Abstract: The common commereial characteristics liquefied natural gas(LNG)and the util ization of NGL in the world are introduced.The status quo of utilization of LNG in China is also intr oduced.It is considered that although China begins to start on a journey in utilizing LNG, the fast step can be seen on the way on the globaI stage in LNG utilization, which contributes to the mass construction of W est to East Gas Pipeline Proj ect and the construction of larger LNG receiving plant planed or being prop osed in coastal provinces due to a lack of clean energy.In view of the important role of LNG in many fiel ds, the author presents suggestions to develop and utilize LNG in coming year in China.