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Japan Utility LNG Stocks Dip After Four Weeks of Growth

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LNG stockpiles held by major Japanese power utilities decreased by 1.36% to 2.18 million tons on Oct. 29 according to trade ministry data after four consecutive weeks of growth amid exceptionally weak power demand.

  • Stocks are down 0.32mt (13.8%) compared to 2.53 million tons from 30 Oct 2022 but above the five-year average of 2.01 million tons for the end of October.
  • LNG imports increased by about 12% yoy, close to 0.6mt.
  • A similar power demand pattern is expected in November and should allow stocks to gain towards levels seen last year before winter demand sets in according to ICIS.


Source: ICIS

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