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International Energy Agency predicts boom for natural gas

IEA forecasts a golden age for natural gas, The Financial Express,13 June 11The International Energy Agency (IEA) has forecast that natural gas will play an increasingly important role in meeting global energy consumption in the years to 2035 because of its easy availability and also due to its effectiveness in fighting global warming. Natural gas is an attractive option for countries like India where energy consumption is growing fast, according to the IEA. However, the big question is if India is prepared to switch over to the clean fuel on a large scale.“Gas is a particularly attractive fuel for regions such as China, India and the Middle East,” the IEA says in its report ‘World Energy Outlook 2011’ released recently. ….. IEA forecasts a golden age for natural gas

June 13, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, ENERGY