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The stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz is forcing a re-think of LNG-to-power projects in Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam and the Philippines, threatening to break the “gas bridge” narrative.
A new IRENA report finds that 24/7 “firm” clean energy is cheaper than coal and gas in many parts of the world. The Iran war may catalyze faster adoption.
Bangladesh has planned for more LNG import infrastructure despite its growing price volatility in international markets amid persistent Middle East tensions.
While the climate impacts of increased LNG fleet usage are a major issue, there are other concerns too, including methane slip from engines, warned experts.
A growing number of countries have committed to reducing methane emissions, but emissions plateaued in 2025 with “no sign” of a global reduction, the IEA said in a new report.
At a gas conference in Dubrovnik, the U.S. delegation touted LNG deals for the Balkans. At the same time, the U.S. is working to weaken EU climate policies to push more LNG into Europe.
Analysis
View AllHavoc in oil and gas markets caused by the Iran war has importing nations scrambling to cut demand and racing to accelerate their energy transitions. The reputation of gas and LNG is now badly tarnished.
The Nordic countries have drawn criticism for pioneering green energy while at the same time relying on fossil fuels.
Renewable energy — and especially solar power — captured all demand growth last year and even forced fossil fuels into a slight contraction. And that was before the war in Iran.
China remains tied to global fuel markets despite its diversification into renewable energy, which poses a significant risk in the context of continuing Hormuz disruption.
News
View AllA source close to Qatar’s North Field Expansion said that the project could be delayed much longer than the one year indicated by the country’s energy minister last week.
The Iran war and the chaos it has inflicted on global energy stability, supply and pricing are a stark reminder of Europe’s risky gas reliance, analysts have warned.
The U.S. Supreme Court shot down Trump’s use of tariffs. What does that mean for the LNG trade?
The CEO of UAE-based Masdar told conference delegates in London that the firm is targeting a 100 GW renewable energy portfolio by 2030.
Shell CEO Wael Sawan said that abundance of gas will instead likely create new pockets of demand in price sensitive markets.
Energy Transfer has suspended its Lake Charles LNG project and is reallocating capital to higher return gas pipeline projects. The suspension indicates increasing industry concerns about LNG oversupply and poor returns.
Opinion
View AllAs regulatory scrutiny and operational costs continue to rise in the oil and gas sector, many operators are adopting predictive corrosion monitoring, writes Dauren Kazimbek from SMARTCORR.
Gas detection remains central to the energy industry’s future, not a relic of its past, says Jodi Downing, a director at R.C. Systems.
Inefficiencies in compressed air systems result in significant, avoidable emissions, writes Jeffry Kahn, President of CAM Technologies.
Long Reads
View AllOnce-fertile farmlands of the Niger Delta, that have supported families for decades, have turned barren due to oil pollution, say locals.
Shell’s decision to end nearly nine decades of operations in the Niger Delta has sparked concern over accountability for environmental damage in Nigeria.
Big LNG plans on Mexico's Pacific Coast could make it the fourth-largest exporter but would worsen climate change and damage one of the world’s most biologically diverse marine environments.




