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Japan’s LNG Stockpiles Rise 1% w/w to Match June 2023 Volume

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LNG stockpiles held by Japanese utilities increased 0.97% w/w to 2.09m tons in the week to June 30 from 2.07m tons the previous week, according to data released by the trade ministry.

  • Storage has caught up with last year's volumes and almost unchanged from 2.08m tons the previous year but above the previous five year average of 2.01m tons for the end of June.
  • Power demand remains relatively weak despite some hot days recently, according to ICIS.
  • India importers continue to procure spot LNG cargoes despite monsoon rains, six days earlier than normal, limiting power demand, according to Bloomberg. LNG procurement going forward will likely be to meet industrial rather than power demand.
  • Procurement is supporting price in the high $11/mmbtu to low $12/mmbtu range, Bloomberg said.


Source: ICIS

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