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Gas & LNG in Asia: the next 10 years

Our latest view on key dynamics of Asia's gas markets over the next decade

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Kai Dong

Principal Consultant, APAC Gas & LNG Research

Kai focuses on China's gas market, covering market fundamentals, gas supply/demand balance and regional market analysis

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Sharon Feng

Managing Consultant, China Power Market

Sharon leads Wood Mackenzie's research coverage for China power and renewables.

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Jingxiao Du

Managing consultant, Asia Pacific Gas & LNG Research

Jingxiao focuses on Northeast Asia gas and LNG market analysis.

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Miaoru Huang

Research Director, Asia Pacific Gas and LNG

Miaoru leads our Northeast Asia gas research.

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Economic expansion, urbanisation and population increases have already made Asia the key driver of global gas market growth over the past decade. So, what can be expected over the next ten years, and what investment opportunities will be created as a result? 

We recently published a new 10-year investment horizon outlook for global gas based on insight from our Lens Gas & LNG data analytics solution and a country-specific outlook for China. Fill out the form to access a PDF with key insights from these reports, or read a sample below. 

Global LNG prices will move lower on a wave of new supply 

With limited growth in domestic production  and a significant proportion of supply coming from imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), global LNG prices will be an important factor in Asian markets. Softening prices supported increased LNG demand in South and Southeast Asia in 2024, along with a return to LNG contracting in India. However, limited supply, amplified by geopolitical tensions, mean that prices will remain volatile in the short term.  

Looking ahead, a wave of new supply will bring about a structural change in the global LNG market from 2026. However, risks to supply growth mean we have upgraded our expectations for average LNG prices somewhat through to 2034.  

In China, a growing uncontracted demand gap in the market after 2026 will create additional opportunities for LNG sellers. Meanwhile, in Northeast Asia, despite flat overall demand, uncontracted demand will expand over time.  

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  • The explosive growth of emerging Asian gas and LNG markets. 
  • How infrastructure development and market reforms are driving strong expansion in China. 

This complimentary PDF also features a detailed chart on surging emerging Asian markets.