Strong uptake for spot LNG trading in Asia
Singapore-based trading platform Global LNG Exchange has seen a significant ramp up in its membership base
GLX's members now comprise most of Asia's major LNG buyers and sellers, international energy companies and commodity trading houses. Its growing cohort of European, US and Russian members will see the group open an outlet in London later this year. The office will specifically serve Atlantic Basin clients, providing marketing and technical support to its growing band of European members. "Membership from Europe is in double digits and growing. We expect it will continue to grow as we increase our physical presence in Europe and US LNG export projects continue to come online," says CEO Damien Criddle. "As part of the increasing focus on Europe and the Americas generally we will also be releas
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