Report Summary

"Global LNG Market - The Road Ahead" provides rational and objective analysis on the booming LNG market. This report reviews the global LNG market at regional as well as country level.

At regional level, Asia-Pacific has the highest LNG demand in the world with Japan and South Korea being the major importing nations. But in future, China and India are also expected to major LNG markets. However, LNG markets of the Americas and Europe are expected to grow at faster pace than the Asia-Pacific market.

Middle East is fast gaining importance as a major LNG supplier, largely due to its huge potential gas reserves. This is expected to shift the LNG trade towards Middle East in future.

The growth of LNG market depends on a number of factors, energy reforms, and environmental policies. But inadequate infrastructure and natural calamities can contain the growth of global LNG market.

This report gives a futuristic outlook on the global LNG market. It gives forecasts based on a correlation between past market growth and growth of driving factors, including economic performance of various countries, long-term LNG demand, competitive structure and government rules and regulations.

Key Findings of the Report

* LNG demand in Japan, the largest LNG importer, is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 0.6% during 2010- 2030.
* South Korea is expected to witness LNG demand at a rate much faster than that of Japan from 2010 to 2030.
* China and India are expected to emerge as rapidly growing LNG importing nations in near future.
* Australia is likely to increase its production by the end of 2020.
* European LNG demand is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 3.5% during 2010 to 2030.
* Spain is the largest LNG importing nation in Europe and is expected to attain the top position in coming years.
* Russia, the largest natural gas producer, is expected to start its LNG production 2009 onwards; however, the market is not expected to rise rapidly due to its vast natural gas pipelines.

Key Issues and Facts Analyzed in the Report

* Which factors are leading to the success of LNG industry?
* How different regions are performing and what is overview of existing LNG markets? 
* What will be the future of the global LNG industry?
* What are the major LNG pricing components?
* Who are the major players at global level?

Research Methodology Used in the Report

Information Sources
The information has been sourced from various authentic and reliable sources like books, newspapers, trade journals white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Methods

The industry forecast and analysis is based on various macro- and microeconomic factors, sector and industry specific databases, and our in-house statistical and analytical model. This model takes into account the past and current trends in an economy, and more specifically in an industry, to bring out an objective market analysis.

Our industry experts study the relationship between various industry and economic variables to ensure the required accuracy and desired check on the quality of data and information given in the report.

Report Outline

1. Analyst View
2. LNG - An Overview
2.1 Natural Gas Reserves & Potential
2.2 Natural Gas Distribution
2.2.1 Piped Natural Gas (PNG)
2.2.2 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
2.2.3 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
3. Global - LNG Market & its Supporting Factors
3.1 Reforms in Gas Market
3.2 Energy Diversity
3.3 Environment Policies
3.4 Spot Trading
4. LNG Market Structure
4.1 Capital Investment in LNG Projects
4.2 Demand
4.3 Supply
4.4 LNG Fleet, Ships Structure & Capacity Cost
4.5 Composition of LNG Industry Cost
4.6 LNG Pricing
5. LNG Market by Region - Current & Future Prospects
5.1 Asia-Pacific
5.1.1 Importing Countries
5.1.1.1 Japan
5.1.1.2 South Korea
5.1.1.3 China
5.1.1.4 India
5.1.2 Exporting Countries
5.1.2.1 Australia
5.1.2.2 Indonesia
5.1.2.3 Malaysia
5.2 Middle East
5.2.1 Exporting Countries
5.2.1.1 Oman
5.2.1.2 UAE
5.2.1.3 Qatar
5.3 Americas
5.3.1 Importing Countries
5.3.1.1 US
5.3.2 Exporting Countries
5.3.2.1 Trinidad & Tobago
5.4 Africa
5.4.1 Exporting Countries
5.4.1.1 Algeria
5.4.1.2 Nigeria
5.4.1.3 Egypt
5.5 Europe
5.5.1 Importing Countries
5.5.1.1 Spain
5.5.1.2 France
6. Industry Roadblocks
6.1 Supply Constraints
6.2 Construction Cost
6.3 Existence of Natural Gas Pipelines
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1 Royal Dutch Shell Plc.
7.2 BP Plc.
7.3 TOTAL S.A.
7.4 ExxonMobil Corporation
7.5 BG Group Plc.
7.6 Chevron

