中国石化新闻网讯 据道琼斯3月2日消息,穆迪公司表示,由于国内需求疲软以及来自于澳大利亚和美国的供应商竞争加剧,韩国或将减少来自于中东地区的LNG购买量。穆迪表示,当前,全球第二大LNG购买商韩国燃气公司与中东供应商签署的大约10个购买合同已经快到期,不太可能进行续约。韩国是全球第二大LNG市场,但受到可再生能源和核电使用增加的影响,LNG需求正在下降。
唐绍红摘译自道琼斯
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Middle East LNG Suppliers to Lose Ground in Korea
South Korea will likely decrease its purchase of LNG from the Middle East on weakening domestic demand and stiffening competition from Australia and US suppliers, says Moody's. At the moment, Korea Gas Company--the world's No.2 LNG buyer--has around 10 existing contracts with Middle Eastern suppliers that are near expiration and renewal is unlikely, the ratings firm posits. South Korea is the world's 2nd-largest LNG market, but demand is on a downslope due to increasing use of renewables and nuclear power.