Industries
Overview of LNG Industry
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Stage | Activity | Comments |
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1. Production | ![]() [Photo courtesy of http://www.ead.anl.gov ![]() |
World natural gas reserves are abundant, but located far from consuming markets. Read more ![]() |
2. LNG Liquefication Terminal | ![]() |
Most of the liquefication for import to the US occurs in the Atlantic and Pacific Basins. Read more ![]() |
3. Transportation | ![]() |
Currently, there are about 151 LNG tankers in operation; 55 ships are under construction. Read more ![]() |
4. LNG Terminal | ![]() |
Japan is the largest LNG importer, with 48% of all imports, while the US imports 4%. Read more ![]() |
5. Distribution | ![]() |
In the US, gas is delivered to consumers via large pipelines and distribution lines. |
6. Consumption | ![]() |
![]() Natural Gas consumption |