The traditional business model for Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East account LNG was characterized by integrated producers and for 80% of the increase in global consumption [6]. [...] This model, widely used in the US, transfers gas and LNG price risks from plant owners to lessor [4] and/or customers if the Henry Hub- based price is utilized; the main concern of the owners is to ensure a high level of plant utilization over the facility life. [...] This model allows plant owners to focus on the liquefaction and marketing side of the business while procuring natural gas from the market. [...] For instance, About CERI CERI is an independent, registered charitable organization specializing in the analysis of LNG owners have sought ownership or lease in the energy economics and related environmental policy issues in the energy production, transportation, and consumption sectors. [...] Project sponsors are willing to offer Relevant • Independent • Objective Page 2 equity in both upstream and the liquefaction to induce One consequence of the spot and short-term market buyers to commit to their projects [4].