At least four LNG ship-to-ship (STS) transfers have occurred involving LNG vessels laden with cargoes from Mideast liquefaction facilities just outside of the Strait of Hormuz over the last month — two involving Qatari LNG cargoes, along with potentially two UAE cargoes — ship-tracking data shows.
Limits Seen to LNG STS Transfers Outside Hormuz
At least three LNG STS transfers executed outside of the Strait of Hormuz do not necessarily mean a new logistics chain is emerging, experts say.









