Latest news from the industry

APLNG signs new gas supply deal with CleanCo

Australia Pacific LNG, operator of the 9 mtpa Curtis Island export plant, has signed a new agreement with CleanCo Queensland to supply additional gas to the Swanbank power station in 2026.

China’s Yangjiang LNG terminal receives first cargo

Guangdong Energy has received the first LNG cargo at the new Yangjiang LNG terminal in Guangdong province. The shipment marks the official entry of the Yangjiang LNG into the commissioning phase.

World Bank’s IFC to support Lebanon’s LNG-to-power project

The International Finance Corporation has signed an agreement with the Lebanese government to support the development of an LNG-to-power project using a public-private partnership model.

China’s CNOOC hits new LNG bunkering milestone

CNOOC’s LNG bunkering vessel Hai Yang Shi You 302 has refueled MSC’s LNG-powered MSC Emilia at Ningbo Zhoushan’s Chuanshan Port, pushing CNOOC Gas & Power’s LNG bunkering volume past 200,000 tons in 2025, 3.6 times the total volume achieved in 2024.

Cheniere seeks approval to raise Corpus Christi midscale train capacity

Cheniere has asked the US FERC for authorization to increase the LNG production capacity of nine midscale trains at its Corpus Christi plant.

Venture Global files to more than double Plaquemines LNG capacity

Venture Global has applied to US FERC and DOE to permit a major brownfield expansion at Plaquemines LNG, adding over 30 MTPA across 32 modular trains.

TotalEnergies in European LNG-to-power move

TotalEnergies said its agreement to acquire 50 percent of Czech utility EPH’s flexible power generation platform in Western Europe will enable the company to monetize about 2 mtpa of LNG through gas-to-power operations.

PV Power to launch commercial operations at Nhon Trach 3 LNG power plant in November

PetroVietnam Power says its Nhon Trach 3 LNG-fired power plant is scheduled to begin commercial operations this month. ‍

Evergreen to order new LNG-powered containerships

Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine plans to order 14 LNG dual-fuel container vessels to be built in China and South Korea.

Venture Global signs 20-year, 1 mtpa LNG supply deal with Mitsui

Venture Global LNG has signed a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with Japan’s Mitsui & Co. for 1 MTPA of LNG, with deliveries starting in 2029.

LNG Canada begins production from Train 2

LNG Canada announced that it started production from the second 7 MTPA train of the facility.

LNG Croatia raises Krk terminal capacity to 4.5 MTPA with new regasification module

LNG Croatia has commissioned a new regasification module at its FSRU-based terminal on Krk Island, boosting total capacity to 4.5 MTPA per year

Promigas, Vopak approve 33% regas boost at Cartagena FSRU

Promigas and Vopak have taken FID to expand regasification capacity at Colombia’s Cartagena FSRU by 33 percent, backed by long-term contracts.

Enagas, Reganosa launch bio-LNG service at El Musel terminal

Spain’s Enagas and Reganosa have launched a new bio-LNG loading service at the El Musel terminal in Gijon, enabling biomethane injected into the gas grid to be certified and supplied as bio-LNG for bunkering.

Mitsubishi takes FID on offshore gas project to supply Brunei LNG

Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation has announced a final investment decision on the Petronas-operated Block CA2 offshore Brunei, which will supply gas to the 6.7 MTPA Brunei LNG plant.

Egypt ships fifth 2025 LNG cargo to Greece

Egypt has exported a LNG cargo from its Idku plant to Greece aboard the Shell-chartered GasLog Gibraltar, bound for DESFA’s Revithoussa terminal.

Orlen to deliver three US LNG cargoes to Ukraine’s Naftogaz in early 2026

Poland’s Orlen will supply three US LNG cargoes to Ukraine’s Naftogaz in the first quarter of 2026 under a new preliminary deal.

Venture Global signs 20-year, 1 MTPA LNG deal with Spain’s Naturgy

Venture Global LNG has signed a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with Spain’s Naturgy for 1 MTPA of LNG starting in 2030, marking Spain’s first long-term US LNG contract since 2018.

Pembina, Petronas seal Cedar LNG deal

Canada’s Pembina Pipeline and Malaysian energy giant Petronas have signed a 20-year agreement for 1 MTPA of Pembina's liquefaction capacity at the Cedar LNG facility on Canada’s West Coast.

Ineos signs US LNG supply deal with Kinetik

UK-based Ineos has signed a long-term deal with US midstream operator Kinetik to supply up to 0.5 MTPA of LNG to Europe starting in 2027.

Venture Global signs Greece’s first long-term US LNG supply deal

Venture Global LNG has signed a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with a new joint venture between Greece’s Aktor and DEPA, with at least 0.5 MTPA of LNG starting in 2030, with potential for expansion.

Tourmaline signs new LNG supply deals with Centrica, EDF, and Hartree

Canada’s Tourmaline has signed new LNG-linked gas supply deals with Centrica, EDF Trading North America, and Hartree Partners.

Adnoc, Shell sign 15-year SPA for 1 MTPA Ruwais LNG supply

Adnoc has signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement with Shell for up to 1 MTPA of LNG from its under-construction Ruwais LNG terminal in Abu Dhabi.

Cheniere completes third train at Corpus Christi LNG expansion project

Cheniere has completed Train 3 at its Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion in Texas, with Train 4 in commissioning and first LNG expected in November.

