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Global gas consumption reaches record 4.3 trillion cubic meters in 2025 — Gazprom head
Alexey Miller said noted that new centers of economic growth, which will require more energy, will play a dominant role in shaping demand
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 23, 2026
Russia and Iran Drive Global Surge in Gas Flaring as Climate Goals Fall Behind
Global gas flaring rose to its highest level in six years in 2025, largely driven by increased activity in Russia and Iran, according to new World Bank data. The practice of burning off excess gas during oil production reached 167 billion cubic metres, wasting an estimated 54 billion dollars worth of energy and undermining international [] The post Russia and Iran Drive Global Surge in Gas Flaring as Climate Goals Fall Behind appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 7, 2026
UAE Crude Output Climbs Above 3.8 mmbbl/d in June After OPEC Exit
The UAE increased its crude oil production to more than 3.8 million barrels per day (mmbbl/d) in June, reaching its highest level since April 2020 after withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+ production quotas, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with production data. The increase marks an early indication of the UAE’s strategy to boost production [] The post UAE Crude Output Climbs Above 3.8 mmbbl/d in June After OPEC Exit first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Gas demand in Middle East to fall in 2026 for first time in 33 years — IEA
Gas demand in Middle Eastern countries could amount to 615 bln cubic meters in 2026
Tehran Times
· Jun 21, 2026
Target set for collecting 35mcm of flare gas to be achieved by end of 14th government
TEHRAN- Reza Khilaei, Director of Oil and Gas Production Supervision at the National Iranian Oil Company, in an interview with Shana, explaining the latest status of associated petroleum gas (flare gas) collection, announced: The amount of flare gas collection since the beginning of the fourteenth government's administration has increased from about 5 million cubic meters per day to over 9 million cubic meters, and it is predicted that with the implementation of approved plans, this figure will reach approximately 35 million cubic meters per day by the end of the government.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
Iranian Central Oil Fields Company eyes multiplying gas production
Iranian Central Oil Fields Company eyes multiplying gas production
RedState
· Jul 6, 2026
US Energy Revolution: Natural Gas Now Set to Lead Over Petroleum
US Energy Revolution: Natural Gas Now Set to Lead Over Petroleum
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Related coverage for "Global gas consumption reaches record 4.3 trillion cubic meters in 2025 — Gazprom head": Modern Diplomacy — Russia and Iran Drive Global Surge in Gas Flaring as Climate Goals Fall Behind. Egypt Oil & Gas — UAE Crude Output Climbs Above 3.8 mmbbl/d in June After OPEC Exit. TASS — Gas demand in Middle East to fall in 2026 for first time in 33 years — IEA. Tehran Times — Target set for collecting 35mcm of flare gas to be achieved by end of 14th government. Trend News Agency — Iranian Central Oil Fields Company eyes multiplying gas production. RedState — US Energy Revolution: Natural Gas Now Set to Lead Over Petroleum