Eni executive warns of finely balanced global liquefied natural gas market in 2026 as supplies remain tight
Eni executive Cristian Signoretto warns that thin supply buffers and low inventories will leave the global LNG market finely balanced throughout the year 2026.
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Speaking on the sidelines of the LNG2026 conference, cristian signoretto, the director for global gas and LNG portfolio at , stated that the global liquefied natural gas market is expected to remain finely balanced throughout 2026. This outlook stems from thin global supply buffers, low European inventories, and a notable recovery in Asian demand. The current market conditions leave little room for tolerance against weather shocks this year.
According to cristian signoretto, the European Union currently maintains very low storage levels and will need to focus on refilling these reserves during the upcoming summer. He warned that any significant cold spell late this winter or a severe heat wave across Asia or Europe during the summer months could make it tricky for operators to pull gas for European storage requirements.
