Natural gas
Natural gas supplies 22% of the energy used worldwide, and makes up nearly a quarter of electricity generation, as well as playing a crucial role as a feedstock for industry. Natural gas is a versatile fuel and its growth is linked in part to its environmental benefits relative to other fossil fuels, particularly for air quality as well as greenhouse gas emissions.
Industry Power generation Buildings & Other sectors China 55 35 76 Middle East 23 35 12 Other Asia Pacific 30 15 6 United States 18 10 11 India 18 6 4 Africa 8 13 6 Other North America 12 10 1 Central and South America 5 2 5 Other Eurasia 5 5 1 Europe 1 6 -6 Russia 4 -6 -13 Japan 1 -24 3
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Source: Market Report Series: Gas 2019
The natural gas market is becoming more globalized, driven by the availability of shale gas and the rising supplies of liquefied natural gas. As gas trade increases, so do the concerns about natural gas security, as a demand or supply shock in one region may now have repercussions in others.
Our work on Natural gas
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Market Report Series: Gas 2019
Explores changes underway for gas supply and demand, and other trends that are set to determine the evolution of the market over the next five years -
Global Gas Security Review 2018
In-depth analysis of recent security-related issues and lessons learned -
IEA Unconventional Gas Forum
The objective of this forum is to enable governments around the globe to share insights, alongside input from industry and other key stakeholders, on operational best practices and regulatory action -
Natural Gas Statistics
Free monthly data as well as paid monthly and annual data services on natural gas production, consumption, imports and exports including detailed end-use data for OECD countries -
Key Natural Gas Trends
This overview from Natural Gas Information 2017 contains a summary of the most recent key trends in natural gas production, import prices, imports and demand up to 2015, with provisional data for 2016 -
The Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) on gas & oil technologies aims to catalyse innovation across oil and gas technologies and to provide collaborative opportunities for enhancing national capabilities within both onshore and offshore activities
Recent reports
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Gas 2019
Trends, analysis and demand-growth forecast through 2024 -
Global Gas Security Review 2018
Meeting Challenges in a Fast Changing Market -
WEO-2017 Special Report: Outlook Natural Gas
Examines how the rise of shale gas and LNG are changing the global gas market
News
- IEA holds workshop on gas transmission and distribution services in Brazil
29 October 2019 - IEA releases new edition of global historical data series for all fuels, all sectors and energy balances
24 September 2019 - The US shale revolution has reshaped the energy landscape at home and abroad, according to latest IEA policy review
13 September 2019
Events & workshops
Dec12
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Nov15
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Oct11
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Sep12
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Aug9
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Jul12
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Jul12
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Apr11
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Mar26
PublicationGlobal Energy & CO2 Status ReportOnline
Mar15
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Feb13
StatisticsStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Jan18
ReleaseStatistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural Gas and Prices Online
Dec13
StatisticsRelease of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural gas, Prices Online
Nov14
StatisticsRelease of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural gas, Prices Online
Oct12
StatisticsRelease of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural gas, Prices Online
Oct5
PublicationThe Future of PetrochemicalsOnline
Sep13
StatisticsRelease of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural gas, Prices Online
Aug27
Statistics: Natural Gas Information 2018 Paris, France
Aug10
Statistics: Release of Monthly statistics Oil, Natural gas, Prices Paris, France
Jul27
Statistics: Natural Gas Information 2018 OverviewParis, France
Jun25
Publication: Gas 2018Washington D.C., United States