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Figure 5.67:
Evolution of liquefaction capacity by area. Existing, under construction and planned
capacities (own elaboration based on GIIGNL and LNG journal)
5.3.4.3 Liquefaction capacity
1)
The existing balance between the liquefaction capacities in the different basins will
come to an end with the commissioning of a very significant number of projects in
the Pacific basin compared to the Atlantic basin. The liquefaction capacity in the
Pacific basin will be increased by 58% up to 166 MTPA (227bcma), while in the
Atlantic basin the increase will reach 22% up to 123 MTPA (169bcma). The Middle
East will reduce its share in liquefaction capacity from current 33% to 26% due to
the absence of new projects in the area.
When referring to other projects with commissioning dates planned before 2020,
which are not under construction yet, the number of projects (and their associated
capacity) would imply an additional increase in the total liquefaction capacity of
some 80% (from the existing projects plus those under construction. These less
mature projects are split between the Pacific basin (50% of the capacity), the
Atlantic basin (38%), and the Artic (12%).
1) liquefaction capacities are expressed in MTPA. The volume and energy content depend on the composition and the
reference conditions of the LNG. For the understanding of these figures, the following approximation can be considered:
1 MTPA = 1.37 bcma (gas volume)