17/03/2026 – LNG: Shell expects demand to grow 50% by 2040 – Read more news

GAS & POWER: In its latest report, Shell forecasts a 50% growth in demand for liquefied gas by 2040, expected to exceed 900 billion cubic meters. Growth is concentrated in Asia, with over 70% of global demand growth expected in the region. However, the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East could alter the scenario, according to the British multinational.

ITALY: ENI announced yesterday the discovery of gas and condensate fields in Libya with a total volume of 28 billion cubic meters. The proximity to existing production and extraction facilities should allow the field to be rapidly brought online. The gas will be destined for both the domestic market and exported to Italy.