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The report highlights that China, India, Russia, Australia, the U.S., and Brazil are leading this expansion despite IEA warnings that gas usage must peak soon to align with the 1.5°C net-zero scenario. While some financial institutions and 39 countries have committed to ending public finance for fossil fuels by 2022, the gas industry continues to push for massive infrastructure growth, often justified by the potential for future hydrogen upcycling.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000233#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There are 193,400 km of gas pipelines globally in either construction (70,900 km) or pre-construction development (122,500 km), with an estimated total capital expenditure of US$485.8 billion.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000233#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"China is the global leader in gas pipeline development, with 56,100 km of pipelines in construction or proposed, creating a stranded asset risk of US$89.1 billion. This growth is driven by the conglomerate PipeChina and the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000233#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"India ranks second globally in development with 18,400 km of pipelines in construction or proposed, representing a US$14.7 billion stranded asset risk. The government aims to increase the gas fraction of the energy mix to 15% by 2030 through the \"one nation, one gas grid\" plan.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000233#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Russia's pipeline expansion, totaling 13,300 km in construction or proposed, carries a stranded asset risk of US$55.8 billion. Efforts are focused on increasing exports to European and Asia-Pacific markets, including the Power of Siberia and Nord Stream 2 projects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000233#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Australia has 12,800 km of pipelines in construction or proposed, with a stranded asset risk of US$18.6 billion. This is part of a \"gas-fired recovery\" and the 2021 National Gas Infrastructure Plan (NGIP), which prioritizes production in the Otway, Bass, and Gippsland Basins.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000233#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the United States, 9,300 km of pipelines are in development at a cost of US$47.6 billion, concentrated in Appalachia and the Gulf Coast. The buildout of Gulf Coast infrastructure for LNG exports has contributed to domestic gas shortages and higher prices.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000233#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Brazil's gas pipeline development, totaling 8,100 km in construction or proposed, represents a US$22.2 billion stranded asset risk. 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The document highlights the role of public financing from institutions like the Export-Import Bank of China and the Asian Development Bank in sustaining this growth, while urging a shift toward clean energy portfolios.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Asia has plans to invest US$379 billion in new gas infrastructure, comprising US$189 billion for gas-fired power plants, US$54 billion for pipelines, and US$136 billion for LNG import and export terminals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The proposed 320 GW of gas-fired power plants in Asia would nearly double the region's gas energy capacity and increase global gas power capacity by one-fifth.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Asia is the primary driver of the global LNG industry's expansion, with plans for 452 mtpa of new import terminal capacity, representing 70% of the global capacity currently under development.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The total lifecycle emissions from the proposed gas pipelines and terminals in Asia are estimated at 117 Gt CO2-eq, which is one-quarter of the global carbon budget needed to maintain a 50% chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"China leads planned gas investments in the region with US$131 billion, followed by significant proposed investments in Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Bangladesh.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gas infrastructure is increasingly viewed as a financial risk due to the rapid decline in renewable energy costs, which have dropped by over 90% since 2009, potentially turning these projects into stranded assets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public financial institutions provided US$22.4 billion for gas projects in Asia between 2014 and 2018, with the Export-Import Bank of China, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and Asian Development Bank (ADB) as the top funders.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Renewable energy is presented as a more viable alternative for Asia, as countries like China, India, Vietnam, and Thailand possess solar and wind resources 10 to 100 times greater than their total energy needs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000230#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["natural gas","liquefied natural gas","gas-fired power station","carbon budget","methane emissions","stranded asset","renewable energy","photovoltaics","wind power","climate finance","Net-zero emissions","Paris Agreement"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","Vietnam","Indonesia","India","Thailand","Bangladesh","South Korea","Philippines","Japan","Myanmar","Taiwan","Pakistan","United States","Europe","Russia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["infrastructure assessment","economic risk analysis","emissions modeling"]},{"id":"gem-000235","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/gem-000235","title":"Nervous Money","publisher":{"name":"Global Energy Monitor","organization":"global-energy-monitor"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021-06","source_url":"https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/GEM_LNGTerminals2021_r7_11.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report highlights a significant downturn in the LNG sector, characterized by widespread final investment decision (FID) delays, cost overruns, and a shift in perception of LNG from a climate solution to a climate problem. While import capacity continues to expand rapidly, particularly in Asia and Brazil, export projects—especially in North America—are struggling with financing and competition from lower-cost producers in Qatar and Russia.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000235#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant portion of global LNG export capacity is facing serious disruptions or delays in reaching final investment decisions (FID). As of May 2021, at least 21 export terminals, representing 265 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) or 38% of the 700 MTPA of export capacity under development worldwide, report FID delays or other disruptions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000235#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"North America is the most affected region regarding export project instability, accounting for 64% of global export capacity in construction or pre-construction and 18 of the 26 projects reporting financing difficulties, including 10 of 18 terminals reporting FID delays.