Global gas consumption is expected to grow by over 40% over the next 20 years primarily in countries in Asia and the Middle East.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says it will increase from the current 340bn cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to 485 Bcf/d by 2040.

China will account for more than a quarter of all global natural gas consumption growth between 2015 and 2040, the government agency adds.