Europe’s LNG imports face choppy supply in 2026

Europe’s LNG imports are expected to grow again this year, potentially reaching new record levels. The chilled fuel remains vital for the region’s energy security amid its transition to cleaner technologies. However, a variety of factors – including supply and demand trends, geopolitical developments, and policy decisions – will continue to shape market flows.

Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Erisa Pasko, Senior European Gas Analyst, Energy Aspects; Ronald Pinto, Principal Insight Analyst for LNG & Natural Gas, Kpler; Olumide Ajayi, Senior LNG Specialist, LSEG.