sattahipbeach/Shutterstock Save for later Print Download Share LinkedIn Twitter New LNG importers in Asia are expected to start entering the market this year after spot LNG prices have plummeted over the past few months. Several first-time Asian LNG importers were forced to delay terminal start-ups expected in 2021 and 2022 due to Covid-19-related construction delays and the subsequent record-high spot LNG prices. But Asian spot LNG prices have now dropped under $15 per million Btu since February after peaking to $65/MMBtu last summer, encouraging new and old buyers to reconsider spot procurement.