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000235#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The perception of LNG has shifted from being a transition fuel to a climate liability, driven by methane leakage and net-zero scenarios. The IEA's 2021 Net Zero by 2050 scenario suggests that inter-regional LNG trade would need to decline from 310 million tonnes in 2020 to approximately 118 million tonnes by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000235#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global LNG import capacity is expanding rapidly, with enough projects in construction or pre-construction to increase capacity by 70%. Asia leads this growth, with 70.3% of global regasification capacity in construction or pre-construction, specifically led by China (32%), India (10.6%), and Thailand (7.1%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000235#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Brazil has become a significant hotspot for LNG import infrastructure following the March 2021 New Gas Law, which ended the monopoly of the state-owned firm Petrobras. There are 13 regasification projects under development in Brazil, 91% of which (37.8 MTPA) are floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000235#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Mozambique LNG Terminal, a US$20 billion project, declared force majeure on April 26, 2021, following an insurgent attack on the town of Palma, illustrating the vulnerability of massive capital projects to political instability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000235#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"High-cost LNG developers, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, face existential threats from lower-cost producers in Qatar and the Russian Arctic, as well as the declining cost of renewable energy alternatives, which are projected to fall by 45% to 55% between 2019 and 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000235#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["liquefied natural gas","methane emissions","carbon neutrality","energy security","renewable energy","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["North America","People's Republic of China","India","Thailand","Brazil","Mozambique","Qatar","Russia","United States","Canada","Mexico"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["infrastructure assessment","financial risk analysis","market trend analysis"]},{"id":"gem-000212","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/gem-000212","title":"EUROPE GAS TRACKER REPORT 2021","publisher":{"name":"Global Energy Monitor","organization":"global-energy-monitor"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021-04","source_url":"https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/GEM-Europe-Gas-Tracker-Report-2021_11.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that the EU is planning a 35% increase in gas import capacity through pipelines and LNG terminals, costing an estimated €87 billion. This expansion is argued to be unnecessary for security of supply and contradictory to the EU's climate goals, creating a significant risk of stranded assets and emissions lock-in. While public financing from the EIB and EU grants has historically catalyzed these projects, the report notes a shift toward phasing out such support, though private finance and initiatives like the Three Seas Initiative continue to pose risks of further fossil gas entrenchment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000212#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Building all gas infrastructure currently in construction or pre-construction phases would increase the EU's net gas import capacity by 222 billion cubic meters per year (bcm/y), representing a 35% increase.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000212#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The total estimated cost for future gas infrastructure in the EU is €87 billion, consisting of €21 billion for projects under construction and €66 billion for proposed projects. This investment creates an €87 billion stranded asset risk and threatens to lock in emissions beyond 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000212#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The expansion of gas import capacity is deemed unnecessary for security of supply. A 2020 Artelys analysis concluded that existing infrastructure is sufficient to meet various demand scenarios, even during extreme supply disruptions lasting a year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000212#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public financing has been a critical catalyst for gas projects, with identified public funding exceeding private funding by a ratio of approximately 2:1. However, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is phasing out investment in gas infrastructure, and revisions to the TEN-E regulation are expected to end support for gas investments.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000212#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To meet the target of reducing emissions by 55% by 2030, fossil gas consumption in the EU would need to decline by 36% from 2020 to 2030, requiring an immediate annual decline rate of more than 4%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000212#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Alternative methane sources, such as biogas and synthetic methane, are not expected to fully replace fossil gas. Projections suggest they would replace at most one-quarter of current fossil gas use by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000212#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Since early 2020, gas infrastructure projects worth €5.1 billion have been cancelled or shelved, and another €24.8 billion worth of projects have been delayed due to factors including economic uncertainty, environmental assessments, and U.S. sanctions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000212#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["natural gas","Net-zero emissions","stranded asset","climate finance","biogas","hydrogen","carbon capture and storage","greenhouse gas emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Germany","Russia","Croatia","Poland","Norway","Romania","Georgia","Greece","Israel","Cyprus","Italy","Algeria","Nigeria","Spain","Morocco"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["infrastructure assessment","financial analysis","policy alignment review"]},{"id":"cdkn-000407","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-000407","title":"PROMOTING NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORT IN NAIROBI","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021","source_url":"https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/CDKN%20NMT%20Report_updated%20to%20add%20citation%20Jan%202022.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The study finds that nearly 50% of daily trips in Nairobi are made via non-motorized transport (NMT), yet these users account for 66.3% of traffic fatalities. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable, with a high concentration of deaths among males aged 20-44. Infrastructure is severely lacking, characterized by narrow or non-existent footpaths, poor lighting, and a lack of protected cycle lanes, particularly in low-income eastern districts. The report recommends expanding NMT networks, enhancing road safety enforcement, and improving street lighting and drainage to create a more inclusive and sustainable transport system.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000407#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Non-motorized transport (NMT) is the most popular mode of travel in Nairobi, with 2.27 million walking trips and 55,000 cycling trips occurring daily, representing 48.2% of all daily trips.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000407#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"NMT users are disproportionately affected by road fatalities, accounting for 66.3% of all traffic deaths in Nairobi. 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This growth is heavily concentrated in North America, where the U.S. and Canada account for 74% of proposed new export capacity. The authors argue that this expansion risks creating stranded assets as renewable energy costs fall and that the lifecycle greenhouse gas impact of these projects is comparable to, or exceeds, that of new coal-fired power plants. Consequently, the report calls for a moratorium on new LNG construction to align with IPCC targets requiring gas use to decline by 2030 and 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000242#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The natural gas industry is attempting to transition from regional markets to an integrated global system through a massive increase in LNG vessels, floating offshore terminals, and portside infrastructure. 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