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Figure 5.62:
Evolution of LNG imports in Asia Pacific. Breakdown by geographical area
2001 – 2013 (Source BP Statistical Review)
Image courtesy of DESFA
Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific gas market has been traditionally strongly dominated by Japan
followed by South Korea, with minor consumptions in Taiwan. Despite the significant
increase (14% in 2011 and 11% in 2012) in Japanese LNG imports following the
nuclear accident in Fukushima, the weight of the country in the region was reduced
down to 50%. This was the result of the maturity of Japanese demand along with
the sustained growth in the South Korean and Taiwanese consumption (8% yearly
growth on average) and the expansion of new markets particularly China and India.