Editorial comment

A. Blume, Editor LNG is an increasingly important source of energy for gas importers and a growing business for gas exporters. Global trade of LNG increased by 2.4% worldwide in 2014, according to BP data. Improved flexibility in LNG and pipeline deliveries is one result of the deeper integration of international gas markets. Within individual nations, greater integration of regional gas markets is helping coordinate production and demand. A number of technology developments in recent years—such as floating LNG barges and small-scale LNG facilities—are also broadening the landscape of the LNG sector and tailoring LNG production for a variety of applications and locations. These new develop