Russia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports rose 8% in the first half of 2026, adding 2 billion cubic meters. The increase was primarily fueled by a 18% surge in deliveries to European markets, where Russia is the second-largest LNG supplier, with Belgium, France, and Spain being key destinations.
In April 2026, the US exported 537.9 billion cubic feet of LNG, with Europe as the primary destination. Egypt led purchases for the first time since July 2025. Exports were 6% lower than March but 20% higher than April 2025.
An explosion at Qatar's Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan on Sunday night killed 13 people, including 12 Indians, and injured 66. Officials called it an industrial accident, ruling out sabotage, and assured that energy supplies would not be affected.
An accidental explosion and subsequent fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan natural gas export terminal on Sunday night killed 13 workers and injured 66. Qatar's Energy Minister stated that LNG exports will not be affected and the incident was not sabotage.
Qatar is using 'shadow fleet' tactics, like switching off transponders for 'dark transits,' to resume LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict. This mirrors oil industry practices to avoid attacks and Iranian attention, impacting trade reliability.
US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports reached a record 573.5 bln cubic feet in March 2026, with Europe as the primary destination (62%). Shipments to Asia doubled amid the Middle East crisis, increasing their share to 24.4%.
QatarEnergy has launched the first LNG exports from its Golden Pass project in Texas, deepening its presence in the US and strengthening its position in global gas markets.
The US exported 14 billion cubic meters of LNG in February, a 21% year-on-year increase. Europe remained the primary destination, receiving 72% of total exports, while shipments to Asia saw a notable rise to 14.5%.
