Global Flaring Rises Three Years in a Row, Undermining Energy Security
June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
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Global Flaring Rises Three Years in a Row, Undermining Energy Security
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Secure Access to Energy is Fundamental to Economic Growth and Job Creation
Washington, D.C., June 23 -Global gas flaring rose for the third consecutive year, surging to 167 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025 and wasting an estimated $54 billion worth of gas. As many countries, espe . . .
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Global Flaring Rises Three Years in a Row, Undermining Energy Security
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Secure Access to Energy is Fundamental to Economic Growth and Job Creation
Washington, D.C., June 23 -Global gas flaring rose for the third consecutive year, surging to 167 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025 and wasting an estimated $54 billion worth of gas. As many countries, espe . . .