Evaluating LNG Supply Chain Resilience Using SWOT Analysis: The Case of Qatar
The demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an energy commodity is increasing, although its respective supply chain is subjected to risks, uncertainties, and disturbances. An analysis of experiences from the global LNG supply chain highlights many of these risks. As such, there is an incumbent nee...
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| author | Sara Al-Haidous Mohammed Al-Breiki Yusuf Bicer Tareq Al-Ansari |
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| description | The demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an energy commodity is increasing, although its respective supply chain is subjected to risks, uncertainties, and disturbances. An analysis of experiences from the global LNG supply chain highlights many of these risks. As such, there is an incumbent need to develop resilient LNG supply chains. In this study, the risks associated with the LNG supply chain are categorized into four dimensions: Political and regulatory, safety and security, environmental effects, and reliability of new technologies. A SWOT method is then implemented to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within the LNG supply chain, where the LNG supply chain of Qatar is considered as a case study. Relevant strategies are then recommended using a SWOT matrix to maximize strengths and opportunities, while avoiding or minimizing weaknesses and threats within the LNG supply chain. Finally, major parameters to be considered to develop a resilient LNG management model are listed based on the level of priority from LNG producer and receiver perspectives. Thus, as part of creating a robust LNG supply chain, decision-makers and stakeholders are urged to use the learnings from the SWOT analysis and experiences from LNG supply chain management. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-70e89c10bdb84f3082639fe80ae127962023-11-23T11:25:06ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-12-011517910.3390/en15010079Evaluating LNG Supply Chain Resilience Using SWOT Analysis: The Case of QatarSara Al-Haidous0Mohammed Al-Breiki1Yusuf Bicer2Tareq Al-Ansari3College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 34110, QatarCollege of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 34110, QatarCollege of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 34110, QatarCollege of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 34110, QatarThe demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an energy commodity is increasing, although its respective supply chain is subjected to risks, uncertainties, and disturbances. An analysis of experiences from the global LNG supply chain highlights many of these risks. As such, there is an incumbent need to develop resilient LNG supply chains. In this study, the risks associated with the LNG supply chain are categorized into four dimensions: Political and regulatory, safety and security, environmental effects, and reliability of new technologies. A SWOT method is then implemented to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within the LNG supply chain, where the LNG supply chain of Qatar is considered as a case study. Relevant strategies are then recommended using a SWOT matrix to maximize strengths and opportunities, while avoiding or minimizing weaknesses and threats within the LNG supply chain. Finally, major parameters to be considered to develop a resilient LNG management model are listed based on the level of priority from LNG producer and receiver perspectives. Thus, as part of creating a robust LNG supply chain, decision-makers and stakeholders are urged to use the learnings from the SWOT analysis and experiences from LNG supply chain management.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/1/79energy carrierenergy transportliquefied natural gaspolicystrategy |
| spellingShingle | Sara Al-Haidous Mohammed Al-Breiki Yusuf Bicer Tareq Al-Ansari Evaluating LNG Supply Chain Resilience Using SWOT Analysis: The Case of Qatar Energies energy carrier energy transport liquefied natural gas policy strategy |
| title | Evaluating LNG Supply Chain Resilience Using SWOT Analysis: The Case of Qatar |
| title_full | Evaluating LNG Supply Chain Resilience Using SWOT Analysis: The Case of Qatar |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating LNG Supply Chain Resilience Using SWOT Analysis: The Case of Qatar |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating LNG Supply Chain Resilience Using SWOT Analysis: The Case of Qatar |
| title_short | Evaluating LNG Supply Chain Resilience Using SWOT Analysis: The Case of Qatar |
| title_sort | evaluating lng supply chain resilience using swot analysis the case of qatar |
| topic | energy carrier energy transport liquefied natural gas policy strategy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/1/79 |
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