Three new Baltic LNG contracts have been successfully listed on CME from 29 January 2024. This follows feedback from market participants of the need for tradeable FFA contracts reflecting the larger 174k 2-stroke vessels in the physical market. Baltic Exchange developed the new 174k spot indices, which went live at the end of last year, after market consultation and a public trial.

The Baltic 174k futures are available to trade on CME for the following routes: Australia to Japan RV, US Gulf to Continent RV and US Gulf to Japan RV.

Click here for more information on the CME website.

You can also access a PDF with full details of the new LNG futures contracts here.