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European energy policy and the impact on gas

The policies shaping European energy markets will determine future gas demand growth. What happens with policies and gas demand in Europe’s three largest gas markets will drive changes in the region The policies shaping European energy markets will determine future gas demand growth. What happens with policies and gas demand in Europe’s three largest gas markets will drive changes in the region.
By Catriona Scott 30 January 2018 0 29324
EU power generation policies are likely to shape the development of the region's three largest gas markets.

Gas markets in Europe are facing the prospect of major change. The policies that will dictate demand are being tested by new technologies and changing economics. In this Research Note we look at Germany, the UK and Italy - the three largest gas markets in Europe - and examine how power generation policies are likely to shape the development of their gas markets through the mid- and long-term.

The combined gas demand from the three countries was roughly 250 billion cubic metres in 2017, accounting for...