Gastech 2026: Countries likely to boost energy storage after Middle East disruptions, says analyst

Countries are likely to invest in more oil and liquefied natural gas storage to protect against future supply disruptions, according to Simon Flowers, chairman and chief analyst at Wood Mackenzie, a global energy research and consultancy firm. Speaking to CNA’s Roland Lim at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Flowers says buyers are also likely to seek more diverse sources of gas after the Middle East conflict exposed vulnerabilities in global energy supplies. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia