Asia

• South Korea:
  • POSCO International signed a strategic partnership with Glenfarne Alaska LNG to develop the Alaska LNG project, becoming the first Korean firm involved, aiming for off-take arrangements before production. Source: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-12/business/industry/Posco-becomes-1st-Korean-firm-to-join-Alaska-LNG-project-Glenfarne/2397818.
  • Hanwha Power Systems received Approval in Principle (AiP) from ABS for retrofitting 174K LNG carriers with ammonia fuel gas turbines, advancing low-carbon shipping. Source: https://www.hanwha.com/newsroom/news/press-releases/hanwha-power-systems-receives-approval-in-principle-from-abs-for-174k-lng-carrier-ammonia-fuel-gas-turbine-retrofit.do.
• Japan:
  • JERA signed a Letter of Intent with Alaska LNG for 1 MTPA supply over 20 years, targeting FID in late 2025; Economy Minister welcomes progress for energy security. Source: https://www.naturalgasintel.com/news/global-lng-buying-spree-continues-further-lifting-prospects-for-us-export-expansion/.
  • INPEX President expresses interest in US LNG amid global shifts. Source: https://business.nikkei.com/atcl/NBD/19/00119/00311/?n_cid=nbpnb_twbn.
• Malaysia:
  • Petronas positions natural gas as core to Asia’s energy transition, emphasizing LNG’s role in balancing renewables. Source: https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php/?id=2466693.
  • Woodside Energy inked a 15-year LNG supply deal with Petronas for 1 MTPA starting 2026. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/woodside-energy-petronas-ink-15-year-lng-supply-deal-2025-09-10/.
  • SOGDC signs land deal with Petronas unit for new LNG facility. Source: https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/266382/sogdc-signs-land-deal-with-petronas-unit-for-new-lng-facility/
• Vietnam:
  • Two multi-billion-dollar LNG power projects (Bac Lieu and Quang Ninh) restarted, with combined capacity over 3 GW, to meet growing energy demand. Source: https://theinvestor.vn/two-multi-billion-dollar-lng-power-projects-restarted-in-central-vietnam-d16993.html.
• India:
  • Shell Energy India wins green nod to raise capacity of Hazira LNG terminal to 26.2 mt costing ₹21,600 crore. Source: https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ports-shipping/shell-energy-india-wins-green-nod-to-raise-capacity-of-hazira-lng-terminal-to-26-2-mt-costing-21600-crore/123841577
• Asian spot LNG prices rose due to geopolitical tensions, but slow demand caps gains; market braces for glut. Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/news/global-lng-asian-spot-prices-rise-on-geopolitical-tensions-slow-demand-caps-gains-ce7d59d3d98cf12c.

Africa

• Congo:
  • POSH selected Longitude for Nguya FLNG hook-up engineering; three tugs to tow from China, boosting Congo’s LNG output. Source: https://energycapitalpower.com/posh-selects-longitude-for-congos-nguya-flng-hook-up-engineering/ .
  • Eni’s Congo-bound FLNG on towing duty from Asia. Source: https://www.offshore-energy.biz/singapores-posh-on-towing-duty-from-asia-to-africa-for-enis-congo-bound-flng/.
• Angola:
  • Soyo LNG plant faces reliability test as gas role expands, aiming for stable exports amid maintenance. Source: https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-industry/1209-48639-angola-s-soyo-lng-plant-faces-reliability-test-as-gas-role-expands.
• Nigeria:
  • Nigeria LNG calls for global action on methane gas mitigation. Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/nigeria-lng-calls-for-global-action-on-methane-gas-mitigation/
• Egypt:
  • Egypt Solidifies Global Energy Partnerships at Gastech 2025. Source: https://egyptoil-gas.com/news/egypt-solidifies-global-energy-partnerships-at-gastech-2025/
• Global LNG developers join AEW 2025 amid billion-dollar gas drive in Africa, focusing on SSA exports up 174.5% by 2034. Source: https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-industry/1209-48651-sub-saharan-africa-lng-exports-seen-up-174-5-by-2034-fitch-report.
• BP flows first gas at West Africa GTA LNG project. Source: https://ship.energy/bunkerspot/bp-flows-first-gas-at-west-africa-offshore-lng-project/ .

