Recent Updates — GLNG
Golar LNG Limited filed a Form 6-K on August 19, 2026, reporting unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share to shareholders of record on August 24, 2026, payable around September 2, 2026. On August 13, 2026, Golar announced the entry into an Engineering Procurement and Construction Agreement with CIMC Raffles for a fourth FLNG unit at an estimated cost of $2.45 billion, with delivery expected by end of 2029. Additionally, on August 3, 2026, Golar entered into a new $600 million senior secured revolving credit facility secured by the FLNG Esperanza vessel. The filing also details capital contributions to SESA and SMP in July 2026 and reports consolidated net income of $157.6 million for the period.
Golar LNG Limited declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The payment is scheduled for September 2, 2026, with a record date of August 24, 2026. Due to Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) implementation in Norway, shares registered in the Norwegian central securities depository (VPS) will have an ex-date and record date of August 24, 2026, with payment distributed on September 4, 2026. Golar LNG Limited operates in the maritime energy transportation industry, specializing in liquefied natural gas shipping services.
Golar LNG Limited reported second quarter 2026 net income attributable to shareholders of $38.3 million, a 145% increase from the prior year period, driven by higher realized gains on oil and gas derivatives and strong operational performance at FLNG Gimi. Adjusted EBITDA rose 159% to $127.4 million, while total operating revenues increased 72% to $130.5 million. The company announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on September 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 24, 2026. Additionally, Golar signed a $2.45 billion EPC contract for its fourth FLNG unit with CIMC Raffles and closed a $600 million senior secured revolving credit facility.
Golar LNG Limited executed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction agreement with Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Limited for its fourth Floating LNG Production vessel. The project has a total budget of approximately US$2.45 billion and involves the conversion of a secured donor vessel using Golar’s MKII design and Black & Veatch’s PRICO liquefaction technology. Delivery is scheduled for year-end 2029, positioning it as the earliest available FLNG capacity globally. This order increases Golar's controlled liquefaction capacity by approximately 40% to above 12 Million Tons of LNG Per Annum. The company targets a long-term charter contract and has advanced commercial discussions in progress. Golar LNG is a maritime infrastructure company specializing in Floating LNG production units.
Golar LNG Limited announced on August 3, 2026, the successful closing of a new $600 million senior secured Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The facility is secured by Golar’s investment in the MKII FLNG currently being converted in China to serve a 20-year contract with Southern Energy S.A. in Argentina. A consortium of banks including ABN AMRO, Citibank, Danske Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank provided backing for the transaction. This financing strengthens the company's balance sheet flexibility and supports further FLNG growth. Golar LNG Limited operates in the offshore energy sector, specializing in floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) solutions.