Gas supply in winter: Iea warns of serious bottlenecks!
Gas supply in winter: Iea warns of serious bottlenecks!
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published new developments on global gas supply in the coming winter that trigger concern. In particular, geopolitical tensions and the increasing gas consumption, especially in Asia, could significantly burden the supply situation. The IEA predicts a gas consumption increase of 2.5 percent this year, which corresponds to a record high of 4,200 billion cubic meters.
But the situation harbors uncertainties. The transit of Russian gas over Ukraine in particular is considered a critical factor, since the existing delivery contracts expire at the end of 2024. If these are not extended, this could mean that for Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine to Europe, which would lead to an increased need for liquid gas imports. These developments also put global gas supply under pressure, because liquefied gas plays a central role in the global balance between supply and demand.
critical infrastructure and their challenges
The IEA also refers to various bottlenecks that can affect the liquid gas trade. Problems in the Panama Canal and in the Red Sea show how vulnerable the shipping routes are in an increasingly globalized gas market. Despite these challenges, there has so far been no significant decline in liquid gas offering. The energy agency recommends an increase in flexibility within the gas and liquid gas value chains in order to be able to better counter the challenges.
"The growth of worldwide gas demand this and next year reflects the gradual recovery from the global energy crisis that the markets hit hard," said the IEA director for energy markets and security, Keisuke Sadamori. Nevertheless, the relationship between supply and demand remains fragile, which requires close cooperation between producers and consumers to navigate through the uncertain times.
In view of these developments, it is crucial to develop strategies that minimize the risk of a possible supply of supply. The effects of geopolitical tensions and the need for a stable gas market are a central topic that both the providers and consumers have to keep an eye on.facts like this make it clear how important it is to observe the global energy markets, especially in a year in which gas demand continues to increase. The IEA report contains warnings that should encourage both governments and companies to develop forward -looking solutions to ensure the safety of energy supply.
Further analyzes and information on the risks in the gas supply are provided in a detailed report by the IEA, which deals with the various challenges and opportunities on the global gas market, as reported www.shz.de .
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