QatarEnergy LNG Tanker Exits Hormuz for First Time Since Blockade

A QatarEnergy-controlled liquefied natural gas tanker, the Al Areesh, has exited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in weeks. This development comes after a prolonged blockade in the war that began in February with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The tanker loaded a cargo at Qatar's Ras Laffan terminal between July 4 and July 6, and sailed out of the strait on July 29.

The Al Areesh is currently headed to Port Qasim in Pakistan, estimated to arrive on July 31, according to data from LSEG. This marks the first time a QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker has exited the Strait of Hormuz since the Al Rekayyat was struck in early July.

Separately, the Mraweh LNG tanker reappeared inside the strait on Thursday, according to Kpler and LSEG data. The ADNOC Gas-controlled vessel remained in ballast, with no comment from the company on its position or movements.