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Asia LNG demand rebound may spike Europe gas prices as Goldman warns supply tightness risk

Asia LNG demand rebound may spike Europe gas prices as Goldman warns supply tightness risk

Goldman Sachs warns that early signs of recovery in Asian LNG demand could tighten global supply and shift upside risks to European gas prices. In preliminary May data, Asia LNG imports are running about 4 million tonnes per annum above Goldman’s 225 mtpa forecast, driven by China and South Korea as summer consumption and inventory rebuilding accelerate. The bank notes China imports have surged to a four-week average of 48 mtpa, and the JKM premium has risen, signaling firmer Asian appetite.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Lavrov Warns US Is Trying to Seize Global Energy Routes as Russia Vows India Will Be Unaffected

Lavrov Warns US Is Trying to Seize Global Energy Routes as Russia Vows India Will Be Unaffected

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told RT India that India’s interests in Russian energy supplies will not be affected, even as he accused the United States of “unfair competition.” Ahead of a visit for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Lavrov alleged Washington seeks to dominate and “seize all energy routes” globally, pressuring countries that maintain ties with Russia. He also criticized Europe for dropping Russian contracts, arguing bans are politically driven and will force higher-cost imports of US LNG.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026

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Energy minister Hardeep Puri denies Russian LNG and lockdown fears, citing large reserves and stable prices

Energy minister Hardeep Puri denies Russian LNG and lockdown fears, citing large reserves and stable prices

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed reports about India rejecting Russian LNG and warned against “lockdown” rumours. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit, he said India has not raised fuel prices for four years and currently holds 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of LNG and 45 days of LPG. Responding to Reuters-linked claims, Puri said the country never imported Russian LNG or LPG from Russia, and that opposition-led panic is misleading.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Second Qatari LNG tanker slips through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war risk rises

Second Qatari LNG tanker slips through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war risk rises

A second Qatari LNG tanker, Mihzem, is transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward Pakistan after an earlier ship cleared the route. The passage is allowed under an Iran-approved arrangement that permits Qatari cargoes to cross case by case, with Pakistan acting as a mediator. The move underscores how energy shipments continue despite escalating conflict risks around the waterway.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Gas prices fall as weaker demand and LNG flows bite Waha Hub rates ahead

Gas prices fall as weaker demand and LNG flows bite Waha Hub rates ahead

US natural gas futures are slipping as demand forecasts soften and LNG export flows ease. Waha Hub prices remain negative, pressured by pipeline limits in the Permian Basin. Producers have cut output amid low spot prices, while storage is still above normal but narrowing. The next moves hinge on weather expectations and ongoing LNG maintenance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
India moves to expand LNG tank capacity as Qatar supply faces fresh uncertainty

India moves to expand LNG tank capacity as Qatar supply faces fresh uncertainty

India imports roughly half its natural gas needs, relying on LNG shipments carried by tankers from suppliers such as Qatar and the US. With Qatar deliveries reportedly facing disruptions, the government is looking to boost LNG tank capacity to improve storage and keep electricity generation, fertiliser output, CNG for vehicles, and household cooking supplied.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026

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Canada speeds up energy exports to India as LPG and LNG plans move toward 2027

Canada speeds up energy exports to India as LPG and LNG plans move toward 2027

Canada is stepping up its energy export capacity for India, with new infrastructure underway and LPG shipments scheduled to begin by 2027. The country is also working to expand its LNG exports beyond the US, aiming to diversify sales to India, which can refine heavy crude—turning energy trade into a bigger strategic partnership.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026
Mubaraz LNG tanker reappears after dark transponder easing tension fears near Hormuz

Mubaraz LNG tanker reappears after dark transponder easing tension fears near Hormuz

The LNG tanker Mubaraz, loaded in the UAE, appears to have cleared the Strait of Hormuz after a two-month traffic lull. Its transponder reportedly went dark and it later reappeared west of India, a move traders read as a possible easing of regional tensions. That shift could relieve pressure on global energy supplies and prices that had spiked during the standoff.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Shell to buy Canada’s ARC in a $16.4 billion deal boosting oil and gas output

Shell to buy Canada’s ARC in a $16.4 billion deal boosting oil and gas output

Shell has agreed to acquire Canada’s ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal aimed at boosting production and expanding its footprint in the Canadian energy landscape. The move is seen as especially significant for Shell’s LNG ambitions, potentially strengthening supply and influence in a market where upstream scale and timing matter.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
IEA Warns War in Iran Triggering History’s Worst Energy Crisis for Oil and LNG Markets

IEA Warns War in Iran Triggering History’s Worst Energy Crisis for Oil and LNG Markets

The International Energy Agency says the Iran US Israel conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history. It warns the disruption in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is already constraining global oil and LNG flows, compounding a tense oil and gas situation tied to Russia. The knock-on effect could quickly ripple into prices and supply.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Pashupati Advani warns India faces LPG crunch and IT job losses amid widening earnings gap

Pashupati Advani warns India faces LPG crunch and IT job losses amid widening earnings gap

Market veteran Pashupati Advani says India’s rally may be fragile, pointing to unresolved risks like disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz that could affect oil and LNG imports. He also flags a near-term LPG crunch and growing pressure on IT jobs, citing visa curbs, AI disruption, and stagnant hiring—calling it a potential earnings shock.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Qatar LNG halt could hit India’s industry as crude buffers buy only time

Qatar LNG halt could hit India’s industry as crude buffers buy only time

India’s crude oil buffers may cushion the economy from an Iran-Israel fallout, helped by diversified crude imports that reduce Hormuz-linked risk. But the bigger immediate threat is gas: Qatar’s LNG production halt, India’s largest gas supply source, is already forcing cuts in industrial supplies, raising pressure on key sectors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Middle East turmoil keeps LNG markets tight until 2027 IEA warns of shortages and price shocks

Middle East turmoil keeps LNG markets tight until 2027 IEA warns of shortages and price shocks

The IEA warns that global LNG markets will stay tight until 2027 as Middle East conflict disrupts supply and pushes back new capacity. Shipping disruptions have removed nearly 20% of LNG supplies, driving price spikes. With Europe reducing gas demand and Asia shifting fuels, further delays in Qatar’s infrastructure could deepen supply shortfalls.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
GAIL flags off 174000 cbm LNG vessel Energy Fidelity headed for India

GAIL flags off 174000 cbm LNG vessel Energy Fidelity headed for India

GAIL has flagged off its LNG carrier Energy Fidelity from the US, with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters. The vessel departed on April 20 and is now en route to India. The flag-off ceremony in Houston, Texas was presided over by India’s Consul General D C Manjunath, underscoring efforts to strengthen India’s energy supply chain.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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