Latest data (September 11, 2026): UPI 239.62 (1.59%) Historical performance: UPI 3M 21.75% UPI 6M 4.74% UPI 12M 39.07%
Latest data (September 11, 2026): UPI 239.62 (1.59%) Historical performance: UPI 3M 21.75% UPI 6M 4.74% UPI 12M 39.07%
The UP World LNG Shipping Index sets the measure for the LNG shipping industry.
UPI tracks the performance of publicly listed LNG shipping companies worldwide — bringing clarity to a fast-moving sector.
The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) is a rules-based stock index family that tracks and measures the performance of publicly traded companies engaged in the maritime transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Established in 2020, the index currently covers 21 publicly traded LNG shipping companies. This comprehensive coverage provides investors and industry professionals with a reliable tool for the LNG shipping sector.
The index uses a transparent, rules-based methodology to ensure consistent, objective tracking of sector performance. Companies are weighted by fleet capacity and market capitalisation, providing a balanced view of the industry.
UPI data is updated in real time and is accessible via our professional API, making it an essential tool for investment analysis, market research, and industry comparison.
The only dedicated index for the LNG shipping sector globally
A single index containing all publicly traded LNG shipping companies.
Rules-based approach ensures consistency and reliability
September 8, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 4.97 points (2.15%) last week, closing at a new all-time high of 235.88 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.15%. Following a week’s break, the UPI returned to record territory. However, breadth was narrow — the ratio of advancing to declining constituents was 13:8, the median change was just 0.98%, and the weighted index rose only 0.14%. Trading volume increased in line with the breakout to new highs. Three factors continue to drive the market: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with disrupted Qatari production; the weather; and the approaching winter season. Asian spot LNG prices reached a 3.5-year high, with Bangladesh paying $28/mmBtu for immediate delivery, while Atlantic tanker rates rose for the first time in seven weeks. COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation led the gainers with +8.1%, while New Fortress Energy fell the most at -6.5%.
August 25, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 10.45 points (4.68%) last week, closing at a new all-time high of 233.90 points, while the S&P 500 lost 1.4%. Once again, Asian companies drove the rise: 15 constituents advanced, 5 declined, and 1 was unchanged, with a median change of 3.04%. Notably, the rise came on above-average volume as stocks broke through key resistance levels, suggesting the uptrend is likely to continue. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, with ICIS estimating that only around 33 LNG cargoes have exited in six months versus a normal 90–100 per month. From September, El Niño will also restrict Panama Canal transits. Four Asian companies posted double-digit gains, led by COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (+17.25%), while New Fortress Energy fell the most at -15%.
August 18, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 5 points (2.29%) last week, closing at 223.45 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.36%. The UPI’s rise gained momentum, with 14 companies advancing and 7 declining, and a median change of 2.23%, matching the index’s rise. Whilst Asian companies drove the previous gains, this time companies from other regions joined them. The geopolitical situation remains unchanged and unstable, with the market slowly accepting that Qatari production will remain shut for some time — the UAE, alongside US producers, appears set to be a main beneficiary. Asian LNG prices rose back to $21.30/mmBtu, while Europe held at $20.60. Tanker rates fell to $40,000/day for the Atlantic and $69,000/day for the Pacific following the redeployment of Qatari tankers. Chevron led the gainers with +7%, while New Fortress Energy fell the most at -8.47%.
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