Is the world sleepwalking into another gas crisis?

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🗞️ Driving the news: At the Gastech conference in Houston, industry leaders celebrated the growing role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the green transition
• However, concerns are rising about a potential gas crisis this winter, as global demand surges while new supplies remain limited
The U.S. faces uncertainty after President Biden paused permits for new LNG export terminals

🔭 The context: The war in Ukraine elevated LNG's importance for Europe and Asia, leading to a rush for alternative energy sources
• However, with global production not keeping pace with demand, energy markets could experience volatility similar to the 2022 crisis

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: LNG plays a key role in energy security and the transition to cleaner energy, but overreliance on fossil fuels threatens progress on climate goals, especially with supply chain bottlenecks

⏭️ What's next: A scramble for gas could lead to price spikes this winter, exacerbating energy insecurity in Europe and Asia, unless new supply sources come online swiftly

💬 One quote: “The global LNG market could soon face its first true test,” insiders warn as demand outpaces supply

📈 One stat: In 2022, Europe’s LNG imports surged by 60% as the continent scrambled to replace Russian gas supplies, highlighting the critical role of LNG in meeting winter energy demands

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