Iran, Israel War: The world is on its way to a 'doomsday gas crisis scenario'
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The energy sector, particularly natural gas, is facing a severe supply shock due to geopolitical events. This will lead to increased input costs for many Indian industries and power generators, while potentially boosting domestic energy production and accelerating the shift to renewables.
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Key Evidence
- •Iranian strikes shut Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub.
- •Approximately 17% of global LNG supply is now offline.
- •Repairs are likely to take years.
- •Prices are surging and shortages are spreading across Asia.
- •Risks include industrial slowdown, power crises, and a prolonged global gas crunch.
Affected Stocks
City gas distributor, higher input gas costs will impact profitability unless fully passed on to consumers.
City gas distributor, higher input gas costs will impact profitability unless fully passed on to consumers.
Operates LNG import terminals; while demand for regasification might increase, the overall higher cost of LNG could reduce import volumes or impact margins if not passed on.
Domestic oil and gas producer, higher global gas prices could lead to better realizations for its domestic gas production.
Operates gas-based power plants, higher gas prices will increase fuel costs.
Operates gas-based power plants, higher gas prices will increase fuel costs.
Renewable energy solutions provider, higher fossil fuel prices make renewable energy more competitive and attractive, potentially boosting demand.
Diversified power company with gas-based plants (negative) but also significant renewable energy capacity (positive).
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