Existing and planned LNG terminals in Europe

Description 

This map shows the natural gas regasification facilities in Europe that are either currently in operation, under construction or planned. The final investment decision has not been taken for all planned LNG terminals indicated on the map.

Analysis

Worldwide, the LNG industry is constantly growing with 20 exporting and 42 importing countries in 2018 and a growth of 8.3% compared to 2017. In 2018, 10 new terminals were built.

In Europe, projects are multiplying. Currently, LNG regasification capacity represents about 20% of global capacity, or 173.2 billion m3, close to the USA (15%) but behind Japan (23.5%).

Sources : GIIGNL, GLE (2019)

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