Environment
The Ghost Fleet of GNL in the New Gas Order: Futures of Energy
The increase of a ghost fleet of LNG, backed by China, aims to counter the US dominance in the energy markets, marking a transition towards a multipolar economic order. The appearance of Russian and Chinese methaner carriers for transporting sanctioned LNG indicates a shift in the international energy market. This phenomenon poses environmental and security risks, as well as challenges for maritime regulation.
December 3, 2025