Outlook for the world gas market

Driven by an economic growth of 3.2%, world energy demand could grow by about 1.7%/year by 2030, according to the IEA (WEO 2004), representing a global increase of almost 60% over 2002. Fossil fuels which meet more than 80% of world primary energy needs, will continue to play a major role, as they are abundant and well adapted to various uses. Already underway for more than a decade, energy diversification in favour of gas will continue, stimulated by the need for using more environment-friendly sources of energy. (author)