Russia will maintain a significant role in the gas market for a long time - the head of the GECF The global demand for natural gas will grow by 31% over 30 years, said Philip Shalabli, head of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries. The share of this type of fuel in the energy balance will increase from 23% to 26%. After RES, gas will have the highest growth rates. This is due to the fact that the gas is cleaner than other hydrocarbons and under normal conditions is quite accessible. It also supports the energy transition and climate change mitigation. That's why companies will continue to invest, Shalbila says. At the same time, investments will become more selective and strategic as the market has gone through 3 crises in 6 years. "Russia will remain a significant and very significant player in the gas market due to the scale of its gas industry. Russia has resources, good geographical location, means, technologies and capabilities to produce and supply gas to the market. I have no doubt that Russia will remain both a major country for gas production and a major supplier of natural gas for a long time," said the head of the GECF.