LNG

Four U.S. liquefied natural gas vessels are en route to China following the Trump-Xi summit, signaling a resumption of LNG trade flows between the two countries. The development suggests a thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions, at least in the energy sector. No specific companies or terminals are named in the article.

President Trump announced that the U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be "paused," leaving one of the world's most critical oil shipping chokepoints in an uncertain status. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global oil trade, and any disruption or delay in reopening it carries significant implications for global energy supply and prices. No timeline for resumption of the operation was provided.