Shell Predicts Strong Long-Term Growth for Global LNG Market Despite Supply Disruptions
Shell Forecasts Global LNG Demand to Surge 65% by 2050 as Asia Drives Energy Growth Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is projected to increase by approximately 65% by 2050, with Asia expected to remain the primary driver of growth as countries transition from coal to cleaner energy sources and rising electricity consumption fuels demand. According to Shell’s 2026 LNG Outlook, global LNG demand is expected to approach 700 million tonnes annually by 2050,
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