South Asian gas demand and imports are set to rise

Subject

South Asia's gas use outlook.

Significance

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is to assume much greater importance in the South Asian energy mix, aiding the control of greenhouse gas emissions growth, but creating new import dependencies.

Impacts

• The development of LNG import infrastructure will reduce the focus on regional pipelines.
• Improved gas supply will boost industry, power generation and gas use in transportation.
• South Asia’s gas imports will rise.