Japan’s new energy policy: In search for stable and competitive energy supply
Japan’s energy policy is undergoing fundamental changes. The accident at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant questions the future contribution of nuclear power in the national energy mix....
View ArticleRussian Gas Market: Entering New Era
After a period of extensive growth in the 2000s, the Russian gas industry is now facing numerous challenges. Mounting competition by independent producers and the development of new production by...
View ArticleThe curse of subsidies
Based on case studies of four countries (UAE, Russia, Argentina and Pakistan), this new report by CEDIGAZ analyses the influence of subsidies on gas supply and demand dynamics. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Gas...
View ArticleA lot of hot air? – To what extent could gas lose ground in the heating...
According to the latest CEDIGAZ report, the gas for heating market in Europe, for many years a stable and growing demand source, is on the cusp of significant change, which is likely to lead to major...
View ArticlePost COP21- What does the future hold for gas in Southeast Asia?
Today, Southeast Asia is again in front of great changes in its energy mix. To meet surging demand, the region must secure a reliable and affordable energy supply. It must also limit the environmental...
View ArticleDoes LNG have a long-term future in the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the world’s longest-established LNG exporters. But despite holding the world’s sixth largest gas reserves, LNG imports into the federation increased at an...
View ArticleUnderground Gas Storage in the World – Part 1: Current capacity
Highlights from the latest update of Cedigaz’ Worldwide UGS Database. No significant changes compared with 2015, except in Europe As of end 2016, there were 672 underground gas storage (UGS)...
View ArticleUnderground Gas Storage in the World – Part 2: Storage projects
Highlights from the latest update of Cedigaz’ Worldwide UGS Database. Only 25 bcm of working capacity is under construction The capacity currently under construction is limited. At worldwide level,...
View ArticleThe rise in coal prices: Beijing policy drives EU coal-to-gas switching
Despite a decline in global coal demand for the second consecutive year, international steam coal prices doubled in 2016. This massive rise may seem paradoxical; in fact, it responded to market...
View ArticleIndia’s vision to a gas-based economy Drivers and Challenges
Thanks to India’s rising economy and population, the country’s outlook for growth in energy demand is robust. The role of gas in the country’s energy mix, however, is hard to determine. Today, India’s...
View ArticleTen major trends in the European gas market (Part 1)
The EU gas and energy sector is in the midst of a profound transformation driven by decarbonisation, digitalisation and decentralisation. The latest report by Cedigaz analyses in ten key points the...
View ArticleTen major trends in the European gas market (Part 2)
The EU gas and energy sector is in the midst of a profound transformation driven by decarbonisation, digitalisation and decentralisation. The latest report by Cedigaz analyses in ten key points the...
View ArticleHow will LNG support Kuwait’s energy transition?
Kuwait is mostly known as one of the world’s largest oil producing nations and as a leading member of OPEC. But the country was also a pioneer in 2009 when it became the first in the MENA region to...
View ArticleSouth Korea’s phase-out of nuclear and coal: What does it mean for the LNG...
Shortly after his inauguration in May 2017, the new President of South Korea has unveiled a new energy policy that shifts away from nuclear and coal power and focuses on renewables and natural gas...
View ArticleAlgeria’s potential and challenges, striking the right balance
Algeria is facing a new crossroad as its political and socio-economic balance has become increasingly weakened by the consequences of the oil price collapse since 2014. Algeria is faced with stark...
View ArticleCatching Cold or Catching Fire? Current state and growth prospects for...
The small-scale LNG market is rapidly growing on both the supply and demand side. Forecasts of growth to 2030 of up to 100 mt are widely shared, and there is a significant chance growth could far...
View ArticleThe Future of Natural Gas in China and India – Critical Drivers and Challenges
Accelerated reforms and focused policies aimed at increasing the role of gas and renewables in the energy mix combine to improve the natural gas demand outlook of China and India. As natural gas in...
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