Liquidity fuels LNG storage growth
Commercial storage of LNG is on the rise as the market evolves, and emissions controls loom larger on the horizon
Increased liquidity in the world's liquefied natural gas market, the impending cuts in permissible marine fuels emissions limits and increased use of LNG as a road fuel are combining to boost active interest in commercial LNG storage. Leading market participants are increasing their presence in the sector, particularly in Europe and Singapore, while the US lags. The International Gas Union's 2018 annual report notes that re-exporting activity from LNG import terminals continues to grow. European terminals have traditionally led this trade, with 14 of the region's 26 operational LNG import terminals capable of reloading, including-since 2016-Lithuania's Klaipedos Nafta floating storage and re
Also in this section
10 March 2026
From Venezuela to Hormuz, the US—backed by the most powerful military force ever assembled—is redrawing not only oil and gas flows but also the global balance of energy power
10 March 2026
By shutting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has cut exports of distillate-rich Middle Eastern crude, jet fuel and diesel, and is holding the energy market hostage
10 March 2026
Eni’s director for global gas and LNG portfolio, Cristian Signoretto, discusses how demand will respond to rising LNG supply, and how the company is expanding its own gas and LNG operations through disciplined, capital-efficient investments
9 March 2026
Petroleum Economist analysis sees increases in output from Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Kazakhstan among others before region’s murky descent
