Shell Sees Global LNG Demand Surging 65% By 2050 Despite a War-Driven Slowdown in 2026. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

Shell projects global LNG demand will grow 65% by 2050, though a war-driven closure of the Strait of Hormuz will cause demand to flatten in 2026 before resuming growth in 2027. Major energy companies including Shell, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips are investing in new LNG capacity to meet projected demand, particularly from Asian markets.