December 3, the energy research institute forecast released report said China's natural gas imports in 2010 may double natural gas production, consumption volume to maintain the growth rate of more than 10%. Natural gas imports, imports of natural gas in 2010 reached 11.86 million tons, an increase of 114.74%. Among them, total imports of natural gas pipeline will reach 2.96 million tons; liquefied natural gas imports will reach 8.9 million tons, an increase of 60.89%. Natural gas consumption is expected in 2010 the apparent consumption of natural gas will reach 107.2 billion cubic meters, an increase of 22.73%, a record high. (MITIGATION)