INTERNATIONAL - LNG Total's vice-president warns of 43 mt LNG shortfall in 2015.

摘要

Total VP for International trading and LNG marketing, Yves Cerf-Mayer told the Bangkok Gastech 2008 conference on Tuesday that Asian LNG buyers are likely to face a shortfall of 43 mt in 2015. Cerf-Mayer said the figure takes into account all existing agreements that have become firm sales contracts. Delays in liquefaction capacity, or non-renewal of existing contracts will also contribute to the deficit. Cerf Mayer added there were not enough FIDs taken on LNG projects in the past two years to meet Asian demand growth from 2010 to 2015, which is forecast to increase up to 6%. China's demand alone will likely rise by up to 25%. He said supply from Australia and New Guinea could fill the supply gap, but FID's must be decided quickly.