Gazprom introduced LNG plant draft to Japan

In Vladivostok, “Gazprom” introduced the project of “Vladivostok-LNG” plant by means of 3D model to the potential customers and partners from Japan.
As they said in “Gazprom transgas Tomsk” Ltd, the start of supplies from the first line of the plant is expected in 2018, from the second line – in 2020. The capacity of each line is going to make up 5 million tons a year. The further expansion of the plant is possible in future. It was noted during the presentation that LNG market in Asian-Pacific region is more capacious and most fast-growing in the world. One of the main consumers on the APR market is Japan.
One of the key advantages  of the “Vladivostok-LNG” project is a significant reliable resource base. At present gas reserves of “Gazprom” (A+B+C1+C2 cat.) at Sakhalin, Yakutsk and Irkutsk gas production centres exceed 4.6 trillion cubic meters. The company keeps up the large scale geological exploration operation at these regions.