Asia Pacific Consumption
July 2018
Northeast Asian gas demand growth is set to rise over the coming months – with regional consumption driven up by China and Taiwan.
Chinese gas demand rose by 17.5% on an annual basis in May 2018, to reach 22.1 billion cubic metres, according to national statistics. This double-digit growth outpaces that of any other country in the region but lags behind the growth seen earlier this year. H1 demand is estimated to have risen by 26.8% on an annual basis, to reach 145.4 bcm. However, even...