North America

• USA:
  • Global LNG buying spree continues, lifting US export prospects with deals announced. Source: https://www.naturalgasintel.com/news/global-lng-buying-spree-continues-further-lifting-prospects-for-us-export-expansion/.
  • Baker Hughes secures order for Rio Grande LNG expansion from Bechtel. Source: https://www.offshore-energy.biz/new-us-assignment-brings-baker-hughes-more-work-on-multibillion-dollar-lng-project/.
  • US proposes G7 sanctions on Russian energy, urges allies for tariffs on China/India for Russian oil buys.
  • US deepens ties with Greece to boost LNG exports. Source: https://pgjonline.com/news/2025/september/us-moves-to-deepen-energy-ties-with-greece-boost-lng-exports.
  • EU could quit Russian gas within year via US LNG, says US energy chief. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-could-quit-russian-gas-within-year-us-energy-chief-says-2025-09-12/.
  • Glenfarne/Gunvor sign 20-year LNG supply deal. Source: http://gasprocessingnews.com/news/2025/09/glenfarne-gunvor-sign-20-yr-lng-supply-deal-as-project-nears-investment-decision/.
  • US sees ‘long-term’ EY dependence on US. Source: https://www.euractiv.com/news/interview-trumps-energy-secretary-sees-long-term-eu-dependence-on-us/
  • Argent LNG and EPIAS sign strategic co-operation agreement for LNG collaboration. Source: https://www.lngindustry.com/liquid-natural-gas/12092025/argent-lng-and-epia-sign-strategic-co-operation-agreement-for-lng-collaboration/
• Canada:
  • PM Carney unveils 5 nation-building projects including BC LNG expansion.
  • Planned Newfoundland LNG hub targets Europe. Source: https://pgjonline.com/news/2025/september/planned-newfoundland-lng-hub-targets-europe-s-growing-energy-needs.
• Alaska:
  • POSCO joins Alaska LNG project. Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/posco-becomes-1st-south-korean-firm-to-join-trump-s-alaska-lng-project/3685190.
  • JERA explores offtake from $44B project. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/japans-jera-explore-lng-offtake-alaskas-44-billion-export-project-2025-09-10/.
  • Alaska-Asia corridor advances. Source: https://www.offshore-energy.biz/alaska-asia-lng-corridor-advances-as-posco-backs-glenfarnes-project/.

South America

• Gas integration plans expand, leveraging Argentina’s reserves for regional supply. Source: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2729459-south-america-s-gas-integration-plans-expand.
• Guyana/Suriname could strengthen Latin America’s LNG role. Source: https://naturalgasintel.com/news/guyana-suriname-could-strengthen-latin-americas-role-in-lng-market-woodmac-says/.

Europe

• Italy:
  • Eni CEO meets US delegation to bolster ties, boosting US LNG exports to reduce Russian reliance. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/eni-ceo-us-delegation-meet-bolster-energy-ties-2025-09-12/.
• Could quit Russian gas within 6-12 months via US LNG. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-could-quit-russian-gas-within-year-us-energy-chief-says-2025-09-12/.
• Sticks to 2028 Russian gas exit after US talks.
• US ready to ease methane rules for US fuel imports.
• Greece:
  • US deepens energy ties to boost LNG. Source: https://pgjonline.com/news/2025/september/us-moves-to-deepen-energy-ties-with-greece-boost-lng-exports.
• Turkey:
  • Secures 15 bcm LNG deals with eight companies at Gastech 2025. Source: https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/194034/business/turkiye-secures-15-bcm-lng-deals-to-boost-energy-security.
  • Saipem bags $1.5B Offshore contract. Source: https://www.rigzone.com/news/saipem_bags_15b_offshore_contract-12-sep-2025-181786-article/
• Venture Global CEO notes strong EU demand for US LNG. Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/venture-global-ceo-demand-in-europe-for-u-s-lng-very-strong/vi-AA1MpJgU?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds.
• Gastech 2025 concludes with record attendance. Source: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/848489099/gastech-2025-concludes-with-record-attendance-cementing-its-position-as-a-catalyst-for-collaboration-and-investment.
• Hapag-Lloyd secures Shell bio-LNG for fleet decarbonisation. Source: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/hapag-lloyd-secures-shell-bio-lng-for-fleet-decarbonisation/

China

• LNG imports decline for 10 months; new Russia pipeline squeezes LNG; market braces for glut. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-12/gas-markets-brace-for-glut-with-no-sign-of-china-demand-rebound.
• Third cargo from sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 discharges. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/third-cargo-russias-sanctioned-arctic-lng-2-discharges-departs-china-2025-09-11/.
• Continues importing sanctioned Russian LNG. Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-continues-import-sanctioned-russian-150000460.html.

Russia

• Third cargo from Arctic LNG 2 discharges in China despite sanctions. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/third-cargo-russias-sanctioned-arctic-lng-2-discharges-departs-china-2025-09-11/.
• US warns business with Arctic LNG 2 faces sanctions risk. Source: https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/us-says-business-with-russias-arctic-lng-2-faces-significant-sanctions-risk/.
• EU could quit Russian gas within year. Source: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-could-quit-russian-gas-within-year-us-energy-chief-says.

Middle East

• Oman:
  • TotalEnergies studies Marsa LNG project expansion for second phase. Source: https://www.meed.com/totalenergies-studies-expansion-of-marsa-lng-project.
• Turkey:
  • Secures 15 bcm LNG deals at Gastech 2025 for energy security. Source: https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/194034/business/turkiye-secures-15-bcm-lng-deals-to-boost-energy-security.
• Qatar:
  • Unrest clouds $35B Israel-Egypt gas deal.

Australia

• Approves Woodside’s North West Shelf LNG plant to operate until 2070, extending Australia’s largest gas export facility. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/australia-gives-north-west-shelf-gas-plant-final-approval-run-until-2070-2025-09-12/.
• Woodside secures final approval for extension. Source: https://worldoil.com/news/2025/9/12/woodside-secures-final-approval-for-north-west-shelf-project-extension/.