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ANALYSIS: LNG shock from closure of Hormuz Strait could raise emissions in Asia

Published 14:40 on March 3, 2026 / Last updated at 14:40 on March 3, 2026 / and / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), EMEA (Europe, Middle East), Insights (Analysis), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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A de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) benchmarks soaring, raising questions about whether a drawn out conflict could impact coal switching, carbon prices, and higher emissions across the region, analysts said Tuesday.
A de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) benchmarks soaring, raising questions about whether a drawn out conflict could impact coal switching, carbon prices, and higher emissions across the region, analysts said Tuesday.


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