Australian government regional energy report sees policy shifts over LNG in China, South Korea and Japan
Asian LNG imports generally declined in the first half of 2022 with rising gas prices curbing demand in the Japanese and South Korean electricity sectors, while a combination of high spot prices and ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns reduced gas consumption in China.
Woodside Acting CEO O’Neill says record spot LNG prices achieved as revenues stay above US$1Bln
Woodside Petroleum Acting Chief Executive Meg O’Neill said liquefied natural gas sales revenue in the first quarter of 2021 jumped 22 percent versus the end of 2020 and the Western Australian liquefaction plants operator achieved record spot LNG cargo prices.
Australia forecasts demand recovery led by Asian nations and market re-launch will contain price rises
Australia, a main exporter of LNG to Asian nations, said the spot price was recovering at a modest rate and heading for former higher levels, only partially offsetting the lower prices on the bulk of LNG supply which is still in the grip of weak oil prices.
