15:52 - 30.10.2026

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October 30, Fineko/abc.az. Shell increased production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first 9 months of 2026 by 12% compared with the 2025 relevant period, with output reaching approx. 23 million tons, according to company's report.

7.86 million tons of LNG were produced in the first quarter, 7.73 million tons in the second quarter, and 7.43 million tons in the third quarter.

At the same time, LNG sales also increased. Over the same 9-month period, they increased by 6% up to 56.4 million tons. By quarter, the figures were as follows: 19.16 million tons in the 1st quarter, 17.96 million tons in the 2nd and 19.25 million tons in the 3rd.

For the 4th quarter, the company forecasts LNG output in the range of 7.3-7.9 million tons.