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Liquefied natural gas (LNG): what decision-makers should watch

Briefing: Germany has commissioned its own LNG terminals since 2022.

By the editors25 October 20245 min read

Germany has commissioned its own LNG terminals since 2022.

For executives, the main question regarding “Liquefied natural gas (LNG)” is their own exposure: which costs, revenues and financing conditions depend on it, directly or indirectly?

A proven approach is to run scenarios and monitor leading indicators regularly. That puts decisions on a solid footing without reacting to every headline.

The debate around “Liquefied natural gas (LNG)” is not new, but it has grown more urgent since 2022. The energy price shock, the turn in interest rates and geopolitical tensions have called many old certainties into question.

Economists and industry bodies assess the situation in different ways. Most agree, however, that reliable conditions for investment decisions are crucial.