Existing and planned LNG terminals in Europe
Description
This map shows the natural gas regasification facilities in Europe that are either currently operating, under construction or planned. The final investment decision has not been made for all planned LNG terminals indicated on the map.
Analysis
Worldwide, the LNG industry is constantly growing with 21 exporting and 42 importing countries in 2019 and a growth of 13% compared to 2018. In 2019, 7 new terminals were built.
In Europe, projects are multiplying. Currently, LNG regasification capacity represents about 20% of global capacity, or 136.2 billion m3, close to the USA (15%) but behind Japan (24%).
Sources : GIIGNL, GLE (2019)
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