Our Scans · (LF.12) Responsible Consumption and Production · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

• [New] Demand destruction has already begun in gas markets, while fertilizer shortages will impact food production and prices for much of the rest of the year and beyond. financialpost
• [New] Downside risks persist: a slowdown in the US economy could sharply impact remittances, which account for nearly 20% of GDP and are vital for household consumption. Allianz Trade Corporate
• [New] Guatemala's economic growth is projected to remain steady at +4% in 2026 and +3.8% in 2027, underpinned by resilient domestic consumption, robust remittance inflows and stable export performance. Allianz Trade Corporate
• [New] In parts of South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, the number of days too hot to work could rise to 250 per year - putting millions of agricultural workers at risk and undermining food production. UN News
• [New] In the United States, there is a bipartisan consensus on the need to reduce defence and economic vulnerabilities arising from the concentration of semiconductor production in East Asia. Atlantic Council
• [New] Rice production is expected to decline, with output projected at 11.1 million tonnes - 12.9% lower than the previous season. All About Feed
• [New] A recent umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses suggested an association of UPFs with obesity, and ecological studies in sub-Saharan Africa suggest that taxes on UPFs could curb consumption and reduce obesity. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Animal feed production in Brazil is projected to reach 97.3 million tonnes in 2026, up 3.3% from the previous year. All About Feed
• [New] In the laying hen segment, feed consumption is expected to reach 7.73 million tonnes in 2026, compared to 7.43 million tonnes the previous year. All About Feed
• [New] Feed production is expected to reach 8.23 million tonnes in 2026, compared to 7.76 million tonnes the previous year. All About Feed
• [New] SLB will deploy the Avocet production operations software platform to collect, analyze and securely store production data, including a mobile interface to enable real-time volumetric tracking and production optimization across the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Despite improved peak-day supply expectations, gas production from legacy fields in southern states is forecast to decline by 46% over the next five years. Ashurst
• [New] In February of 2026, Italy introduced a surcharge on the regional tax on production activities (IRAP) for energy companies that would apply from 2026 to 2027. Tax Foundation
• [New] The first three vessels will be built in Japan, but production of the next eight frigates will shift to the Henderson shipyard in Perth, Western Australia, where they will be constructed by Australian firm Austal. Islands Business
• [New] Maximizing the use of reclaimed refrigerant for servicing needs offers substantial climate benefits, with the potential to avoid emissions from venting and from displacing virgin refrigerant production over the coming decades. RMI
• [New] In recent years, the China + 1 strategy, prompted by US tariffs, has made Vietnam a relocation destination for Chinese manufacturers seeking to diversify their production and mitigate trade risks. phnompenhpost.com
• [New] Reactivating decommissioned plants, refurbishing older installations with modern turbine technology and unlocking the potential of micro and hidden hydropower solutions can rapidly increase Europe's renewable electricity production and system services. EREF
• [New] Adobe will leverage NVIDIA's Agent Toolkit to build agentic AI workflows for marketing and production speed. RISKINFO
• [New] We expect pipeline imports from Canada to decrease to 8.0 Bcf/d in 2027 as two LNG facilities with a combined capacity of 2.1 Bcf/d along the west coast of Canada ramp up over the next few years, and Northeast U.S. natural gas demand is supplied by production growth in the Appalachia region. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] The Energia Costa Azul LNG terminal and the second phase of Fast LNG Altamira Floating LNG production vessel will have a combined 0.6 Bcf/d of export capacity and are expected to come online in 2026 and 2027, respectively. / USA EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Consumption resilience in March is an encouraging forward indicator, but external risks including Middle East conflict and regional demand softness remain live variables. SSI
• [New] U.S. natural gas production is forecasted to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027 thanks to President Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda. U.S. Department of the Interior

Last updated: 27 April 2026