Southeast Asia Builds Gas Plants Despite LNG Shock

Global Energy Monitor reports Southeast Asia is adding 100 GW of gas-fired power and 70 GW of LNG import capacity, risking deeper exposure to price volatility. This expansion continues despite gas price inflation caused by the Middle East war and the Hormuz LNG shock. Such persistent energy demand and geopolitical risk could sustain global inflation pressures, potentially supporting gold as a hedge and influencing USD/PKR stability.

بحوالہ / Source: oilprice.com