Sıvılaştırılmış Doğal Gaz Ticareti: Bilimsel Haritalama

Energy has been an important part of the world agenda in recent years, both economically and politically. In the 21st century, with the growing awareness of climate change and the role of fossil fuels on the greenhouse effect, the world has been searching for cleaner energy sources; in this context, liquefied natural gas (LNG) stands out as an important alternative. Many countries want to solve their energy problems and explore sustainable ways of foreign trade. Declining global oil reserves and high oil prices increase the global demand for LNG with its advantages such as cost, ease of transport and sustainability. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of the foreign trade of LNG, highlighting the significance of the subject. The bibliometric analysis outlines the academic perspective on LNG imports and exports, providing a valuable framework for researchers and policymakers interested in this area. The objective of this study is to identify general trends within the sector and to facilitate decision-making processes. On May 31, 2024, a search was performed in the Web of Science (WoS) database using three different keywords: “Liquefied natural gas” (topic) and either “import” or “export” (topic). This search yielded a total of 273 publications, with no date restrictions applied. The analysis of these publications examines trends across various categories, including authors, sources, countries, and keywords. This bibliometric analysis enhances our understanding of the dynamics of LNG trade and identifies future research directions by creating a scientific map of this research area. The analysis reveals that the significance and interest in the case continue to grow, as evidenced by an increase in publications on LNG imports and exports from 1994 to 2024.