# LNG

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-30**: Review Completion Target — Expected deadline for the conclusion of the strategic asset portfolio review.
- **2026-03-25**: Regional Coal Pivot — India, South Korea, and SE Asian nations officially increase coal usage to cover energy shortfalls.
- **2026-03**: Iran Conflict Escalates — War disrupts shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, slashing LNG availability.
- **2026-02-18**: FY25 Earnings Release — Santos officially reports a decline in profit and sales due to weak commodity prices.
- **2026-02-18**: Restructuring Confirmed — Management confirms job cuts and the commencement of a global asset review.
- **2026-02-17**: Workforce Reduction Leaks — Initial reports surface regarding a 10% headcount cut at Santos.
- **2025-Q4**: US LNG Push — United States expands LNG exports to Asia as a cleaner alternative to coal.
- **2021**: China Coal Expansion — China builds record coal capacity to ensure energy security ahead of global volatility.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### Toyoda Calls Japan LNG Stocks a ‘Structural Shift’ with 4 Regions Ablaze
2026-06-25 02:54:06 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Schroders’ Kazuhiro Toyoda sees Japanese LNG stocks as the biggest beneficiaries of a structural shift in energy procurement, with terminal expansion across four continents offering a multi-year investment runway.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/japan-lng-stocks-investment-structural-shift

### Asia Pivots to Coal as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global LNG Supply Chains
2026-03-26 00:28:47 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The escalating conflict in Iran has severely restricted the flow of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing major Asian economies to revert to coal-fired power. This strategic shift to ensure energy security is delaying decarbonization goals across India, China, and Southeast Asia while highlighting the region's vulnerability to Middle Eastern geopolitical shocks.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/asia-coal-pivot-iran-war-energy-crisis

### Asia Pivots to Coal as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global LNG Supply Chains
2026-03-24 15:09:43 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A widening conflict involving Iran has severely restricted global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) availability, forcing major Asian economies to ramp up coal consumption to ensure energy security. This shift threatens to derail regional decarbonization targets while driving a resurgence in global coal prices.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/asia-coal-pivot-iran-lng-crisis

### Asian Utilities Pivot to Coal as LNG Supply Crunch Hits Energy Markets
2026-03-19 04:41:32 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 8

A tightening global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market has forced major Asian utilities to increase coal consumption to ensure grid stability. This shift highlights the growing tension between energy security and decarbonization goals as high spot prices make gas-fired power economically unviable.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/lng-crunch-asian-utilities-coal-pivot

### Santos to Cut 10% of Workforce as FY25 Profit Slumps on Weak Gas Prices
2026-02-18 18:00:35 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 7

Australian energy giant Santos Ltd has announced a 10% reduction in its global workforce and a strategic review of its assets following a significant decline in full-year profit. The restructuring aims to streamline operations and preserve capital amid a period of volatile global natural gas prices and rising operational costs.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/santos-job-cuts-asset-review-fy25-earnings

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