Qatari, UAE LNG cargoes transferred via ship-to-ship outside Strait of Hormuz

Summary

Qatar and the UAE are conducting ship-to-ship (STS) transfers for their LNG cargoes at locations outside the Strait of Hormuz. This operational shift is a clear de-risking strategy to bypass the critical chokepoint and mitigate potential disruptions from heightened geopolitical tensions. The move underscores the focus on supply chain security for the region's top LNG exporters.