LNG Prime brings you the five most popular news stories on our platform during the week of June 15-21, 2026.
1) US LNG exporter Venture Global LNG has filed a new application with the US FERC seeking approval to add approximately 11.7 million metric tonnes per annum of capacity at its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana.
2) The UK government has imposed sanctions on four more liquefied natural gas carriers linked to Russian LNG exports.
3) Chinese private shipyard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has chartered its first of two 175,000-cbm liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, according to shipbuilding sources.
4) Norwegian owner Knutsen is exploring the possibility of retrofitting a small nuclear reactor on its steam liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.
5) Australian LNG player Woodside said on Monday that it is not in discussions with US energy giant ExxonMobil regarding a potential transaction following media reports.