Research Paper

Future Energy Landscape - Global Energy Agenda - The Current Middle East Crisis and the Global LNG Supply-Demand Outlook

Author	Takafumi Yanagisawa
Summary	The attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran on February 28, subsequent Iranian attacks on neighboring Gulf countries, and the continuing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have significantly impacted the global...
Outline	Considering the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz constraining LNG exports from Qatar and the UAE, and the damage to Qatar's LNG facilities by Iranian attacks, it is difficult to imagine swift stabilization of the global LNG market, whether the blockade will continue or be lifted. Furthermore, the possible impact of the EU's policy to phase out Russian LNG and the Australian domestic gas reserve scheme on the market should also be closely watched. In the current Middle East situation, the LNG shortage has already become apparent, especially in South Asia. Closer dialogue and strengthened cooperation between LNG exporting and importing countries are required for the stabilization of the market.
Keyword	Sakiyomi, LNG、The Strait of Hormuz、The Middle East Crisis、 supply and demand、market、outlook
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