China became the largest LNG importer in the world
Global LNG analysis report 2023 – Part 2
The second part of this deep-dive analysis looks at liquefaction and regasification developments in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
Decarbonisation and the war in Ukraine are just two of the factors driving the massive investment in liquefaction and regasification around the world. The first part of this four-part series looked at LNG developments in Africa. This instalment looks at the Middle East, where many countries are investing in new export facilities and expansion, and Asia Pacific, a region set to be the global leader in gas demand and infrastructure. Middle East Over the past decade, Middle Eastern producers have invested heavily to diversify their product portfolios and mitigate a reliance on crude oil export revenues. These investments have included capital-intensive refining and petrochemical capacity additi
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