Japan’s LNG imports reached 7.32 million tonnes in August, a rise of 2.4 percent compared to July, according to data released by the finance ministry.
The average LNG import price for Japan was $17.79/mmBtu in August.
The country’s monthly LNG imports have been rising steadily year on year, due to the devastating earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
[mappress] LNG World News Staff, September 27, 2012: Image: TEPCO