Chinese LNG imports up 11% in January-August

China imported 50.3mn tonnes of LNG during the January-August period, marking a 10.7% increase compared to the previous year, according to data published by the customs department on September 18.

In August alone, LNG imports totalled 6.5mn tonnes, representing a 5.1% year/year increase.

China's pipeline gas imports during the January-August period amounted to 36.84mn tonnes, up 14.4% year/year. In August, total pipeline gas imports reached 5.22mn tonnes, an 14.6% increase compared to the same month last year.