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| Location | QA |
| Geographical representativeness description | LNG imported from Qatar to Britain |
| Reference year | 2017 |
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| Use advice for data set | Users of this data set should pay close attention to the following methodological advice: The environmental impact assessment for LNG imports should include the entire supply chain, from extraction through to distribution to the final user. It is critical to account for direct, indirect, and avoided emissions when evaluating the life cycle of LNG imports. The functional unit of '7 MJ of natural gas delivered under grid pressure' should be upheld. This data set excludes the usage phase of natural gas. Sensitivity analysis should be conducted considering key parameters such as energy requirements, propulsion fuel, transport distance, tanker volume, and feed gas composition. Limitations of the CML method used in the assessment should be acknowledged, and the data should be interpreted within the technological and temporal boundaries established by the study. |
| Technical purpose of product or process | Liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar is anticipated to play a crucial role in the energy supply for the United Kingdom, acting as an alternative to the diminishing hydrocarbon reserves from the continental shelf. Liquefied natural gas is utilized in various sectors, including residential heating, electricity generation, and as a fuel for transportation. The data set represents the environmental footprint of LNG imports from Qatar, covering the full supply chain from extraction to end-user delivery, and is relevant for stakeholders involved in energy planning, environmental impact assessment, and policy formulation in the context of UK's energy infrastructure. |
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| General comment on data set | Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to become an important part of the UK's energy supply as national hydrocarbon reserves on the continental shelf have begun to dwindle. However, the use of any carbon-based fuel runs counter to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). As a result, an extensive environmental assessment is needed to analyse LNG imports into the UK. |
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