*Asian LNG imports began 2024 relatively subdued. But, after January-February buying by the top five regional buyers (China, Japan, Korea, India and Taiwan) remained at similar levels to the two preceding years (and well below 2021’s records), buying shot up for March-arrival cargoes.
*Figures from data intelligence firm Kpler indicate the five key importers are set to notch up their highest ever March figure (see chart 1). Leading pricing agency S&P Global has counted 161 spot LNG purchases by Asian buyers for Q1 delivery, up from the year-ago 125. (CONTINUED - 1014 WORDS)
