LNG imports make strong recovery in 1996; exports increase also

Journal Article · Mon Jan 19 00:00:00 EST 1998 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:564226

Swain, E J ^[1]

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

LNG imports to the US jumped in 1996 as Algerian base-load plants resumed operations following major revamps. Exports from Alaska to Japan grew by nearly 4% over 1995. Total LNG imports to the US in 1996 were 40.27 bcf compared to 17.92 bcf in 1995, an increase of 124.8%. Algeria supplied 35.32 bcf; Abu Dhabi, 4.95 bcf. About 82.3% of the imported LNG was received at Distrigas Corp.`s terminal north of Boston. The remaining LNG was received at the Pan National terminal in Lake Charles, LA. LNG imports during 1995 fell to such a low level not because of depressed US demand but because of limited supply. The paper discusses LNG-receiving terminals, base-load producers, LNG pricing, and exports.

• OSTI ID: 564226
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Vol. 96, Issue 3; Other Information: PBD: 19 Jan 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

03 NATURAL GAS
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
IMPORTS
EXPORTS
TERMINAL FACILITIES
LNG PLANTS
USA
ALGERIA
ALASKA
JAPAN
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