U.S. LNG imports 1996--1997 should recover from low 1995 levels

Journal Article · Mon Jan 27 04:00:00 EST 1997 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:423122

Swain, E J ^[1]

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1. Swain (Edward J.), Houston, TX (United States)

Imports of LNG into the US in 1995 were the lowest since 1988, when 17.5 billion cu ft were imported. Total 1995 LNG imported from Algeria was 17.92 bcf compared to 50.78 in 1994, a decrease of 64.7%. About 72% of imported Algerian LNG was received at the Distrigas Corp. terminal north of Boston. The remaining LNG was received at the Trunkline LNG CO. terminal, Lake Charles, La., which was reopened in December 1989. The dramatic decline in LNG imports over the past 2 years (78%) can largely be attributed to Sonatrach`s multiyear renovation project to restore its LNG plants to their original capacities. This major renovation project has resulted in LNG export curtailments to all of its customers. The paper discusses US terminals, base-load producers, LNG pricing, and exports.

• OSTI ID: 423122
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 95; ISSN 0030-1388; ISSN OIGJAV
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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