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Golar LNG Q2 Profits Surge 145% as Company Greenlights 4th FLNG Unit

Key Facts

1Golar LNG reported Q2 2026 net income of $38 million, a 145% increase compared to the previous year.
2The company signed an EPC contract for its 4th FLNG unit with a total delivered cost of approximately $2.45 billion.

Amid rising demand for flexible energy infrastructure, Golar LNG has announced robust financial results reflecting significant operational expansion. The company reported a net income of $38 million for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 145% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by a 72% surge in total operating revenues, strengthening the company's position in the LNG market.

In terms of capital investment, the company reached a Final Investment Decision for its fourth FLNG unit, signing an EPC contract with a total delivered cost of approximately $2.45 billion. This investment aims to expand production capacity to 3.5 MTPA. According to financial data, the company's net debt position stood at $1.8 billion as of Q2 2026, supported by a strong backlog of long-term contracts in regions such as Argentina.

Looking ahead, markets are monitoring the progress of upgrade works, with $71 million of the budget spent as of June 30, 2026.