Southeast Asian countries are expected to be key demand drivers for the LNG market by 2030, industry watchers say. However, Europe's demand for LNG is expected to recede in a few years. Tony Regan, the Asia-Pacific gas lead from NexantECA, an energy and refining advisory, expects LNG demand from Europe to peak in 2027, before falling in 2030. "This is where I think all the action is actually going to be: Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia," said Regan. So that's going to create a strong pull on energy from Vietnam," said Regan.

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Persons: Tony Regan, Regan Organizations: LNG Locations: Europe, Ukraine, Asia, NexantECA, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia