LNG Trends

Daily snapshot of global LNG market metrics and trends

LNG Market Trends Dashboard
Daily snapshot of global LNG market metrics and trends
LNG Investment Tracker
Recent FIDs and major project announcements

Qatar North Field Expansion

16 MTPA capacity addition

$15B investmentFID Approved

Mozambique LNG

13.1 MTPA capacity

$20B investmentUnder Construction

Plaquemines LNG Phase 2

10 MTPA capacity

$7.8B investmentFID Approved

Mexico Pacific LNG

14.1 MTPA capacity

$8B investmentPre-FID
LNG Shipping Rates
Current spot rates for LNG carriers by route

US Gulf to Europe

160K cbm vessel$85,000/day
12% week-on-week

US Gulf to Asia

160K cbm vessel$110,000/day
8% week-on-week

Australia to Japan

160K cbm vessel$72,000/day
3% week-on-week

Qatar to Europe

160K cbm vessel$78,000/day
5% week-on-week
Trending Topics
AI-generated summary of key LNG industry topics

US Export Capacity Expansion

Multiple US LNG export projects advancing toward FID, with potential to add over 50 MTPA of new capacity by 2030. Key projects include Venture Global's Plaquemines Phase 2, NextDecade's Rio Grande, and Energy Transfer's Lake Charles.

European Energy Security

European nations continue to diversify gas supply sources, with increased LNG imports from US, Qatar, and other suppliers. New FSRUs being deployed in Germany, Italy, and other countries to enhance import capacity.

Asian Demand Recovery

Chinese LNG imports showing signs of recovery after pandemic-related slowdown. New importers including Vietnam, Philippines entering the market with FSRU projects. Japanese utilities reviewing long-term procurement strategies.

Low-Carbon LNG Initiatives

Growing focus on carbon-neutral LNG cargoes, with major suppliers implementing carbon capture and offset programs. Buyers increasingly requesting emissions data and carbon intensity metrics for cargoes.

LNG Project Tracker
Status of major global LNG liquefaction projects

Qatar North Field Expansion

Capacity: 48 MTPA (NFE + NFS)Under Construction
Expected online: 2025-2027

Mozambique LNG

Capacity: 13.1 MTPAUnder Construction
Expected online: 2026

Plaquemines LNG

Capacity: 20 MTPA (Phase 1+2)Under Construction
Expected online: 2024-2026

Mexico Pacific LNG

Capacity: 14.1 MTPAPre-FID
Expected FID: Q4 2023

Browse to NWS

Capacity: 10 MTPAPre-FID
Expected FID: 2024