I don't think 2050 is that “long term” away in terms of how fast energy systems change. Canada has increased its electricity supply domestically by 9% between 2005 and 2022. Some of these countries, as I mentioned, are just trying to get their societies electrified, period, let alone electrifying sectors that have never been electrified and maintaining affordability of energy, etc.
I don't think 2050 is the timeline for natural gas to not be needed. It's still going to be critically important, including for the integration of renewables.