*Freshly released official China LNG data show that the country imported a record 8.49mn b/d in January, whilst the January-February figure of 14.04mn tons was up 27% year-on year. These figures are closely aligned with those from data intelligence firm Kpler and confirm that the 2020-21 winter saw the highest ever LNG imports by both China and East Asia as a whole (MEES, 19 March).
*Australia remains out in front as China’s top supplier with 4.92mn tons for 2M 2020 but this is slightly down year-on-year with Australia’s market share falling from 45% to 35% as a result. (CONTINUED - 426 WORDS)
