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China boosts August LNG imports

By LNG Prime Staff
China boosts August LNG imports
CNOOC's Fujian LNG terminal (Image: CNOOC Gas & Power)

China, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas importer, reported a rise in its LNG imports in August, according to customs data. Data from the General Administration of Customs shows that the country received 6.54 million tonnes during the last month, up 5.1 percent year-on-year. The data shows that during January-August, China imported 50.29 million tonnes…

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