Archive · 15 Aug 2025
China's LNG Buyers Increase Imports as Prices Fall
China is buying more liquefied natural gas (LNG) again.
They had stopped buying as much because they had a lot stored from a warm winter.
Also, the price was high.
But now, the price is low, so they are buying again to fill up their storage.
Companies like Beijing Gas and Zhejiang Energy are buying LNG to use and store.
The price is good now because it is around $11 per unit.
They are trying to take advantage of the lower prices.
But they might slow down buying soon.
China's LNG buyers are increasing imports due to lower prices and a need to replenish inventories.
LNG imports have been above the five-year average for August, according to ship-tracking data.
Chinese firms, like Beijing Gas Group Co. and Zhejiang Energy, have purchased shipments for September.
Asian LNG prices have decreased to around $11 per million British thermal units, making imports profitable.
Buying may decrease as Chinese firms refill inventories after months of reduced imports.
- Who
- China's LNG buyers, including Beijing Gas Group Co. and Zhejiang Energy.
- What
- China's LNG buyers are increasing imports.
- When
- In August, following months of reduced imports.
- Where
- China.
- Why
- Due to falling prices and the need to replenish inventories.
- LNG Price
- Low-to-mid $11 per million British thermal units
- Import Trend
- Above the five-year average for August
- Companies Buying
- Beijing Gas Group Co., Zhejiang Energy
- Reason for Buying
- Lower prices, refill inventories