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Global - Proven Natural Gas Reserves by Region (%), 2007
Figure 2-2: Global - Proven Natural Gas Reserves by Region (in Trillion Cubic Meter), 2007
Figure 4-1: Global - Capital Investment in LNG Projects (in Billion US$), 2007*-2011F
Figure 4-2: Global - LNG Demand (in Million Metric Tons), 2007, 2010F, 2020F & 2030F
Figure 4-3: Global - Forecast for LNG Demand by Region (%), 2010
Figure 4-4: Global - LNG Production Capacity (in Million Metric Tons/Year), 2007-2009F
Figure 4-5: Global - LNG Shipping Capacity (in Billion Cubic Meter) & Demand (in Million Tons), 1995-2005
Figure 4-6: Global - Composition of LNG Shipping Cost (%)
Figure 4-7: Global - Number of LNG Ships Built (1965 to 2005)
Figure 4-8: Global - LNG Price (in US$/MMBtu), 2006-2008
Figure 5-1: Asia-Pacific - Forecast for LNG Demand Growth* (%), 2007 to 2030
Figure 5-2: Japan - LNG Consumption (in Trillion Cubic Feet), 2006 & 2007E
Figure 5-3: Japan - LNG Import (in Trillion Cubic Feet), 2006 & 2007E
Figure 5-4: Japan - LNG Import by Country (%), 2007*
Figure 5-5: Japan - Forecast for LNG Demand (in Trillion Cubic Feet), 2010, 2020 & 2030
Figure 5-6: South Korea - Natural Gas Consumption (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-7: South Korea - LNG Importing Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-8: South Korea - Forecast for LNG Demand (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2010, 2020 & 2030
Figure 5-9: China - Natural Gas Consumption (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-10: China - LNG Importing Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-11: China - Forecast for LNG Demand (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2010, 2020 & 2030
Figure 5-12: India - Natural Gas Consumption (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-13: India - LNG Importing Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-14: India - Forecast for LNG Demand (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2010, 2020 & 2030
Figure 5-15: Australia - LNG Production (in Billion Cubic Feet), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-16: Australia - LNG Export (in Million Metric Tons), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-17: Australia - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-18: Australia - Forecast for LNG Production (in Billion Cubic Feet) & Export (in Million Metric Tons), 2010 & 2020
Figure 5-19: Indonesia - LNG Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-20: Indonesia - LNG Export (in Trillion BTU), 2006-2008F
Figure 5-21: Malaysia - LNG Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2006 & 2007*
Figure 5-22: Malaysia - LNG Export (in Million Metric Tons), 2006-2008F
Figure 5-23: Malaysia - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-24: Oman - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-25: UAE - Natural Gas Production (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-26: UAE - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-27: Qatar - LNG Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2007E, 2008F & 2010F
Figure 5-28: Qatar - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-29: Americas - Forecast for LNG Demand Growth* (%), 2007 to 2020
Figure 5-30: US - Natural Gas Consumption (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2006-2009F
Figure 5-31: US - LNG Import (in Billion Cubic Feet), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-32: US - LNG Importing Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-33: US - Forecast for LNG Demand (in Million Metric Tons), 2010 & 2020
Figure 5-34: Trinidad & Tobago - LNG Production (in Million Cubic Meter), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-35: Trinidad & Tobago - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007
Figure 5-36: Algeria - Available Natural Gas for LNG Production (in Trillion Cubic Feet), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-37: Algeria - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-38: Nigeria - Available Natural Gas for LNG Production (in Billion Cubic Feet), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-39: Nigeria - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-40: Egypt - Available Natural Gas for LNG Production (in Billion Cubic Feet), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-41: Egypt - LNG Exporting Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-42: Europe - Forecast for LNG Demand (in Million Metric Tons), 2010, 2020 & 2030
Figure 5-43: Spain - Natural Gas Consumption (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-44: Spain - LNG Importing Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-45: Spain - Forecast for LNG Demand (in Million Metric Tons), 2010, 2020 & 2030
Figure 5-46: France - Natural Gas Consumption (in Billion Cubic Meter), 2006 & 2007
Figure 5-47: France - LNG Importing Countries (%), 2007*
Figure 5-48: France - Forecast for LNG Demand (in Million Metric Tons), 2010, 2020 & 2030

List of Tables:

Table 2-1: Global - Proven Natural Gas Reserves by Country (in Trillion Cubic Meter), 2006 & 2007
Table 4-1: LNG Shipping Rates (in Dollar per Million Btu)
Table 5-1: Japan - Long-term LNG Supply Contracts
Table 5-2: Japan - LNG Receiving Terminals (2007)
Table 5-3: Japan - LNG Receiving Terminals under Planning
Table 5-4: South Korea - LNG Supply Contracts (2007)
Table 5-5: South Korea - LNG Receiving Terminals (2007)
Table 5-6: China - Long-term LNG Supply Contracts
Table 5-7: China - LNG Receiving Terminals under Planning
Table 5-8: India - Long-term LNG Supply Contract
Table 5-9: India - LNG Receiving Terminals
Table 5-10: India - LNG Receiving Terminals under Planning
Table 5-11: Australia - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-12: Australia - LNG Production Plants with Signed SPA/HOA
Table 5-13: Australia - LNG Production Plants under Planning
Table 5-14: Indonesia - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-15: Indonesia - LNG Production Plants with Signed SPA/HOA
Table 5-16: Indonesia - LNG Production Plants under Planning
Table 5-17: Malaysia - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-18: Oman - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-19: UAE - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-20: Qatar - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-21: Qatar - LNG Production Plants with Signed SPA/HOA
Table 5-22: US - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-23: US - LNG Receiving Terminals (2007)
Table 5-24: US - LNG Receiving Terminals under Planning
Table 5-25: Trinidad & Tobago - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-26: Algeria - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-27: Algeria - LNG Production Plant with Signed SPA/HOA
Table 5-28: Algeria - LNG Production Plant under Planning
Table 5-29: Nigeria - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-30: Nigeria - LNG Production Plants with Signed SPA/HOA
Table 5-31: Nigeria - LNG Production Plants under Planning
Table 5-32: Egypt - LNG Production Plants (2007)
Table 5-33: Egypt - LNG Production Plants under Planning (2007)
Table 5-34: Spain - LNG Receiving Terminals (2007)
Table 5-35: Spain - LNG Receiving Terminals under Planning
Table 5-36: France - LNG Receiving Terminals (2007)
Table 5-37: France - LNG Receiving Terminals under Planning
Table 7-1: Royal Dutch Shell Plc. - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2006 & 2007
Table 7-2: BP Plc. - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2006 & 2007
Table 7-3: TOTAL S.A. - Key Financials (in Million Euro), 2006 & 2007
Table 7-4: ExxonMobil Corporation - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2006 & 2007
Table 7-5: BG Group Plc. - Key Financials (in Million Pound), 2006 & 2007
Table 7-6: Chevron - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2006 & 2007

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