LNG Markets in Transition: The Great Reconfiguration

Oxford University Press, 2016. New and unread in near PERFECT condition (with only a tiny bit of very mild wear to the covers -- like you sometimes find in any new book store). Bright and shiny. Flat, uncreased spine. NO chips, tears, or fading. Square and tight. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are bright white, fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked - obviously never read. Notes on contributors. List of Figures. List of Tables. List of Maps. Glossary. Bound in the original green, white and black laminated boards. From the publisher: "The present situation in the LNG market should be seen as a 'crossroads' for the industry. The LNG industry has not been static over the past 5 decades and has already experienced many changes, but still the model of long-term contracts prevails and the majority of LNG is still bought at oil-indexed gas prices. There have however been considerable changes: an increase in short-term trading of LNG, buyer contractual flexibility and FOB contracts which have lead to around a quarter of the LNG is being traded under spot and short-term contracts, with aggregators play a far more significant role. All these factors have influenced project business structures. The industry has now embarked on a period of further change, with 180 bcm of new LNG export capacity (equivalent to more than 50% of LNG trade in 2014) under construction at a time when the assumed rapid LNG demand growth in Asia appears to be slowing. The absorption of this new supply will affect, not only trade-flow patterns, but also pricing dynamics, competition with other gas supply channels and (in the power sector) potentially other fuels. Key to this change is US LNG, with buyers becoming more selective about the price and delivery terms they are ready to accept. Sellers however are facing high costs and are reluctant to abandon a business model in which they have confidence. Oil indexation is under further attack with US LNG selling at HH indexed prices (plus costs), and other sellers and buyers have been pressured to adopt different pricing policies and secure more contractual flexibility. This volume examines the development of the LNG business over the past 50 years and examines how the industry will change over the coming 15 years, faced by unprecedented challenges to its historic business model.". First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. New/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xxxvi, 652pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.