Statement on the Escalating Conflict in the Middle East and Its Impact on the Global Energy Security

Following the recent attacks on the energy infrastructure in the Middle East, the Secretary General of the International Gas Union, Mr Menelaos (Mel) Ydreos, would like to make the following statement: 

“The International Gas Union remains deeply concerned about the targeting of energy infrastructure. This infrastructure is essential not only to public safety and security but, also, to regional and global economic activity.

Continued investments in energy infrastructure and diversity of energy supply are critically needed to mitigate market shocks."