Japan’s LNG imports reached 7.13 million tonnes in September, a rise of 6,3 percent compared to the year before, according to data released by the finance ministry.
The average LNG import price for Japan was $16.822/mmBtu in September.
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, October 22, 2012; Image: TEPCO
