Natural gas market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Natural gas accounts for about 30% of the energy used in the US Hot weather tends to increase the demand for air conditioning in homes and buildings, which in general increases the power industry's demand for natural gas. Natural gas can be used in different ways, including for the production of electricity, the running of manufacturing plant, as a fuel for a wide range of products, for heating and cooling, and transportation, among others. According to US Energy Information Administration, in 2022, the commercial sector accounted for about 11% of total US natural gas consumption, and natural gas was the source of about 24% of the commercial sector end-use energy consumption. Natural gas is one of the primary sources of energy in US commercial buildings. Some consumers in the commercial sector also use natural gas as a fuel to generate electricity and in combined heat and power systems.

Segmental Outlook 

The global natural gas market is segmented on the type and application. Based on the type, the market is sub-segmented into methane, ethane, propane, butane, and others. Based on the application, the market is sub-segmented into industrial, electric power, transportation, residential, commercial and others. Among the application, the transportation sub-segment is anticipated to hold a considerable share of the market owing to the growing transportation and trading activities around the globe. According to the US Energy Information Administration, in 2022, the transportation sector accounted for about 4% of total US natural gas consumption, and natural gas accounted for about 5% of transportation sector total end-use energy consumption. About 96% of natural gas consumed in transportation sector was by the power compressors that move natural gas through transmission and distribution pipelines. 

The Industrial Sub-Segment is Anticipated to hold a Considerable Share of the Global Natural Gas Market

Among the applications, the electric power sub-segment is expected to hold a considerable share of the global natural gas market. Rapid urbanization is the key factor driving the growth of industrialization by fulfilling the requirement of urban population such as electricity, food, and other application. This is expected to fuel the growth of the natural gas market. According to US Energy Information Administration in 2022, the electric power sector uses natural gas to generate electricity and produce useful thermal output. The electric power sector accounted for about 38% of total U.S. natural gas consumption, and natural gas was the source of about 33% of the US electric power sector's primary energy consumption.

Regional Outlook

The global natural gas market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Among these, the European region is expected to hold a considerable share of the market. The primary factor supporting the growth includes the inclusion of countries with largest natural gas producers around the globe. According to the Trading Economies EU Natural Gas 2023 data, Russia and Norway are the largest producers of natural gas in Europe. In 2021, Norway extracted 114.3 billion cubic meters worth of the fossil fuel, while Russia produced more than six times as much as Norway.

Global Natural Gas Market Growth by Region 2023-2030

The Asia-Pacific Region is Expected to Grow at a Significant CAGR in the Global Natural Gas Market

Among all the regions, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period. The regional growth is attributed to economic developments and increasing price of other natural resources. Japan accounted for the largest country-level demand and is projected to register a significant growth. Countries including India and China are the most populous countries across the globe making it countries with the highest population to consume the methane gas in household as well as industries. Additionally, according to the US Energy, in March 2022, China’s government released its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), which sets the domestic natural gas production target at 22.3 (billion cubic feet per day) by 2025, or 3.0 Bcf/d more than domestic production in 2021.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the natural gas market includes, Chevron Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Devon energy, Eni, Exxon Mobil Corporation and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in February 2023, Amber Infrastructure Group formed a strategic partnership with Green Impact Partners Inc. and certain affiliates a specialist low Carbon RNG and clean bio-energy developer based in Calgary, Canada. 

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2022 and forecast to 2030.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global natural gas market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.