May 2026

The May issue of LNG Industry is out now! Explore the latest LNG insights, with a regional report from Norton Rose Fulbright on Canada’s 2026 LNG outlook. The issue also features articles on LNG storage, LNG carrier design, technology, alternative fuels, and tugs & towage. With contributions from industry leaders such as Henkel, CB&I, Lloyd’s Register, SEA-LNG, and much more, make sure not to miss out. You can also pick up a copy of this issue at Posidonia (1 – 5 June 2026) in Greece, and The Global Energy Show Canada 2026 (9 – 11 June 2026) in Canada.

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Canada's LNG breakthrough: From first exports to energy superpower
Robert Froehlich and Robin Acworth, Norton Rose Fulbright, provide a 2026 outlook for the Canadian LNG industry.

Seal it once, trust it for decades
Mario Silvestro, Market and Application Development Manager, Henkel, highlights how Polyisobutene-based technology cuts corrosion, costs, and construction time.

LNG peak shaving: The infrastructure that quietly keeps the lights on
Eric Reaman, President and CEO of Cashman Preload Cryogenics, explains why stored natural gas is becoming essential infrastructure in an era of electrification and extreme weather.

The hidden protection in LNG tanks
Alex Cooperman, Plate Structure Engineer, and Yogesh Meher, Vice President, Global Engineering, CB&I, examine the different liner configurations available for the LNG market, and outline the issues and benefits for each one.

Global synchrony in LNG operations
Nicolás Pettersen, SAAM Towage, outlines the impact of centralisation on modern port logistics and the reliable services towage provides for the LNG industry.

Marine assurance in LNG
Kasper Karlsen, Chief Operating Officer, Svitzer, discusses the evolving role of terminal towage in LNG operations.

From recognition to reality: What the EU STIP means for Europe's maritime energy transition
The EU's Strategic Transport Investment Plan has given the methane decarbonisation pathway the formal recognition it deserves, but recognition alone will not produce biomethane or launch vessels. Steve Esau, COO, SEA-LNG, sets out why the sector needs investment clarity, policy parity with aviation, and an urgent timetable.

The readiness to repurpose
Antonio Lucci, Global Energy Transition Strategic Streams Director, RINA, looks at the adaptability of LNG infrastructure to get ready for hydrogen blending.

Tank maintenance, technology, and innovation in the floating gas sector
Danny Constantinis, Executive Chairman and CEO, EM&I Group, Malta, offers insights into redefining safety, 'inspectability', and long-term asset integrity.

Accounting for complexity
Accord Energy Solutions Ltd, Scotland, considers the key challenges operators face when implementing a modern hydrocarbon accounting solution and describes how thoughtful application of the EnergySys platform can support long-term operational effectiveness.

LNG carrier design: Engineering optionality into the next generation
Constantinos Chaelis, Global Gas Segment Director, Lloyd's Register, describes how LNG carrier design is adapting to efficiency, economic, and environmental pressures.

May 2026

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