Natural gas represents nearly one-quarter of global energy consumption, but growing concerns over CO2 emissions, methane leaks, and high and unstable costs are clouding the outlook for the fuel. Spiking global gas prices have created new headwinds for demand growth, while the falling cost of renewables is boosting competitive pressures on the fuel. IEEFA examines the finances of the global gas industry, from upstream gas producers, to midstream pipeline and LNG facilities, to the ultimate sources of demand, including power plants and the petrochemical industry.