October 2017, Vol. 244, No. 10
Features
Midyear International Report: Pipeline Construction & Market Trends
PG&J’s annual Midyear International Report began with a review of key trends driving natural gas development and pipeline construction, noting a growing consensus that the industry is on firmer footing now than in the previous two years. It concludes with a continuation of regional coverage, following Part 1 updates on the Africa and Asia Pacific markets. Western Europe & EU Countries Energy consumption has plateaued in Europe, but natural gas is taking a growing share of the mix, sparking political conflict and a predicted showdown between Russian pipeline gas and U.S. LNG imports. Demand for natural gas grew 6.1% in 2016 – leading all regions and substantially outpacing the 1.6%

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