Cape of Good Hope

U.S. LNG Could Be Heading for Open Arbitrage Moment, but Shipping Challenges Persist

U.S. LNG Could Be Heading for Open Arbitrage Moment, but Shipping Challenges Persist

With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continuing to make the Suez Canal a risky crossing, almost 20% of all U.S. LNG exports have taken the longer route around southern Africa so far this year, according to data from Kpler. After conflict in Israel and Gaza sparked off in October, the threat of rocket attacks…

April 19, 2024
LNG Ships Still Avoiding Red Sea, but Market Said Insulated from Diversions

LNG Ships Still Avoiding Red Sea, but Market Said Insulated from Diversions

LNG ships are still avoiding transit in the Red Sea via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Europe or Asia and instead diverting around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope to avoid attacks from Yemen-based Houthis militants. However, global liquefied natural gas buyers have yet to show signs that added shipping costs and delivery delays are impacting…

February 7, 2024