The global energy and maritime sectors are currently exhibiting two notable trends, which appear to be interconnected rather than discrete market developments.
OilPrice.com reports that XRG, the investment division of Abu Dhabi's ADNOC, is reportedly evaluating an acquisition of as much as half of Energos Infrastructure. This floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) company is estimated to be worth approximately $3 billion.
Concurrently, there has been an unprecedented surge in orders for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) by shipowners during 2026. The volume of new VLCC orders this year surpasses any comparable period recorded in at least the past quarter-century.
These two distinct investment areas—one focused on gas infrastructure and the other on crude oil logistics—collectively suggest that industry giants are preparing for a future characterised by potentially extended shipping routes.