Global Analysis: Public Financial Institutions Investing in LNG

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Written By Maritime Beyond Methane
E5JFEH Netherlands, Rotterdam, Port of Rotterdam. Container harbour or harbor. Foreground LNG, liquid natural gas storage

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) storage at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

 

Publication Date: October 27, 2025 (updated)

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Advance Brief

Backed by global finance tracking databases, this analysis traces over $23 billion in public finance supporting 76 LNG maritime projects worldwide.

It exposes how export credit agencies and multilateral development banks play a major role in financing these projects through loans, credit guarantees, sale and leasebacks, and equity.

Many of these actors continue to underwrite methane-based shipping under “green” finance frameworks, channel funds through private subsidiaries, and restrict public reporting.

This analysis identifies the top countries contributing public financing to LNG maritime projects.

MARBEM’s evidence-based model connects these financial realities to practical pathways for policymakers and financiers seeking to align maritime investment with global net-zero commitments.

Maritime Beyond Methane

Maritime Beyond Methane (MARBEM) is a global initiative accelerating the shipping industry’s transition beyond methane-based fuels (fossil, bio-, and e-LNG). We provide clarity on the policies, players, and emerging technologies shaping maritime decarbonization—equipping policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders with the data and practical pathways needed to advance a future-ready shipping industry.

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