*Fast-growing Asian LNG importer Thailand took 6.69mn tons of the supercooled fuel for 2021, up 19% on 2020 for the seventh straight annual record.

*Qatar remains Thailand’s dominant supplier with volumes also up 19% at 2.59mn tons though the emirate’s 39% market share is well down on figures of over 60% to 2017 (see table and chart). Short-haul supplier Malaysia is number two on 1.07mn tons. Oman supplied a record 255,000 tons (four cargoes), up from two cargoes for 2020. (CONTINUED - 146 WORDS)