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CNPC to Expand LNG Fleet on Growing Trade

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China’s CNPC will expand its LNG fleet from six vessels to 25 vessels by 2030, as the firm aims to expand its role as a global as trader, Wang Haiyan, CNPC deputy general manager said, cited by Bloomberg.

  • Gas supply to China has been improving with, high domestic production and Russian pipeline supplies, leaving more options for firms to trade.
  • “Supply isn’t a problem anymore,” and it’ll be even less of an issue as more global gas projects come online from 2026, Wang said.
  • Chinese importers have signed more LNG long-term contracts in recent years, with contracted volumes accounting for 63mn in 2023. This is expected to rise to 106mn tons by 2030, Wang added.
  • Russia will be largest natural gas supplier to China this year accounting for around 40bcm, or 29mn tons, he added.
  • The Power of Siberia pipeline is expected to deliver 30bcm of gas this year, up from 22bcm last year, before reaching nameplate capacity of 38bcm in 2025.

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