As the global market focuses on short- to medium-term supply woes, LNG shipbuilding momentum continues strong, buoyed by the expectation of healthy liquefaction capacity and demand in the long term. This is despite the current uncertainty coming out of the ongoing Mideast war and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz affecting Qatari and UAE LNG exports.
Viewpoint: Healthy LNG Orderbook Sidesteps Hormuz Chaos
LNG shipbuilding orders continue strong in 2026, supported by tight shipyard capacity and long-term demand for the fuel into the next decade.






