Redefining Energy
167. The future growth of LNG - Jan 25
Jan 27, 2025
Seb Kennedy, a leading market analyst and Founding Editor of Energy Flux, dives into the rapidly changing world of liquefied natural gas. He discusses the major influences shaping the market, including COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, and the surge in U.S. export capacity. Kennedy highlights Qatar's role as a low-cost producer and predicts a surplus in LNG supply due to large capacities from both the U.S. and Qatar. He also tackles the complexities of pricing and Europe’s intertwined challenges of decarbonization, security, and affordability.
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- The LNG market is undergoing rapid changes, with the U.S. poised to increase its export capacity by 50% within the decade, reshaping global energy dynamics.
- Europe's reliance on LNG has created significant price differentials between regions, affecting energy security and competitiveness as it moves away from Russian gas supplies.
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The Roller Coaster of Global Gas Markets
Global gas markets have experienced significant fluctuations over the past five years, characterized by a sequence of five major phases. Initially, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a severe drop in demand, causing prices to plummet. Subsequently, there was a strong recovery in demand and price spikes following the invasion of Ukraine, culminating in record highs in gas prices across Europe and Asia. The invasion altered the supply-demand balance, severely impacting European reliance on Russian gas and prompting a shift toward liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a critical energy source.
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