EU methane regulation and its implications for global LNG trade
February 4, 2026
Australian export volumes reached 79 million tonnes in 2019–20, but are forecast to decline to 75 million tonnes in 2020–21, reflecting the impacts of COVID-19 as well as technical issues at the Prelude and Gorgon LNG plants. Exports are forecast to recover to 80 million tonnes in 2021–22. Source: Office of the Chief Economist
