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This is the Natural Gas narrative, driven by 93 sources in Foreign Malign Influencers, amplifying 357 narrative items.
This brief highlights the increasing developments in natural gas production and consumption across various countries, including China, the Philippines, Iraq, India, Japan, Pakistan, Russia, and the United States. These developments range from capacity additions to supply assurances and investments in infrastructure. The global focus on natural gas reflects efforts to meet growing energy demands while also navigating challenges such as depleting reserves and the transition to cleaner energy sources.
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Transition to Green Energy
The focus is on transitioning to green energy by utilizing electricity from renewable sources for green hydrogen production instead of feeding it into the grid.
Gas Transit Deal
Russian energy giant Gazprom to transit gas through Ukraine until 2024, but the European Union has no intention of extending the current gas transit contract with Russia.
Russian LNG Supply Surge
Despite a 20% drop in gas demand in Europe, supplies of Russian LNG to the continent surged by 11% from 2021 to 2023, with notable increases in Belgium and Spain.
Reliance on Iranian Gas for Electricity
Iraq, facing electricity shortages from war and mismanagement, heavily depends on imported Iranian gas to meet its electricity needs as its aging grid struggles to keep up with demand.
Reaffirmation of Commitment to Project
Pakistan asserts its sovereign decision to proceed with the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project, emphasizing no room for external interference, amid US sanctions on Iran.
US disrupts Russia-EU relationship by damaging Nord Stream pipelines
US takes radical measures to disrupt Russia-EU relationship by damaging Nord Stream pipelines
TASS
8% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
ZeroHedge
7% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
BusinessWorld
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
RT English
4% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
South China Morning Post
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Global Research
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Bangkok Post
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Iran International
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Shafaq News
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Al-Mayadeen (English)
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.

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CGTN Official
news.cgtn.com
China's Tarim Oilfield adds capacity of 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas in ultra-deep layer
China's Tarim Oilfield adds capacity of 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas in ultra-deep layer. 14 wells put into operation to provide over one billion cubic metres of gas for Chinas West-to-East gas pipelines.
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Asia News Network (ANN)
asianews.network
Philippines at crossroads between liquefied natural gas dependence and clean energy
Philippines at crossroads between liquefied natural gas dependence and clean energy. Waning reserves of the Malampaya gas field forecast to run dry by 2027, with supply expected to be depleted starting in 2024. With ambitious targets for renewable energy on the horizon, the present reality steers the country toward an increased dependence on imported LNG. A diversified mix of renewable sources is poised to overhaul the current energy landscape.
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Shafaq News
shafaq.com
Iraq's natural gas production poised for significant surge by 2050 - Shafaq News
Iraq's natural gas production poised for significant surge by 2050. Gas production has doubled in Iraq to 15 billion cubic meters in 2022, according to a GECF report. Iraq ranked as the world's third-largest gas-flaring country by the conclusion of 2022, following Russia and Iran.
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Geopolitics & Empire
ft.com
AI revolution will be boon for natural gas, say fossil fuel bosses
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The Northlines
thenorthlines.com
India's Dependence on Imported Natural Gas Increases to 46% from April to February
India's dependence on imported natural gas has grown notably in the first 11 months of the current fiscal as consumption picked up amid relatively lower prices. India's natural gas consumption, and consequently imports, had been on a growth trajectory till FY20. The government's push to increase the share of the fuel in the country's primary energy mix to 15% by 2030 from a little over 6%.
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The Japan News
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
Japanese Consortium to Invest $370 Mln in I Squared Capital’s India Natural Gas Platform
Japanese consortium will invest $370 million to acquire a minority stake in a platform that invests in companies developing city gas distribution networks in India. The consortium of Osaka Gas, Sumitomo Corp and a Japanese government-private investment fund, will invest in Indian companies that develop and operate natural gas infrastructure.
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Tasnim News Agency
tn.ai
Pakistan Emphasizes Importing Natural Gas from Iran despite US Sanctions - Economy news - Tasnim News Agency
Pakistan does not need a sanctions waiver to construct a pipeline for importing natural gas from Iran. Defense minister Khawaja Asif underlined that his country has the legal right to benefit from the economic deal with Iran. The United States threatened Pakistan with economic sanctions over the gas project inked between Tehran and Islamabad.
Amplifiers:
Tasnim News Agency
tasnimnews.com
Pakistan Emphasizes Importing Natural Gas from Iran despite US Sanctions - Economy news - Tasnim News Agency
Pakistan does not need a sanctions waiver to construct a pipeline for importing natural gas from Iran. Defense minister Khawaja Asif underlined that his country has the legal right to benefit from the economic deal with Iran. The United States threatened Pakistan with economic sanctions over the gas project inked between Tehran and Islamabad.
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TASS
tass.com
Natural gas motor fuel consumption in Russia to rise 4-6-fold by 2035 — energy ministry
Natural gas motor fuel consumption in Russia to rise 4-6-fold by 2035 - energy ministry. Half of growth will be backed by liquefied natural gas (LNG), while the rest will be ensured by compressed natural gas. The loading of filling stations with CNG is at a low level, Pavel Sorokin noted.