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China’s LNG imports up 7.7 percent in 2024

By LNG Prime Staff
China’s LNG imports up 7.7 percent in 2024
CNOOC's Fujian LNG terminal (Image: CNOOC Gas & Power)

China increased its liquefied natural gas imports by 7.7 percent in 2024, remaining the world’s largest LNG importer. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs shows that the country received 76.65 million tonnes in 2024. This compares to 71.32 million tonnes in 2023, which marked a rise of 12.6 percent year-on-year. LNG imports in 2024…

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