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LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfers Rise Amid Hormuz Crisis
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Unusual ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are occurring outside the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions persist. Qatar and the UAE conducted three such transfers in August, highlighting a shift in logistics to maintain export flows amidst ongoing disruptions.
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Amidst persistent geopolitical tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have resorted to conducting ship-to-ship (STS) transfers for liquefied natural gas ($LNG+WL) cargoes. This strategy, while uncommon for $LNG+WL, was observed with three cargoes in August, according to Reuters citing vessel-tracking data. The transfers occur outside the Strait, indicating an effort to circumvent ongoing issues and maintain export capabilities.
One such transfer involved the Qatar-owned tanker Tembek, which delivered its cargo to India on August 31. Another $LNG+WL carrier, Mraweh, also executed an STS transfer offshore Oman before heading to Japan. These operations aim to mitigate the impact of the crisis on $LNG+WL flows from the Persian Gulf, which has contributed to rising spot $LNG+WL prices in Asia and benchmark natural gas prices in Europe.
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LNG shipping logistics
Countries in the Middle East are moving liquefied natural gas between ships outside normal danger zones to keep exports flowing. Investors care because supply disruptions can push up energy and gas prices worldwide.
What changed
Qatar and the UAE conducted rare ship-to-ship LNG transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz to bypass regional shipping disruptions.
Who wins / who loses
Alternative LNG transporters and non-Middle Eastern gas exporters benefit from supply routing issues, while importers face higher spot costs.
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