LNG floating regasification advisor newGas believes the current lack of appropriate small-scale vessels of around 20,000 cbm to 30,000 cbm at costs that stack up for projects is one of the key stumbling blocks.

In addition, small power producers are likely to be more used to buying locally priced and subsidised diesel than LNG. They need to be comfortable with the idea the LNG regas terminal is part of the fuel infrastructure and its project economics work.