Processing/LNG

PHMSA has opened the first U.S. LNG Safety Center in Louisiana to support research, regulation and operational best practices for LNG infrastructure.

Argentina has awarded Naturgy a contract to supply an LNG cargo to its Escobar FSRU, helping ensure gas supply during peak winter demand.

AG&P LNG will acquire full ownership of the Cai Mep LNG terminal in Vietnam, strengthening its position in the country’s growing LNG-to-power infrastructure network.

Golden Pass LNG has shipped its first cargo from its Texas export terminal, marking a key milestone as the project moves toward full-scale operations.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has signed its first long-term LNG carrier charter agreement with INPEX, supporting stable LNG transport and expanding its global fleet.

Burckhardt Compression has secured multiple orders to supply boil-off gas compressor systems for LNG terminals in Thailand and Taiwan, supporting gas handling and operational efficiency.

The Trump administration has invoked the Defense Production Act to accelerate development of U.S. energy infrastructure, including natural gas pipelines, LNG capacity and grid systems.

SOCAR has signaled readiness to supply LNG to Pakistan under an existing agreement, as the country seeks cargoes to address growing energy shortages.

JAPEX is facing rising LNG procurement costs and halted oil production in Iraq as disruptions tied to Middle East tensions impact supply and operations.

Golden Pass LNG is preparing to ship its first cargo as a tanker arrives at the Texas export facility, marking a key milestone after years of construction delays.

The Port of Corpus Christi posted record first-quarter volumes, driven by a surge in LNG shipments as new export capacity ramps up along the Gulf Coast.

Dragon LNG has launched an auction offering 9.3 Bcm per year of regasification capacity starting in 2029, providing a rare opportunity for long-term LNG access in the UK market.

Singapore GasCo is securing additional LNG cargoes to offset supply disruptions while preparing to pursue long-term supply deals amid ongoing market volatility.

Woodside has awarded a $300-million contract to build tugboats supporting marine operations at its Louisiana LNG project. The vessels will assist LNG tanker movements, highlighting ongoing investment in export infrastructure along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial shipping following a ceasefire, allowing oil and LNG flows to resume. However, supply recovery is expected to take weeks, with risks remaining amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a continued U.S. military presence.