Governments and Investors Face Upfront Project Barriers and Long-term Financial Risks
For many project developers and countries, however, LNG is a bridge that may never be built. Fundamental project, country, and financial market constraints in emerging Asia are likely to significantly reduce the pipeline of feasible LNG-related projects and prevent rapid, sustained growth in regional LNG demand. While a minority of projects may be completed, capital for LNG investments will be highly limited due to credit risks and the fundamental lending capacity of the project finance market.