Natural Gas, LNG, Maritime & Shipping
August 05, 2026
Egypt eyes LNG alternatives after drone strikes import ship
Featuring Matt Hoisch
HIGHLIGHTS
Drone strike hits LNG import ship at Damietta
Egypt pulling LNG from Jordan via pipeline
Egypt said it's coordinating with Jordan after a drone strike caused a fire at an LNG import ship on its Mediterranean coast. No one has formally claimed responsibility, and Egypt says it has enough alternatives. Still, the strike adds more pressure in a region already reeling from widespread fighting.
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