This strategic shift was not only a result of increased production but also the outcome of a complex interplay of factors. In recent years, the world has witnessed a fierce global race to secure control over the safest and most reliable energy sources, with natural gas at the forefront, becoming the most important fuel in the transition to clean energy. While traditional geopolitical energy maps have long been centered on the United States, Russia, and Australia as the dominant powers, the surprise of 2026 completely overturned the equation. The Middle East has emerged as the main player, supplying 26% of the world's natural gas needs, the highest level in modern history.
