Global LNG trade contracts as North American export projects advance

Global LNG trade declined in the first nine months of 2026, with imports down 1.8% year on year to 303 million tonnes. Lower Qatari exports contrasted with increased shipments from the United States, Canada and Russia. October developments also brought new long-term supply agreements, export project milestones and infrastructure expansion, highlighting the contrast between current supply pressures and investment in […]