The world’s hunger for natural gas is outpacing supply, creating a persistent energy crunch with widespread effects. Despite over $200 billion invested in liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, new supplies are not materializing fast enough to meet market needs. Several factors contribute to this imbalance. Project delays plague LNG export facilities from Texas to Mozambique. […]
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