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BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

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However, the resulting low gas prices, as well as clean air and climate policies, will promote further switching to gas from other more polluting energy sources, such as oil and coal. Ample natural gas resources exist to support demand growth, but greater gas infrastructure development is needed to support growth in the medium term.

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Europe/US team: transitioning to a low-carbon world will create new rivalries, winners and losers

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So far, the policy focus has been on empowering the early winners of an unfolding renewable-energy race. Nigeria or Algeria cannot do the same for their oil industry. This scenario assumes a full global consensus for action on climate change. The result is a win–win for climate and security. —Goldthau et al.

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Europe moves forward on the Energy Union; transport key element

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The European Commission has adopted the European Energy Union package —a framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward-looking climate change policy. The right infrastructure is a precondition for completing the energy market, integrating renewables and security of supply. —Energy Union Framework Document.