LNG

Chinese liquefied natural gas imports increased last month by 30 percent as energy demand recovered because of lower prices and more regasification capacity has come on line, including in Hong Kong.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said its Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement entered into force at the start of January, creating the world’s largest free trade area in all products, including LNG and hydrocarbons fuels.