LNG

Global climate finance commitments remain stuck at $100 billion annually – far below the $300 billion target. The widening finance gap and slow coordination on carbon policy translate into a growing role of LNG in Asia’s energy mix, particularly in emerging markets.

The European Parliament considers amending climate rules, bowing to pressure Qatar and the US. The world’s two top LNG exporters warn of an “existential threat” to key European industry if compliance costs, liability risks and supply-chain disruptions become excessive.