LNG

National Grid Plc, the UK power transmission and infrastructure company with several businesses in the US and the Isle of Grain LNG import near London, reported declines in fiscal first-half profits while investments in projects increased amid a more positive winter energy outlook for the UK and its near neighbours.

National Grid plc of the UK said annual operating profits from the Isle of Grain LNG import terminal in Kent, the largest in Europe, rose by 5 percent with only 30 percent capacity utilization, while its large investments in US operations were offset by regulatory setbacks.