Wood Mackenzie: Falling fertility rates threaten long-term energy demand as global population could peak at 8.9 billion by 2053

The article warns that accelerating global fertility declines are a material risk to long-term energy demand projections. While this is a potentially important medium-to-long-term demand headwind, no specific demand figures, time horizon, or market reaction details are provided.

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The article warns that accelerating global fertility declines are a material risk to long-term energy demand projections. While this is a potentially important medium-to-long-term demand headwind, no specific demand figures, time horizon, or market reaction details are provided.