By Newsbase Around 8% of the world’s LNG supply was disrupted by cyclone Narelle off the western coast of Australia. What: A powerful cyclone off the western coast of Australia has disrupted production at three LNG facilities driving spot market prices to the roof.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to amaze us with its long journey across northern Australia. This cyclone began life near the Solomon Islands on March 16, when moist air rose rapidly and created a low-pressure zone.

The cyclone made its first landfall in Australia as a powerful Category 4 storm. Meanwhile, the Atlantic Hurricane season starts in June.

A strong cyclone has affected liquefied natural gas plants in Australia, potentially adding more pressure to a market already reeling from massive supply disruption caused by war in the Middle East.

Category four system strikes Far North Queensland coast as insurers mobilise disaster response teams and cyclone reinsurance pool activated

A cyclone that menaced Australia’s northeast coast last week is now threatening to disrupt energy and mining operations in the country’s west.

A remote part of Australia was bracing for a tropical system that was expected to make landfall in northern Queensland on Friday as the most intense of the country’s hurricane categories. Forecasters and government officials warned of severe impacts, including significant damage to property and extensive power outages.