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Natural gas balance of trade

United States net gas exports further increased by 41% in 2021.

Natural gas balance of trade

United States net gas exports further increased by 41% in 2021.

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Breakdown by energy (2021) - Mtoe

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150 bcm


Surge in Chinese net imports to all-time hight level.

United States net gas exports further increased by 41% in 2021.

China’s net imports surged by 20%, turning the country in the largest net gas importer in 2021, ahead of Japan and Germany. Russia remained the biggest net gas exporter (+2.4% in volumes). Net imports rebounded by 3.9% within the EU, mainly driven by Germany and Italy.

Global Energy Trends - 2022 Edition

An in-depth analysis of the past year’s key figures, with projections related to the current context (post-pandemic rebound and the energy crisis due to the war in Ukraine).

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