Oil prices edged up as traders assessed the impact of a potential US-Iran agreement on the Strait of Hormuz. Regional conflicts and shipping concerns created market volatility, with some tankers resuming passage but overall traffic significantly reduced.
The Maltese-flagged LNG carrier 'Disha' arrived at Dahej Port, India, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG. The vessel successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions, marking a resumption of shipping traffic through the critical route for India's energy imports.
中国船舶集团旗下大连造船联合中船贸易为招商轮船建造的17.5万立方米LNG运输船“海创”轮于6月18日在大连举行命名仪式。该船由大连造船自主研发设计，具有较好的适港性和船岸兼容性，能满足大连市一个半月的LNG使用需求。
Russia and ASEAN countries agreed at a summit in Kazan to expand cooperation on energy security and diversification of supplies. Plans include increasing trade, investment, and partnerships in oil, gas, LNG, and electricity, alongside enhanced crisis preparedness and exploration of renewable and nuclear energy.
日本造船工業会は、エネルギー安全保障の観点から国内での液化天然ガス（LNG）運搬船建造再開に向けた動きを進めている。複数社による共同プロジェクトが有力視されており、今治造船や川崎重工業などが参加を検討している。LNG船の国内建造は2019年以降途絶えていた。
An LNG tanker, the Mraikh, loaded in Qatar and stranded since February, is approaching the Strait of Hormuz. This signals a potential revival of traffic after a reported US-Iran peace deal, which could reopen the vital waterway impacting 20% of global LNG supplies.
An LNG tanker, Mraikh, loaded in Qatar and stranded since February, is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signaling potential traffic revival after a US-Iran peace deal. The reopening of the chokepoint, which disrupted 20% of global LNG supplies, is expected to restore Qatar's export capacity.
Energy shipments have resumed in the Gulf following an interim agreement between the US and Iran, allowing LNG tankers to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. This is expected to restore Qatar's LNG exports and ease Pakistan's gas shortage. The deal involves uranium dilution, sanctions waivers, and a 60-day negotiation period.
South Korea plans to implement zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within quotas in the second half of 2026 to combat inflation. The measure aims to stabilize consumer prices by reducing utility and transportation costs.
South Korea plans to implement zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within quotas in the second half of 2026 to combat inflation. The measure aims to stabilize consumer prices by reducing utility and transportation costs, following a 3.1% rise in consumer prices in May.
정부가 하반기 LNG, LPG, LPG 제조용 원유에 할당관세율 0%를 적용하고 발전용 LNG 개별소비세를 감면한다. 또한 농산물, 사료 원료 등 9개 품목에 신규 할당관세를 적용하고 13개 품목의 적용 기간을 연장한다. 정부는 이를 통해 물가 안정에 기여할 것으로 기대하며, 기업의 가격 미반영 꼼수를 막기 위해 유통 점검을 강화할 계획이다.
Russia-Japan trade turnover rose 5.76% year-on-year in May 2026 to 106.9 bln yen. LNG was Japan's top import from Russia, while passenger cars dominated Japanese exports.
Russia is in talks with ASEAN nations to boost liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, according to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. The region's energy consumption is projected to rise significantly by 2050, creating opportunities for Russian energy products. Food and fertilizer exports are also areas of expansion.
Katar przygotowuje się do wznowienia eksportu LNG, ściągając do portów puste gazowce. Decyzja zbiega się z potencjalnym porozumieniem USA-Iran ws. cieśniny Ormuz, co może złagodzić globalny kryzys podaży.
中油公司表示，中東戰事趨緩，國內石油庫存量處於高水位。若荷姆茲海峽開放，7、8月將指定灣內裝港以獲取多樣化原油。若美伊簽署和平協議，預計9月初起陸續有卡達LNG貨氣抵台。
Workers at the Inpex Ichthys facility have resumed operations after unions and the Japanese-owned company reached a deal following months of negotiations and weeks of strikes that threatened LNG exports.
Citigroup, küresel doğal gaz piyasasında arz görünümünün iyileşmesiyle doğal gaz fiyatlarına yönelik beklentilerini düşürdü. 2026 sonu ve 2027 için fiyat tahminleri aşağı çekilirken, ABD-İran geriliminin azalmasıyla LNG ihracatının artması bekleniyor.
Qatar expects to quickly increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production to 80% of its export capacity within two months after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg sources. State-owned QatarEnergy plans to reach 50% capacity in one month, with full restoration of the remaining capacity taking years due to damage from Iranian missile strikes.
Qatar plans to quickly restore liquefied natural gas production to nearly full capacity within two months of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. QatarEnergy expects to reach 50% output a month after safe passage is restored, with full recovery taking years due to damage from Iranian missile strikes.
ABD ve İran arasında 28 Şubat'ta başlayan ve küresel enerji krizine yol açan savaşın sona ermesiyle maliyet hesaplamaları başladı. Analistler, savaşın toplam maliyetinin 2.2 ila 3.5 trilyon dolar arasında olduğunu belirtiyor. Bu durum, küresel büyüme tahminlerinin düşmesine ve piyasalarda dalgalanmalara neden oldu.
India anticipates safe passage for 34 stranded ships in the Persian Gulf following the successful transit of LNG carrier Disha through the Strait of Hormuz. While 16 ships carrying fertilizers are expected to reach Indian ports, immediate relief from improved energy supplies is uncertain due to damage at Qatar's Ras Laffan and UAE's Habshan facilities.
India anticipates safe passage for 34 stranded ships in the Persian Gulf after the LNG carrier Disha successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz. The transit raises hopes for improved energy and fertilizer supplies, despite facility damage in Qatar and UAE.
Russia was the second-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the European Union in April, with its supplies valued at 705 million euros, representing a 16.4% share. The United States led the market with a 61% share.
김정관 산업통상자원부 장관이 카타르를 방문해 사드 빈 셰리다 알 카비 에너지 담당 국무장관과 면담하고 LNG 및 콘덴세이트 공급 안정화와 신규 에너지 플랜트 발주 사업 참여 방안을 논의했다. 또한 셰이크 파이살 빈 타니 빈 파이살 알 타니 통상산업부 장관과 에너지 중심 협력을 조선·첨단산업 등으로 확대하기로 합의했다.
