Last year, global natural gas supply increased by 52 billion cubic meters compared to the previous year, reaching 4 trillion 147 billion cubic meters. This figure is a historical maximum.
elchi reports that this is stated in the “Global Gas Report 2026” prepared by the International Gas Union (IGU) and the Italian company “Snam”.
It is reported that gas supply in North America increased by 54 billion cubic meters during the year. The growth in the Middle East was 11 billion cubic meters, in Asia 6 billion cubic meters, and in South America 2 billion cubic meters.
Furthermore, global natural gas demand, which reached a record high last year, is projected to decrease by 7 billion cubic meters in 2026. This decline is attributed to the Strait of Hormuz crisis that occurred in the first half of the current year. It is noted that these processes have led to a decrease in natural gas demand, especially in price-sensitive markets such as developing Asia and Africa.