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China gas and power month in brief: September 2016
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Report summary
What has been happening with this summer's gas imports? In July we saw LNG imports crash -17% year-on-year, while pipeline imports from Central Asia soared. One month later and the situation dramatically reversed. LNG imports in August were up around 60% year-on-year, while pipe imports fell by 50%. Deferred cargoes and take-or-pay obligations appear to be behind the volatility. Elsewhere, power demand continues to outperform expectations and China's emerging LNG buyers have been signing more contracts.
Table of contents
- Executive summary
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Markets
- Data dashboard update
- Monthly power demand
- Power demandremains 'hot' in August
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Policy
- Pipeline reforms gaining momentum
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Corporate activity
- Beijing Gas awards winter supply tender to Engie
- Smog watch
- Beijing marathon just avoids the smog
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- Monthly gas demand
- Monthly LNG demand
- Beijing AQI
What's included
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