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LNG contract trends

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Our latest quarterly assessment of LNG contract and tender trends.

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What key questions does this quarter’s report answer?

  • What is the appetite for additional Henry Hub indexation in Asia?
  • How will IMO regulations impact the relationship between Brent and JCC?
  • How do contracts support new pre-FID projects?

LNG contracting started 2026 in a strong way with 17 mmtpa of long-term SPAs (sales purchase agreements) signed. However, this will likely slow following the war in Iran, which has spiked spot prices. Last year more than 118 mmtpa of new deals were agreed.

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    LNG contracts ACQ by destination (only LNG SPAs and and LNG capacity agreements)LNG contracts ACQ by destination (including LNG SPAs, options, HOAs, and LNG capacity agreements)ACQ of contracts by duration (SPAs and LNG capacity agreements only)
    ACQ of contracts by destination (SPAs and LNG capacity agreements only)ACQ of contracts by indexation (SPAs and LNG capacity agreements only)ACQ of contracts by source (SPAs and LNG capacity agreements only)Contract Pricing of volumes delivered to Asia vs TimeAverage oil indexations in new contracts + US$0.50/mmbtu constantAverage oil indexations in new Asian contracts + US$0.50/mmbtu constantUS liquefaction fee ($/mmbtu)ACQ of US LNG contracts by buyer type since January 2021LNG contract ACQ by buyer type (since January 2021)
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