrupling over the past decade.
NextDecade files for Rio Grande Train 6, gets Phase 1 extension
US federal regulators have granted NextDecade another three years to complete the first five trains at its Rio Grande LNG export project, extending the in-service-deadline to November 2031. NextDecade subsequently filed an application for train 6.
Venture Global, Thailand PTT near binding LNG deal
Venture Global and Thailand’s state-controlled energy giant PTT PCL are in advanced talks for binding LNG offtake, supposedly from the Plaquemines or CP2 export facilities in Louisiana. If finalized, the deal would help diversify Thailand’s LNG supply away from Middle Eastern sources.
Germany’s SEFE agrees to offtake Ksi Lisims LNG from Canada
German state gas importer SEFE has agreed to buy 1 mtpa of LNG from Canada’s planned Ksi Lisims liquefaction project in British Columbia, with deliveries set to begin in the early 2030s for a tenure of up to 20 years.
Downside risk to LNG supply emerges, Kpler warns
Tightening LNG balances in Europe, amid maintenance across Norway’s pipeline network and lower imports, have made Kpler analysts “slightly bullish” on benchmark TTF gas prices, while restocking in China and stronger Asian demand underpin global LNG markets.
Atlantic LNG Train 4 maintenance
Trinidad and Tobago’s Atlantic LNG terminal plans to shut its 6 mtpa Train 4 for up to 50 days in May and June for extensive maintenance and repairs, sources told Reuters. During the shutdown, the terminal will continue exporting LNG from Trains 2 and 3, which have a combined capacity of 6 mtpa.
Eni locks in 2 mtpa LNG offtake from Indonesia
Eni has secured about 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from its South Hub and North Hub projects in Indonesia, supplied via the Bontang terminal in East Kalimantan. The additional supply will help Eni reach its target of more than 20 mtpa of contracted LNG supply by 2030.
MidOcean Energy secures TAEF investment in LNG capital rise
MidOcean Energy has secured an $120 million equity investment from The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF) as part of its ongoing capital raise, targeting up to $2 billion from new investors.
