LNG market could get worse before it gets better

This update summarizes the discussion at LNG Global Congress Americas, a liquefied natural gas conference held in Houston in May and June 2017. During the current oversupplied global market, offtakers are having to sell their supply even with a depressed market, but demand is growing. United States...

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Alternate Title:Liquefied natural gas market could get worse before it gets better
Main Author: Persily, Larry
Document Type: Press release
Publisher:Kenai Peninsula Borough. Mayor's Office
Date:June 8, 2017
Series:Alaska LNG Project updates
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Summary:This update summarizes the discussion at LNG Global Congress Americas, a liquefied natural gas conference held in Houston in May and June 2017. During the current oversupplied global market, offtakers are having to sell their supply even with a depressed market, but demand is growing. United States LNG exporting will not reach full utilization for six or seven years. Creditworthiness of some buyers and shorter term of contracts mean more risk to sellers. The article closes on investment decisions that are in the works for supplying the market in the 2020s and 2030s.
Physical Description:5 pages
Notes:This update is provided to keep the public informed about the Alaska LNG Project.