Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22
Qatar Recalls 8 LNG Tankers to Restore About 20% of Global Supply
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22

Qatar Recalls 8 LNG Tankers to Restore About 20% of Global Supply

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22

Summary

  • Three LNG tankers owned by Qatar’s state shipping arm are nearing the eastern entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, with another five linked vessels near eastern Oman.
  • Several more empty ships are also heading back as Qatar tries to reposition carriers quickly enough to lift LNG exports.
  • The push matters because Qatar is seeking to bring back roughly a fifth of global LNG supply, making tanker availability a key constraint on export recovery.

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