A global network of professional firms offering audit, tax and advisory services, KPMG member companies have successfully supported clients in handling business issues and major risks in the oil and gas sectors. The following is an excerpt of discussions on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its future prospects by energy experts at KPMG Japan moderated by The Japan Times, prior to Gastech Japan 2017. Mina Sekiguchi, head of energy and infrastructure Japan, Tsuneo Miyamoto, head of oil and gas, and Shuji Miyasaka, head of power and utilities, participated.

Question: Tell us briefly the current situation regarding the overall energy demand in the world.

Miyamoto: Demand for energy has been steadily growing, especially in developing nations, including China, India and those in Southeast Asia.