In 2020, 32.37 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) was consumed in South Korea. This represents a decline compared to the previous year, where LNG consumption had peaked. Over half of the total gas consumption occurred within residential use in cities.
Amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used in South Korea from 2008 to 2020 (in million tons)
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ME (South Korea). (September 22, 2022). Amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used in South Korea from 2008 to 2020 (in million tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 24, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1075882/south-korea-lng-consumption-amount/
ME (South Korea). "Amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used in South Korea from 2008 to 2020 (in million tons)." Chart. September 22, 2022. Statista. Accessed March 24, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1075882/south-korea-lng-consumption-amount/
ME (South Korea). (2022). Amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used in South Korea from 2008 to 2020 (in million tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 24, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1075882/south-korea-lng-consumption-amount/
ME (South Korea). "Amount of Liquefied Natural Gas (Lng) Used in South Korea from 2008 to 2020 (in Million Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 Sep 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1075882/south-korea-lng-consumption-amount/
ME (South Korea), Amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used in South Korea from 2008 to 2020 (in million tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1075882/south-korea-lng-consumption-amount/ (last visited March 24, 2023)
Amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used in South Korea from 2008 to 2020 (in million tons) [Graph], ME (South Korea), September 22, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1075882/south-korea-lng-consumption-amount/