Japan posts surprise surge in cargoes as LNG network grows

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Gas-fired power is preferred for now while Hokkaido terminal increases its storage

Our Asia-Pacific editor

Japanese liquefied natural gas shipments for August unexpectedly surged more than 9 percent after falling in the previous four months as lower prices stimulated demand at the expense of thermal coal for power generation.

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