China, world’s largest energy consumer and the third-biggest
LNG importer, boosted its imports of the chilled fuel in February by
28.5 percent year-on-year.
China’s LNG imports increased to 2.37 million mt in February when
compared to 1.85 million mt in the same month in 2016, according to the
General Administration of Customs data.
The country’s imports rose to 3.44 million mt in January, the
second-highest monthly import level, behind a record 3.73 million mt set
the month before as a cold snap across the country spurred demand.
China’s LNG imports are expected to significantly rise in the next
five years as it as it is seeking to cut its addiction to coal to reduce
pollution.
(LNG World News)