July 2026

Explore the latest LNG insights with the new July issue of LNG Industry. This issue begins with a regional report on the competitive advantages of US LNG and current barriers to increased export capabilities before moving on to cover topics such as alternative fuel solutions, FSRUs, digitalisation, and regasification, among others. With contributions from industry leaders such as Preload | Cashman Cryogenics, NOV, Ebara Elliott Energy, and others, this issue is not one to be missed!

This month's front cover is brought to you by Cashman | Preload Cryogenics.

LNG is America's comparative advantage; it is time to use it
William Rampe, Policy Analyst, Institute for Energy Research, outlines the competitive advantages of US LNG and highlights the current barriers to increased export capabilities.

The last mile of the gas grid
Eric Reaman, Cashman | Preload Cryogenics, details why on-site LNG storage is becoming a mandatory planning input for utilities and the data centres reshaping American electricity demand.

From West Africa to South America: How SSY mooring supports FLNG in shallow water
Vidar Aanesland, Chief Engineer, Technology, NOV APL Norway, shares how submerged swivel and yoke systems offer a reliable, adaptable mooring solution for floating LNG vessels in harsh weather environments.

Advancements in liquid and two-phase expander technology
Enver Karakas, Ebara Elliott Energy, explores the advancements and advantages of two-phase flashing expanders in improving the efficiency of LNG liquefaction.

Adapting to Australia's energy needs
Port Kembla Energy Terminal, Australia, provides an insight into the flexible gas infrastructure that is being utilised for Australia’s energy transition.

The heart of the European energy transition
Dr Andrei Zschocke, SVP Capacity Planning, Marketing, and Strategy, Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH, offers some operational learnings and provides an outlook for the emergence of LNG terminals in Germany.

LNG as a transition platform, not an end state
As regulatory pressure increases and fuel pathways diverge, LNG is increasingly being evaluated in terms of how it fits into long-term system design rather than as a standalone solution. Its relevance lies in compatibility, measured performance, and its role in managing uncertainty, writes Mikael Wideskog, Director, Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonisation, Wärtsilä Marine.

Frameworks before fleets
Roberto Peroni, Reed Smith LLP’s Transportation Industry Group, takes a look at the commercial framework that keeps LNG ahead of the alternative fuel discussion, and what nuclear still needs to become a more viable option.

The biggest LNG boom in history
As industry pressures mount, the margin for error has narrowed, says Cindy Crow, Industry Principal O&G, AVEVA.

July 2026

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