Product Code: 20958
The Global LNG Market, valued at USD 133.10 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 7.00% to reach USD 199.75 Billion by 2030. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) refers to natural gas cooled to approximately -162°C, converting it into a liquid state for efficient storage and long-distance transport, thereby reducing its volume significantly. The global LNG market's expansion is fundamentally supported by escalating global energy demand, particularly from emerging economies, the increasing imperative for cleaner energy sources to mitigate carbon emissions, and the strategic objective of enhancing national energy security.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 133.10 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 199.75 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 7% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Commercial |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Key Market Drivers
Increased global demand for cleaner energy sources significantly drives the Liquefied Natural Gas market, as nations prioritize environmental sustainability alongside economic development. Natural gas offers a lower-carbon alternative to coal and oil, serving as a crucial transition fuel, particularly in power generation. For example, according to the International Energy Agency, in October 2024, its "World Energy Outlook 2024" projected global natural gas demand to rise by 600 billion cubic meters by 2030, driven significantly by industrial use and power generation.
Key Market Challenges
The considerable financial investment and complex logistical coordination required for developing new liquefaction and regasification infrastructure significantly impede the growth of the Global LNG Market. These extensive capital expenditures and protracted project execution timelines present substantial obstacles that directly affect the timely responsiveness of supply to evolving demand dynamics. Building large-scale LNG facilities demands significant upfront capital and involves lengthy development cycles, spanning several years from initial planning to operational readiness, thereby tying up capital and increasing project risk.
Key Market Trends
The growing market for flexible and short-term LNG contracts reflects a fundamental shift in procurement strategies. Buyers seek greater agility to respond to market volatility and fluctuating domestic demand, moving away from rigid, decades-long agreements. This trend facilitates quicker adaptation to price signals and supply availability, enhancing market liquidity. According to the International Gas Union's report from July 2024, long-term contracts accounted for 61.1% of interregional LNG imports in 2023, while spot contracts, for delivery within three months, represented 35.2%. Major buyers, including Japan's JERA and China's PetroChina, were actively seeking shorter-term contracts and increased flexibility in October 2024 to manage their unpredictable domestic demand. This demonstrates a strategic imperative for adaptable supply solutions.
Key Market Players
- QatarEnergy
- Shell plc
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Chevron Corporation
- TotalEnergies SE
- BP International Limited
- Pao Novatek
- Woodside Energy Group Ltd
- PetroChina Company Limited
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global LNG Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
LNG Market, By LNG Infrastructure:
- LNG Liquefaction Plants
- LNG Regasification Facilities
- LNG Shipping
LNG Market, By End-User:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
LNG Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global LNG Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global LNG Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure (LNG Liquefaction Plants, LNG Regasification Facilities, LNG Shipping)
- 5.2.2. By End-User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America LNG Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 6.2.2. By End-User
- 6.2.3. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States LNG Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 6.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 6.3.2. Canada LNG Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 6.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 6.3.3. Mexico LNG Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 6.3.3.2.2. By End-User
7. Europe LNG Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 7.2.2. By End-User
- 7.2.3. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany LNG Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 7.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 7.3.2. France LNG Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 7.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom LNG Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 7.3.3.2.2. By End-User
- 7.3.4. Italy LNG Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 7.3.4.2.2. By End-User
- 7.3.5. Spain LNG Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 7.3.5.2.2. By End-User
8. Asia Pacific LNG Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 8.2.2. By End-User
- 8.2.3. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China LNG Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 8.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.2. India LNG Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 8.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.3. Japan LNG Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 8.3.3.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.4. South Korea LNG Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 8.3.4.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.5. Australia LNG Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 8.3.5.2.2. By End-User
9. Middle East & Africa LNG Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 9.2.2. By End-User
- 9.2.3. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia LNG Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 9.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.2. UAE LNG Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 9.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.3. South Africa LNG Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 9.3.3.2.2. By End-User
10. South America LNG Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 10.2.2. By End-User
- 10.2.3. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil LNG Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 10.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 10.3.2. Colombia LNG Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 10.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 10.3.3. Argentina LNG Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By LNG Infrastructure
- 10.3.3.2.2. By End-User
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global LNG Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. QatarEnergy
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. Shell plc
- 15.3. Exxon Mobil Corporation
- 15.4. Chevron Corporation
- 15.5. TotalEnergies SE
- 15.6. BP International Limited
- 15.7. Pao Novatek
- 15.8. Woodside Energy Group Ltd
- 15.9. PetroChina Company Limited
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer