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Egypt's LNG Crisis: Tankers Face Weeks of Delays

12/2/2025

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Delays unloading LNG cargos at Ain Sokhna, Egypt, are worsening the Atlantic tanker shortage.
Tankers wait 10–15 days for berthing at Ain Sokhna due to operational difficulties.
Egypt's LNG imports rose more than 50% in 2025, making it the Middle East's largest LNG importer.
Egypt plans to import 160 LNG shipments in 2025 and to boost natural gas production by 2030.

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Delays unloading LNG cargos at Ain Sokhna, Egypt, are worsening the Atlantic tanker shortage.
Tankers wait 10–15 days for berthing at Ain Sokhna due to operational difficulties.
Egypt's LNG imports rose more than 50% in 2025, making it the Middle East's largest LNG importer.
Egypt plans to import 160 LNG shipments in 2025 and to boost natural gas production by 2030.