Europe’s imports of liquefied natural gas during December clocked a 11-month high even as Asia recorded higher arrivals.

The record output is due to high regularity, no turnarounds and efficiency upgrades such as riser replacements on Troll B.

According to Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari, Doha is currently focused on preserving stability in Syria and "meeting the needs of the Syrian people" ...