Gas Hydrates Market Report 2025

The gas hydrates market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.17 billion in 2024 to $2.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing industrial applications of natural gas, exploitation of gas hydrate resources, increased public awareness and support for cleaner energy sources, growing educational and training programs for professionals in the gas hydrate sector, and strategic partnerships between governments and private companies.

The gas hydrates market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulations and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, growing global energy consumption, rising consumer preference for cleaner energy sources, improvements in the supply chain for materials and equipment, and government and private sector incentives for innovation in energy technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include improvements in extraction and processing technologies, ongoing research into gas hydrates’ properties and extraction techniques, development of infrastructure for production, storage, and transportation of gas hydrates, integration of gas hydrate technologies with other energy systems, and advances in seismic imaging and other exploration techniques.

The forecast of 6.2% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. New trade barriers on subsea exploration tools and processing units may slow R&D and commercialization efforts in gas hydrate extraction. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The increasing demand for clean and renewable energy is projected to drive the growth of the gas hydrates market in the coming years. This heightened demand is primarily due to rising concerns about climate change, the need for environmental sustainability, and a reduction in reliance on fossil fuels. Gas hydrates are being investigated as a potential future energy source, as they contain substantial reservoirs of methane, which could be utilized as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels when efficiently extracted. For example, the International Energy Agency reported in July 2024 that the share of renewables in global electricity supply is expected to increase from 30% in 2023 to 35% by 2025. Thus, the growing demand for clean and renewable energy is fueling the expansion of the gas hydrate market.

Key players in the gas hydrates market are concentrating on developing advanced technologies, such as methane hydrate harvesting systems, to secure a competitive advantage. Methane hydrate harvesting technology encompasses the methods and systems designed to extract methane gas from within methane hydrates, which are crystalline structures containing methane molecules encased in water ice. For instance, in October 2022, MODEC Inc., a Japan-based provider of solutions for the floating offshore oil and gas market, began onshore testing for the development of shallow methane hydrate harvesting technology at the Okhotsk Regional Innovation Research Park in Kitami City, Hokkaido, Japan. The primary aim of these tests is to assess drilling performance in a simulated seabed environment made up of polypropylene balls that mimic granular methane hydrate, combined with fluidized treated soil to replicate soft mud conditions found several tens of meters below the seabed. MODEC utilizes a vertical drilling method employing large-diameter disk-shaped drill bits to enhance drilling capacity and facilitate the harvesting of shallow methane hydrates.

In October 2023, the United States Department of Energy, a US government agency, formed a partnership with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation Energy Services (AES) to investigate the production potential of gas hydrates in the Alaska North Slope, specifically within the Prudhoe Bay Unit. This partnership's primary goal is to conduct scientific production testing of gas-hydrate-bearing sands, a resource that has been recognized as abundant in the region. JOGMEC is a Japan-based government agency, while AES is a US-based provider of comprehensive operations and maintenance field services.

Major companies operating in the gas hydrates market are China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation, PetroChina Company Limited, ExxonMobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell plc, BP PLC, Chevron Corporation, Eni S.p.A., PJSC Gazprom, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Equinor ASA, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, ConocoPhillips Company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., Schlumberger Limited, Halliburton Company, Weatherford International, Marubeni Corporation, Fugro NV, Japan Drilling Co. Ltd., MODEC Inc., JFE Engineering Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gas hydrates market in 2023. The regions covered in the gas hydrates market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the gas hydrates market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The gas hydrates market consists of sales of hydrate inhibitors, methane hydrate deposits, and clathrate hydrate slurries. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a considerable impact on the transport services sector by increasing the costs of vehicles, spare parts, and fuel - critical inputs frequently imported from tariff-affected regions. Freight operators, logistics companies, and public transportation providers are experiencing margin pressures as elevated equipment and maintenance expenses coincide with limited flexibility to pass these costs on to customers due to intense market competition. This climate of uncertainty has also led to delays in fleet upgrades and the adoption of greener, more energy-efficient vehicles, hindering progress toward sustainability objectives. In response, transport firms are enhancing route optimization, investing in fuel-efficient technologies, renegotiating supplier agreements, and adopting collaborative logistics strategies to share resources and cushion the financial impact of rising tariffs.

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Gas hydrates are crystalline, ice-like structures formed when gas molecules, predominantly methane, become trapped within a lattice of water molecules under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Typically found in deep ocean sediments and permafrost regions, gas hydrates represent a significant potential energy resource due to the vast amounts of natural gas they contain.

The primary types of gas hydrates include onshore gas hydrates and offshore or marine gas hydrates. Onshore gas hydrates consist of crystalline structures where natural gas, primarily methane, is encapsulated within water ice. These hydrates typically form under high-pressure and low-temperature conditions, commonly in permafrost regions or beneath the seabed. Various technologies associated with gas hydrates include formation and dissociation processes, production and extraction methods, and storage and transportation systems. Their applications span across transportation fuel, commercial use, industrial applications, and more.

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