Imports
Japan could lose its top spot as the world’s largest LNG importer by the end of the decade. But with questions surrounding the outlook for nuclear, LNG imports could remain high.
23 March 2018
Exports
Latin America’s growing gas production will promote pipeline gas trading, which is expected to further dampen the region’s appetite for imported LNG.
22 March 2018
Imports
Growth in global LPG output in recent years – led by the US – could see the fuel provide an alternative to LNG in the power and industrial sectors.
21 March 2018
Exports
Small-scale LNG has had a positive start in Latin America, but competition and cost will be critical for the technology to become more popular.
8 March 2018
Production & Consumption
Kuwait plans to meet its growing gas demand by focusing on boosting domestic gas production, complemented by LNG and gas imports.
26 February 2018
Imports
Weak European gas demand could limit the scope for growth in the region’s LNG imports – even in the long term.
23 February 2018
Exports
China’s ever-increasing demand for LNG is good news for US exporters of the fuel.
22 February 2018
Imports
The underutilisation of Turkey’s gas and LNG import infrastructure could worsen as it moves ahead with projects such as Turkish Stream and TANAP.
16 February 2018
Production & Consumption
The policies shaping European energy markets will determine future gas demand growth. What happens with policies and gas demand in Europe’s three largest gas markets will drive changes in the region.
30 January 2018
Imports
Taiwan has ambitious plans to increase its gas use and change its energy mix. New LNG infrastructure will be essential to meeting these targets.
22 January 2018
Exports
Frigid weather is set to continue in the US northeast, which could further delay the start of LNG exports from the Dominion Cove Point plant.
19 January 2018
Imports
Although the prospects for Latin America’s LNG demand remain downbeat over the coming years, floating LNG import projects will fare better than land-based terminals.
18 January 2018
Exports
Nigeria’s LNG exports and domestic gas consumption will receive support from the government’s policy-based approach to greater commercialisation of the fuel.
22 December 2017
Exports
The Netherlands is facing an uncertain gas future, and a dramatic reduction in Dutch supply will have long-term implications for the country and for Europe.
21 December 2017
Imports
Brazil will face increased LNG demand during summer with only two FSRUs when forecast is for below-average rainfall in parts of the country.
1 December 2017
Imports
While new players and smaller markets are taking advantage of more flexible LNG, so too is India. One of the world’s leading importers, it is on the verge of a major LNG expansion.
27 November 2017
Exports
Mexico is looking to become self-sufficient in gas production, and potentially start exporting LNG once its upstream strategy takes shape.
24 November 2017
Contributed
As its market grows, Myanmar faces a looming gas shortage. The potential for LNG to provide a solution is assessed in this contributed feature by Mike Madden and Chris Brooks of MJM Energy.
23 November 2017
Imports
Mexico’s LNG imports will come under pressure in 2018 as technical issues affecting pipeline gas supplies from the US dissipate.
9 November 2017
Production & Consumption
Colder temperatures across the UK in November could provide a boost to the NBP day-ahead.
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