LiquefiedNaturalGas.org is an independent, non-commercial encyclopedia about Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). It exists to help students, engineers, policy analysts, journalists, and curious general readers understand how LNG is made, shipped, traded, regulated, and used — without the industry boosterism or anti-industry polemic that shapes much public commentary on the topic.
Who this site is for
The site is written for readers who want a compact, technically accurate, non-commercial reference on LNG. That includes:
- Students in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, energy economics, and environmental policy who need a single starting point for coursework and research.
- Working professionals in adjacent sectors — shipping, utilities, finance, law — who encounter LNG in their day-to-day work and want structured background rather than vendor marketing.
- Policy analysts and journalists who need context for headlines about price spikes, sanctions, or new terminal approvals.
- General readers who want to understand a part of the global energy system that rarely gets explained clearly.
What this site covers
The scope is the full LNG chain, from the physics of methane at cryogenic temperatures through to downstream regasification and end use. The main sections are:
- Basics — chemistry, thermodynamics, composition, and the 600:1 volume reduction that makes LNG economically interesting.
- Technology — pre-treatment, liquefaction cycles, storage, shipping, and regasification.
- Market — global trade flows, terminal infrastructure, and the Henry Hub / JKM / TTF pricing benchmarks.
- Countries — profiles of major exporters and importers with capacity, infrastructure, and near-term outlook.
- Environmental — lifecycle emissions, methane leakage, carbon capture, and regulatory frameworks.
- Safety — flammability, dispersion, and the safety record of LNG shipping and terminals.
- News — short, contextual summaries of significant market and infrastructure events.
- Glossary — the working vocabulary of the industry, from BOG and FSRU to Q-Max and train.
Editorial approach
Content on this site is written to be factual, technically specific where technical specificity is available, and neutral in framing. A few principles guide how pages are produced:
- Primary sources first. Where figures appear — production capacity, trade volumes, price levels, emission factors — they are drawn from publicly available industry and agency reports such as those from the International Gas Union (IGU), GIIGNL, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), and the IPCC.
- Time-stamped figures. Numbers in energy markets move. Each content page carries a review date, and readers are encouraged to verify current figures against the linked primary sources before citing them.
- Neutral framing. LNG sits at the intersection of energy security, industrial policy, and climate policy. Reasonable people disagree on the right role for LNG in the global energy mix. The site documents the evidence and the debate rather than advocating a position.
- No conflicts of interest. This site does not take sponsorships, paid placements, or editorial direction from LNG producers, shippers, consumers, or advocacy organisations. Advertising, where present, is served by third-party networks whose content is not selected by the site and does not influence editorial decisions.
How content is produced and reviewed
Pages are written, edited, and reviewed against public primary sources. When industry figures are in dispute (for example, methane leakage rates or lifecycle emission comparisons), the site presents ranges from credible studies rather than a single headline number. Visible "Last reviewed" dates indicate when a page was last checked against current sources. Reviews are routine; material changes (new capacity online, new methodology) trigger a fresh review of affected pages.
Corrections are welcome and treated seriously. If a figure or statement on the site is inconsistent with a better primary source, please contact us using the methods on the Contact page.
What this site is not
- Not investment advice. Nothing on the site is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, commodity, contract, or asset. See Disclaimer.
- Not engineering or safety guidance. LNG facilities are regulated environments. Operational decisions must follow applicable codes, standards, and the advice of qualified professionals.
- Not a trade publication. Real-time price data, deal flow, and regulatory filings are outside scope; for those, the industry's subscription publications and official agencies are the right sources.
Contact
General questions, corrections, and feedback are welcome via the Contact page.