Shell: Global LNG demand projected to rise 65% by 2050

Jack Burke Senior Editor, Compressor Tech2

June 30, 2026

Report projects approximately 180 million metric tons per year of new liquefaction capacity will enter service by 2030

Global demand for liquefied natural gas is expected to increase by about 65% by 2050, reaching nearly 700 million metric tons annually, according to Shell’s LNG Outlook 2026. The company said growing demand for energy security, lower-emission fuels and flexible power generation will continue to drive investment in LNG infrastructure…

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