Research Paper

LNG Review May 2026

Author	Hiroshi Hashimoto
Summary	Significant commercial developments during this reporting period in Asia included Tokyo Gas entering its first long-term SPA (Sale and Purchase Agreement) with Shizuoka Gas, and Kogas securing a 10-year supply deal with bp starting in 2028. Australia has attracted...
Outline	In Asia, multiple LNG sales contracts were signed. The Australian government announced a proposed system that would require LNG exporters to supply certain volumes of gas in the domestic market. In North America, momentum for LNG development is accelerating. Cheniere and Venture Global are both advancing their expansion plans. Commonwealth LNG reached an FID (final investment decision). LNG exports from the Middle East remain disrupted. In Southeast Asia, upstream activity in Indonesia continues to be prominent. In the four markets of Northeast Asia, LNG imports decreased in April, and rising prices are reflected in actual figures.
Keyword	LNG, Natural Gas, FID (Final Investment Decision), Energy Security, Supply Disruptions, LNG carrier vessel , domestic gas reservation scheme, FSRU (floating storage and regasification unit)
Media	ＨＰ (6/2/2026)
Report PDF	https://test-eneken.mvmt.jp/data/13291.pdf