North America – U.S. Sabine Pass & Cameron LNG demand drops, pressuring futures w/ mild weather. Cheniere warns on pipelines using 8% U.S. natgas. Crowley’s 4th LNG ship starts service.

North America – Record U.S. exports w/ rising prices, but infrastructure issues loom; 7 Gulf terminals building. U.S.-Ukraine meet focus as feedgas hits low. Coastal Bend LNG carbon capture study announced.

Asia – Sanctioned Russian LNG tankers from Arctic LNG 2 (Christophe De Margerie, Voskhod, Zarya, Iris) head east via Northern Sea Route to Asia buyers, amid U.S. sanctions & Ukraine talks; environmental risks noted.

South America – Argentina pushes export pipeline through protected Patagonian waters, raising environmental concerns for Vaca Muerta.

China – LNG imports down >20% in first 7 mos 2025 on weak demand, record output & piped gas; 6-yr low.

Australia – LNG exporters sustain spot volumes per IEEFA Gas Market Review, balancing domestic/global supply.