What Is Next Steps Taken By Gas Companies, Owners Of Coastal LNG Ships ?

摘要

The next steps that will be taken by gas companies in Japan, owners of coastal LNG carriers, are drawing attention. Because large-sized LNG import terminals have been newly constructed and because pipeline networks have been upgraded, demand for transportation by coastal tankers, which is thought to be expensive compared with supply through pipelines, began to partially decline. In order to cope with change in gas supply system surrounding the industry, there is a chance of LNG procurement scheme being drastically modified.