Emergency plan put in place due to LNG shortage

Authorities in North China have implemented an emergency plan due to a temporary shortage of natural gas supplies in recent days caused by transportation and weather problems.

The plan includes limiting indoor temperatures at public buildings and suspending supplies to manufacturers.

China National Petroleum Corp, the country's largest oil and gas supplier and producer, ran into difficulties when unloading imported liquefied natural gas at ports. This caused a temporary shortage of natural gas supplies in northern areas, the Beijing Commission of City Administration and Environment said.