Australia poised to benefit from global energy constraints

Australian Resources Minster Matt Canavan on Thursday said that the latest World Energy Outlook had reinforced opportunities for Australia to strengthen its role as a growing, reliable and competitive supplier of high quality coal and gas to Asia, including the fast-growing Indian economy.

The World Energy Outlook 2019, released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), has estimated that under the Current Policies Scenario, global energy demand will rise by 1.3% a year to 2040, resulting in strains across all aspects of energy markets and a continued strong upward march in energy-related emissions.