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Liquefied natural gas

With production rising at a rate of 2.5% per year, natural gas is set to become the second-leading fossil energy by 2030, still trailing crude oil but edging ahead of coal for the first time. The share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) will expand steadily with production projected to reach 360 Mt in 2020. Already in the forefront of this sector, Total has been stepping up its investments since 2000.

Presentation and implications of LNG

Thanks to liquefaction, it has become both technically and economically feasible to transport gas over long distances. The LNG value chain thus offers a response to surging global demand.

Mastery of energy for the future

Total, a world-class player

Total’s commitment to LNG dates from the birth of the sector, which explains why the Group is now present in every major producing region of the world.

A strategy for growth

The huge challenges of exploiting LNG

LNG projects are colossal undertakings in many respects. They require skills and resources that few industry players are equipped to deploy.

Expertise in synergy

Innovation, the pulse of the LNG sector

Total is pursuing numerous R&D projects and exploring new ways to optimize LNG production. Among them are floating LNG, cryogenic pipelines and Arctic operations.

Developing new processes

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