Asia

• Taiwan: CTCI secured a NT$29.6 billion contract from CPC Corporation to build the regasification facility at Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Receiving Terminal, converting LNG from four 180,000 kL cryogenic tanks into gaseous form for Taiwan’s energy needs. Link: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/another-lng-terminal-tender-success-for-ctci-to-build-regasification-facility-at-kaohsiung-intercontinental-lng-receiving-terminal-302540815.html
• Indonesia: Baker Hughes was awarded a long-term service agreement by BP for the Tangguh LNG plant in Papua Barat, focusing on maintenance and upgrades to enhance operational efficiency at the facility. Link: https://gascompressionmagazine.com/2025/08/28/baker-hughes-awarded-tangguh-lng-service-agreement/
• India: Indian Oil Corporation signed a 15-year agreement with ADNOC Gas for 1 million tonnes per annum of LNG from the Ruwais project, making Indian Oil ADNOC’s largest LNG customer by 2029 with a total offtake of 2.2 million tpa. Link: https://ddnews.gov.in/en/indian-oil-set-to-become-adnocs-largest-lng-customer/
• South Korea: Trafigura agreed to supply 1.5 mtpa of LNG to Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) starting in 2027 for 10 years, aiding diversification amid high demand.

North America

• USA: Sempra Infrastructure and EQT signed a 20-year SPA for 0.5 mtpa of LNG from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2, with procurement on a free-on-board basis indexed to Henry Hub, boosting project momentum. Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sempra-infrastructure-supply-lng-port-114650647.html
• USA: Argent LNG appointed a top advisory team including legal, environmental, and engineering firms to advance its flagship LNG project in Louisiana. Link: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/843569243/argent-lng-retains-leading-legal-environmental-and-engineering-firms-to-advance-flagship-lng-project.
• USA: Houston-based projects advance: Sempra’s Port Arthur deal, Commonwealth’s contract, and Texas LNG’s FERC approval for Gulf Coast efforts. Link: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2025/08/28/sempra-infrastructure-commonwealth-texas-lng-deals.html
• Canada: German gas traders are turning to Canadian LNG via swap deals to reduce costs and diversify supplies, amid discussions on East Coast LNG business growth. Link: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/German-Gas-Traders-Turn-to-Canadian-LNG-for-Swap-Deals.html

China

• A tanker carrying LNG from Russia’s US-sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant docked at China’s Beihai LNG terminal in Guangxi province, marking the first such delivery after loading at Koryak FSU; this signals potential shifts in Beijing’s approach to sanctions, with the vessel Arctic Mulan berthing on August 28 after sailing south. Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/tanker-with-sanctioned-russian-arctic-lng-2-cargo-berths-china-tracking-data-2025-08-28/
• China’s LNG imports are extending a decline for the fourth consecutive month, driven by policy favoring renewables and domestic gas production, leading to intense competition; August arrivals are estimated at lower levels year-over-year. Link: https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/chinas-lng-imports-are-set-to-rise-for-a-4th-month-but-its-not-bullish/

Europe

• Germany: Germany launched its second LNG import terminal at Wilhelmshaven port on August 29, enhancing energy security; the terminal starts commercial operations. Link: https://invezz.com/news/2025/08/28/germany-boosts-energy-security-with-new-wilhelmshaven-lng-terminal/
• European gas markets avoided a hectic summer storage race due to lower LNG imports (dropping to 7.4 million tons in August from 11 million in March) and stable supplies.
• European gas markets are benefiting from easing pressure on storage ahead of winter, thanks to a 22 % surge in U.S. LNG exports and declining demand from Asia, particularly China Link: https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/europe-gas-markets-escape-hectic-lng-summer-storage-race-2025-08-28/

Africa

• Mozambique: Three Wells Global Mozambique LNG project, backed by Mitsui Bussan, is set to start production in 2029, with the Mozambican president confirming the timeline for the LNG business. Link: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOCB1979C0Z10C25A8000000/

Russia

• Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant boosted output to a new record in August, with five sanctioned tankers loading LNG since June, mostly heading to Asia; production is pivotal for tripling LNG output by 2030. Link: https://gcaptain.com/russias-arctic-lng-2-delivers-first-cargo-to-china-after-year-long-wait-signaling-possible-shift-in-beijings-sanctions-stance/

Middle East

• Qatar: QatarEnergy added two new LNG carriers to its fleet as part of its massive shipbuilding expansion, enhancing global LNG transport capacity. Link: https://www.offshore-energy.biz/two-more-lng-newbuilds-making-their-way-to-qatarenergys-fleet/
• UAE: ADNOC signed a 15-year LNG SPA with Indian Oil for 1 million tpa from Ruwais, strengthening UAE-India energy ties. Link: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2025/08/27/adnoc-signs-15-year-lng-sales-and-purchase-deal-with-indian-oil/