Applied LNG Data Breach Exposes Sensitive PII Including SSNs

On Feb. 26, 2026, Applied Natural Gas Fuels Inc. (also known as Applied LNG), a leading producer and distributor of liquefied natural gas and renewable LNG in the United States, disclosed a data breach to the Hampshire Attorney General.

The incident, which was first discovered on Dec. 22, 2025, involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal information.

According to the official disclosure, the breach impacted at least one New Hampshire resident, though the total number of affected individuals nationwide was not specified.

The investigation revealed that the attacker may have accessed and potentially acquired personally identifiable information (PII), including names, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers. The breach was detected when Applied LNG identified suspicious activity in its systems and initiated incident response procedures.

By Feb. 20, 2026, the company determined that certain personal data had been compromised and began notifying affected individuals.

Applied Natural Gas Fuels' response

For those whose information was involved, Applied is offering twelve months of complimentary identity protection services through Iris Identity Monitoring. This service includes one-bureau credit monitoring from Equifax, identity monitoring, identity theft restoration services, an insurance reimbursement policy and access to a dedicated call center for support.

Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services within ninety days of receiving their notification letter.

The company’s notification letter also provides detailed instructions on obtaining free credit reports, placing fraud alerts and security freezes and contacting relevant agencies for additional support.

Given the nature of the information exposed, it is important for those affected to remain vigilant. Experts recommend the following steps:

• Review account statements and monitor credit reports for unauthorized activity
• Consider placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on credit files with the major credit bureaus
• Report any incidents of suspected identity theft to law enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission and state authorities