Natural gas and CO₂ price variation: impact on the relative cost-efficiency of LNG and pipelines

Figures & data

Figure 1 Break-even points. Source of data: [6].

Figure 2 Pipeline construction cost components. Source of data: [18].

Figure 3 The share of the two major cost components in pipeline construction, 2001–2010. Source of data: [18].

Figure 4 The LNG chain.

Figure 5 Nickel prices. Source of data: [35].

Figure 6 Capital cost per unit for 4000 km.

Figure 7 Break-even point for 20 bcmpa.

Figure 8 Break-even point for 20 bcmpa.

Figure 9 Total transport costs and gas price.

Figure 10 Transport costs and EUA prices.

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