Russia's Pivot to Asia: How China Plays a Big Role

You might be surprised to find out how a war in Europe has rippled effects across the globe, particularly in the world of natural gas. Russia, seeking new markets for its gas exports after its invasion of Ukraine, is trying to pivot towards Asia, especially China. But how successful will Russia be? Well, it mostly depends on China's next moves. Europe is also making some big changes, aiming to rely less on Russian gas by increasing their use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pushing for a quicker switch to low-carbon energy. This all adds up to a big shake-up in the global natural gas market.Let's think about the future for a moment. By 2040, Russia's gas exports could be down by a significant 31-47% compared to 2020 if they don't find new markets. But if they focus on Asia, that number could improve to a range of 13-38% decrease. It's like a game of chess, except the pieces on the board are countries and the moves are about energy. By combining energy geopolitics and some clever modeling, we can see how these political situations shape our energy future.