China plans launch of yuan denominated LNG futures on Shanghai exchange
China will launch yuan denominated LNG futures next month to reduce reliance on Western benchmarks. The move aims to boost domestic price discovery for the top importer.
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CN is set to offer domestic-listed, yuan-denominated liquefied natural gas (LNG) futures contracts as soon as next month, in February 2026. The new derivative product will be listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, marking a significant step for the world's largest LNG importer to establish its own price discovery mechanisms. Currently, the Chinese energy sector relies heavily on Western benchmarks such as Henry Hub in the United States 
US, the Title Transfer Facility in Europe, and the Japan-Korea Marker (JKM).
CN is set to offer domestic-listed, yuan-denominated liquefied natural gas (LNG) futures contracts as soon as next month, in February 2026. The new derivative product will be listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, marking a significant step for the world's largest LNG importer to establish its own price discovery mechanisms. Currently, the Chinese energy sector relies heavily on Western benchmarks such as Henry Hub in the United States US, the Title Transfer Facility in Europe, and the Japan-Korea Marker (JKM).
