Oman's LNG exports to China jump 81% as Qatar, UAE shipments slump

[Attaqa] Oman's liquefied natural gas exports to China rose 81% in the first nine months of 2026, according to data from the Washington-based energy research unit, as supplier performance diverged amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Exports to China from Qatar fell 67% and from the UAE dropped 31% over the same period, while Russia, Malaysia and Canada also benefited alongside Oman, the data showed.