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.
LNG World News Staff, September 27, 2012: Image: TEPCO
