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UK gas prices to jump as Qatar rules supply – British reliance on LNG imports rises

Kuwait Times -- British gas prices are likely to become more volatile and prone to spikes over the next few years after the UK has moved from self-sufficiency to increasing dependence on imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar.

The latest UK government data show Qatari LNG imports were equivalent to 52 percent of the gas consumed over the first nine months of 2011, up from 11 percent for 2009 as a whole.
Qatar also accounted for 85 percent of UK LNG supplies between January and November last year, with Nigeria a weak second at just 5 percent. Britain’s gas market is exposed to diversions of Qatari ships to countries that pay more, to shipping restrictions or unplanned outages on production facilities.

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,978 Points:1,248,125 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:53:13 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse to where? Qatar or the UK, carni? The UK Is getting slammed already.
carnifolks Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:354 Points:352,385 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2012 11:56:26 AM Ignore carnifolks Report Abuse we should send some of our "winter" over there
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,978 Points:1,248,125 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2012 5:55:20 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse doesn't help that it's another extreme winter there.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:3,723 Points:1,151,475 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 9:53:24 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse We expected the opposite?
pse91 All-Star Author Calgary Posts:617 Points:282,240 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:25:28 AM Ignore pse91 Report Abuse See how Kuwait is setting up the UK for there hike in LNG pricing. When you talk long enough people just put up with it and pay through the nose.
LostToo Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,622 Points:819,600 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:21:47 AM Ignore LostToo Report Abuse Why are we letting the Brit's buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar? We should be selling it to them. The USA and Canada and the UK should all be working together and put those middle east suckers out of bizness.
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,006 Points:329,095 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:16:45 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse So, one day, Qatar can buy the UK with the pounds they get? What a change in fortune. Hope they find a way out soon enough.
Throroughbred Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,031 Points:1,210,745 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:00:05 AM Ignore Throroughbred Report Abuse When you depend on others you have a tendency to have it stuck to you.
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:4,259 Points:1,309,345 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:00:02 AM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse And prices are volatile everywhere.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:5,291 Points:1,273,225 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:58:56 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse No surprise
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,495 Points:1,073,520 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:57:58 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse Have they tried fracking?
Bonnie24TX Rookie Author El Paso Posts:36 Points:4,665 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:56:54 PM Ignore Bonnie24TX Report Abuse The civil free world Christian countries should have never started negotiating with the radical, greedy ungodly countries in the first place. Perhaps if we had negotiated with only the ones who respect and believe as we do (or did when we became a country), we would not be in this mess nor have to be concerned about what the America-hating countries are doing about gas and other imports and exports. It's never too late to ask God for forgiveness, and turn from our wicked ways. God said He would forgive our sins and heal our land. There is still hope.
bonzoonfmb All-Star Author Florida Posts:539 Points:357,575 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:56:46 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse Free market society.
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,978 Points:628,735 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:53:24 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse At least BP's destruction of the Gulf of Mexico didn't translate to lower Brit Gas prices.
Beaveronparade All-Star Author Hartford Posts:974 Points:293,550 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:53:08 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse Sounds like they need to become self sufficient just like we do.
bif65 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:779 Points:137,325 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:52:13 PM Ignore bif65 Report Abuse ok
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Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,606 Points:441,255 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:46:29 PM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse I don't know what to believe ...
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lightninjack Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:173 Points:13,570 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:31:25 PM Ignore lightninjack Report Abuse Who cares...the worlds ending in a few months anyway!!
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,482 Points:842,450 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:26:28 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Not only is it "Fascinating", I find it "amazing" that so many continue to believe that the mantra, "Drill baby Drill" will lower oil prices. Say it again everyone, "Drill, baby Drill" and again, Drill baby Drill, and again, Drill, baby Drill, and again, and again, and again, Drill baby Drill! Keep believing in the mantra, "Drill, baby drill" and maybe, just maybe we will achieve energy price "nirvana".
a14morfun Champion Author Ontario Posts:9,726 Points:1,729,160 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:26:18 PM Ignore a14morfun Report Abuse Maybe the Brits ought to ask the Yanks if they can buy their Natural Gas from them instead. Just a thought.
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:4,426 Points:782,695 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:16:02 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Lukus: If the US were to see the prices being paid in the UK they would be shocked. Why would we care about the price of rice in China??? We DO NOT...
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,185 Points:1,412,725 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:15:30 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse This is what happens when a nation is not self-sufficient and has to beg. Hear that Washington DC? Stop shutting down our domestic production.
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:6,539 Points:1,321,365 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:03:51 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse If the US were to see the prices being paid in the UK they would be shocked.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:6,537 Points:1,917,740 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:02:18 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse Dependance on imports leaves the UK at the mercy of foreigners. It is not good
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:1,463 Points:237,455 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:01:26 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse I wonder if Britain has lobbyist like the USA????
GasCzarCO All-Star Author Colorado Springs Posts:976 Points:480,260 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:59:55 PM Ignore GasCzarCO Report Abuse Not good news.
kelly1016 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,106 Points:193,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:58:13 PM Ignore kelly1016 Report Abuse Oh well...
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:11,725 Points:1,080,370 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:55:35 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse No mention on why such a drop in UK's domestic natural gas production since 2009?
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LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,947 Points:1,207,600 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:49:32 PM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse Need to find some more in the North Sea.
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:1,030 Points:545,395 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:45:51 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Maybe if Britain was dominated by the "green" they could do more exploration and be less dependent on foreign sources for their fuel.
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postcard9 Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:340 Points:257,890 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:43:00 PM Ignore postcard9 Report Abuse $3.53 here.
skyking19 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,579 Points:1,422,570 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:33:35 PM Ignore skyking19 Report Abuse One thing for sure it will not go down in the long term.
altima2008 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:6,330 Points:1,378,230 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:31:38 PM Ignore altima2008 Report Abuse watch our prices jump becasue of this nonsense!
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,928 Points:473,860 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:30:25 PM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse they need to diversify their sources
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mastermariner Veteran Author Texas Posts:487 Points:199,225 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:24:02 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse When gas was first discovered in the Southern North Sea in the early 60s it the gas reserves would only last 20 years, so they have had a good run for their money.
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KhelbenArunson Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,667 Points:358,190 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:19:52 PM Ignore KhelbenArunson Report Abuse The UK and US should join in moving AWAY from Big Oil and towards Renewables.
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