Natural gas trade worldwide stood at 810 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2022, with most of it being transported as liquefied natural gas (LNG). As global LNG trade is projected to grow over the next decade, transportation of natural gas via pipelines is expected to decrease. For instance, under a net-zero emissions (NZE) by 2050 scenario, pipeline gas trade would drop to 220 bcm in 2030. The same scenario would also see production of conventional and unconventional natural gas decrease when compared to 2022 levels.
Trade volume of natural gas worldwide in 2022, with a forecast for 2030, by scenario and mode of transportation
(in billion cubic meters)
STEPS: Stated Policies Scenario
APS: Announced Pledges Scenario
NZE: Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario
More information about the IEA's scenarios can be found here.
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