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Figure 3.36:
Evolution of LNG imports in Europe-Eurasia. 2001–2015
(Source: BP statistical reports 2002–2016)
Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific gas market is strongly dominated by Japan and South Korea.
Japanese LNG imports grew from 2011 following the nuclear accident in Fukushi-
ma, reaching 121bcma in 2014. In 2015 Japan showed a market share of 49%
followed by South Korea with 18%. The remaining countries in the region, like
China, India and Taiwan, account for roughly one third of the market. However,
these countries showed a sharp increase in consumption in the last few years, which
is expected to continue in the future.
EU and Turkey
After a period of growth, the LNG consumption fell sharply by 43% to about 55bcm
in 2015 compared to the peak of 82bcm in 2011. European LNG import down to
almost 50 bcma while Turkish LNG import remained relatively stable at about
5bcma.
Image courtesy of Reganosa