Question: Which country recently became the world’s largest exporter of liquid natural gas (LNG)?
(a) Australia
(b) Qatar
(c) Russia
(d) United States
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- According to the data released by Refinitiv Eikon, on 10th December 2018 Australia became the world largest exporting country in the world of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- According to the data released for the month of November, Australia is at the first place whereas Qatar is replaced to second place in the list.
- In November, Australia exported 6.5 million tonnes of LNG, while Qatar exported 6.2 million tonnes of LNG.
- It is worth noting that Qatar is currently producing 77 million tonnes annually, which it plans to increase to 110 million tonnes by 2024.
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