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Natural Gas - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 493 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 338396

Global Natural Gas Market to Reach 5.1 Trillion Cubic Meters by 2030

The global market for Natural Gas estimated at 3.9 Trillion Cubic Meters in the year 2023, is projected to reach 5.1 Trillion Cubic Meters by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Industrial Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 4.7% CAGR and reach 1.9 Trillion Cubic Meters by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Electric Power segment is estimated at 3.3% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at 926.2 Billion Cubic Meters, While China is Forecast to Grow at 3.7% CAGR

The Natural Gas market in the U.S. is estimated at 926.2 Billion Cubic Meters in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of 501 Billion Cubic Meters by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 3.7% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 2% and 2.4% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.7% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 145 Featured)

  • Alperia s.p.a.
  • Australian Gas Networks Limited
  • BP PLC
  • Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
  • Centrica PLC
  • Chevron Corporation
  • China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
  • Choose Energy, Inc.
  • CK Hutchison Enterprise Limited
  • Clean Energy Fuels Australia

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • What is Natural Gas?
  • Global Economic Update
  • Global Oil Prices Remain Volatile Amid Acute Geopolitical Uncertainty & Tensions that Heighten Threat of Market Shocks: Global Average Annual Brent Crude Oil Price (In US$ Per Barrel) for Years 2017 through 2024
  • While Still Not in the Comfort Zone, the Expected Steeper Fall in Inflation in 2024 Can Cushion Economic Growth: Global Inflation Rates (In %) for the Years 2019 through 2025
  • Mild Slowdown on Cards for 2024, as the Global Economy Attempts to Balance Recovery While Navigating Through Wars, Political Conflicts & Decades-High Inflation: World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2020 Through 2024
  • Inflation Battling Policy Measures to Slowdown Post Pandemic Recovery in Unemployment Rates: Global Number of Unemployed People (In Million) for Years 2019 Through 2024
  • Competition
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • A Peek Into the Natural Gas Market Dynamics
  • Influencer/Product/Technology Insights
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Innovations
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Strong Demand for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) Drives Consumption of CNG and LNG
  • Emphasis on NGVs as a More Practical Bridge to a Cleaner Future Expands the Addressable Market Opportunity for Natural Gas: Global NGV Population (In 000 Units) for Years 2023, 2025 and 2027
  • Strong Investments in Natural Gas Pipelines to Encourage Growth in the Natural Gas Market
  • Robust Spending on Oil and Gas Pipes Will Encourage Trade & Bring Significant Volumes of Natural Gas to Export & Import Terminals: Global Market for Oil and Gas Pipes (In US$ Billion) for Years 2024, 2026, 2028, 2030
  • The U.S. Unveils Optimistic Pipeline Capacity Plans That Give Natural Gas Exports From the Country a Shot in the Arm: Pipeline Capacity Expansion in the U.S. (In Billion Cubic Feet Per Day) as of December 2023
  • Focus on Low Carbon Fuels as a Vital Step in Clean Energy Transition Drives Demand for Natural Gas
  • Unconventional Gas Revolution Gets Underway
  • AI’s Role in Natural Gas Operations Intensifies. Here’s the Story
  • A Quick Review of Technology Trends Sweeping Through the Natural Gas Market
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Natural Gas Market Analysis of Annual Sales in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Industrial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Industrial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Power by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Electric Power by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Electric Power by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Residential by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Residential by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Residential by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Commercial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Natural Gas Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
  • Table 20: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: USA Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: USA 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CANADA
  • Natural Gas Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
  • Table 23: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: Canada Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
JAPAN
  • Table 26: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: Japan Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CHINA
  • Table 29: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: China Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: China 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
EUROPE
  • Natural Gas Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
  • Table 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: Europe Historic Review for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 35: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: Europe Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
FRANCE
  • Table 38: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: France Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 40: France 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
GERMANY
  • Table 41: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 42: Germany Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 43: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ITALY
  • Table 44: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 45: Italy Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 46: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Table 47: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 48: UK Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 49: UK 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
SPAIN
  • Table 50: Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 51: Spain Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 52: Spain 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
RUSSIA
  • Table 53: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 54: Russia Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 55: Russia 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 56: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 57: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 58: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Natural Gas Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
  • Table 59: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 60: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 61: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 62: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 63: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Natural Gas by End-Use - Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Million Cubic Meters for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 64: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Natural Gas by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial, Electric Power, Residential, Commercial and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
AUSTRALIAINDIASOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EASTIRANSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EASTAFRICAIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Alperia s.p.a.
  • Australian Gas Networks Limited
  • BP PLC
  • Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
  • Centrica PLC
  • Chevron Corporation
  • China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
  • Choose Energy, Inc.
  • CK Hutchison Enterprise Limited
  • Clean Energy Fuels Australia