QatarEnergy, GSPC Sign 17-Year LNG SPA Starting 2026

QatarEnergy has signed a 17-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with India’s Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) to supply up to 1 mtpa of LNG beginning in 2026.

Excelerate Signs Definitive Agreement for Iraq’s First LNG Terminal

Excelerate Energy has signed a definitive commercial agreement with Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to develop the country’s first LNG import terminal at Khor Al Zubair.

TotalEnergies, Partners Lift Force Majeure on Mozambique LNG Project

TotalEnergies and its partners have lifted force majeure on the 12.8 MTPA Mozambique LNG project, halted since 2021 due to security concerns.

Hanwha Ocean Begins Building Singapore’s First FSRU

Hanwha Ocean has started construction of MOL’s 204,000-cbm floating storage and regasification unit, which will serve Singapore’s second LNG import terminal.

EU to Ban Russian LNG Imports by 2027

EU leaders have approved a new sanctions package prohibiting Russian LNG imports into the bloc by 2027, marking the first direct ban on Russian LNG.

Jera Expands LNG Portfolio with $1.5 Billion Haynesville Acquisition

Japan’s Jera has agreed to acquire 100% of Williams and GEP Haynesville II’s interests in the South Mansfield upstream asset in Louisiana’s Haynesville Shale for $1.5 billion.

Williams Takes Stake in Woodside’s Louisiana LNG and Pipeline Projects

Williams will contribute about $1.9 billion in project capital and take 10% of LNG offtake, equivalent to 1.6 MTPA, marking Williams' first investment in LNG.

Deutsche ReGas Books 80% of Mukran LNG Capacity for 2026

Deutsche ReGas said 80% of available regasification capacity at its FSRU-based Mukran LNG terminal has been booked for 2026.

Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Received Final Non-FTA Export Approval

Venture Global LNG has received final non-FTA export approval from the US Department of Energy for its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana, authorizing exports of up to 3.96 Bcf/d of natural gas as LNG.

NextDecade Takes FID on Fifth Rio Grande LNG Train

NextDecade has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the fifth train at its Rio Grande LNG terminal in Texas.

Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG Granted FERC Extension

Venture Global LNG has received approval from the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the in-service deadline for its Plaquemines LNG terminal in Louisiana to December 31, 2027.

Lithuania’s KN Completes First Virtual Biomethane Liquefaction

KN Energies, together with Gasum and Equinor, has carried out the first virtual biomethane liquefaction operation at the Klaipeda LNG terminal.

Shell and Sunlink Take FID on HI Gas Project to Supply Nigeria LNG

Shell and Sunlink Energies and Resources have taken a final investment decision (FID) on the HI gas project offshore Nigeria, which will supply up to 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to Nigeria LNG’s Bonny Island plant.

Tokyo Gas and Partners Start Construction on Vietnam LNG-to-Power Project

Tokyo Gas, Kyuden, and Truong Thanh Viet Nam have begun work on the Thai Binh LNG-to-power project following a groundbreaking ceremony on October 10.

BP Wins Arbitration Against Venture Global Over Calcasieu Pass LNG

BP has won an arbitration case against Venture Global LNG over sales from the Calcasieu Pass terminal in Louisiana. BP is seeking over $1 billion in damages, with a separate hearing on remedies expected in 2026.

MOL Demonstration Trial Achieves 98% Methane Slip Reduction

MOL’s LNG-powered Panamax bulk carrier Reimei achieved a 98% methane slip reduction in demonstration trials launched in May 2025, surpassing the 70% target under the project to develop methane slip reduction technology.

Croatian FSRU gets new regas module

Türkiye’s Kuzey Star yard has installed an additional regasification module onboard LNG Croatia, boosting capacity to 4.5 MTPA.

Eni Takes FID on Coral Norte FLNG in Mozambique

Eni and its partners have taken a final investment decision (FID) on the Coral Norte FLNG project, Mozambique’s second floating LNG development.

Engie Signs 10-Year LNG Supply Deal with Hungary’s MVM CEEnergy

Engie has agreed to supply MVM CEEnergy with 4 billion cubic meters of gas over 10 years, starting in 2028.

Eastern Pacific Shipping Converts Ammonia-Fuel Orders to LNG

Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping has switched all 14 ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers on order at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding to LNG dual-fuel.

Vopak Secures FSRU for Australian LNG Import Project

Vopak has signed an agreement with Seapeak to provide a floating storage and regasification unit for its planned Victoria LNG terminal in Australia.

Cheniere Begins Commissioning Fourth Corpus Christi Expansion Train

Cheniere has started commissioning the fourth train of its Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion project in Texas.

Botas and Mercuria Sign 20-Year LNG Supply Agreement

Starting in 2026, Botas will purchase around 4 billion cubic meters of natural-gas-equivalent LNG per year from Mercuria.

GIIGNL supporting World LNG Summit & Awards 2025

The World LNG Summit & Awards is the meeting place for global LNG leaders. Hosted by BOTAŞ, the Summit will take place on 2-5 December 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye

Sempra takes FID on Port Arthur LNG expansion

The expansion includes two liquefaction trains, one LNG storage tank, and related facilities with a total capacity of around 13 mtpa.

NFE seals Puerto Rico LNG supply deal

New Fortress Energy reached a 7-year LNG gas supply agreement with Puerto Rico’s Third-Party Procurement Office and Public-Private Partnerships Authority