PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1530710
PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1530710
Natural Gas Storage Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Underground Natural Gas Storage, Above Ground Natural Gas Storage and Other Types), Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Other Applications) and by Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Natural Gas Storage Market is accounted for $12.32 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $17.97 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Securing energy security and supply stability is largely dependent on natural gas storage. As a result, variations in production and consumption are balanced. Natural gas is stored during times of low demand and extracted during times of high demand. Owing to their capacity and ability to maintain gas quality, subterranean storage facilities like depleted gas fields and salt caverns are frequently used. Moreover, securing a consistent supply of energy for a range of industries, including power generation, commercial, industrial, and residential, depends on efficient storage management in order to maximize pricing and satisfy seasonal demand.
According to the American Gas Association, natural gas storage facilities are critical infrastructure components that enhance energy reliability and enable utilities to meet varying consumer demands throughout the year.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing use of natural gas in energy production
Due to the fact that it produces fewer greenhouse emissions than coal and can be used to complement renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, natural gas is becoming a more popular choice for power generation. In order to guarantee a consistent fuel supply, the shift to natural gas-fired power plants has increased demand for surrounding storage facilities. Additionally, gas storage keeps the grid stable, allows power plants to react swiftly to changes in the demand for electricity, and facilitates the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources.
Restraint:
Regulatory and environmental difficulties
Natural gas storage facilities may be subject to strict environmental laws governing safety requirements, emissions, and land use. Methane leaks during transportation and storage, possible groundwater contamination from storage activities, and the effect on regional ecosystems are among the environmental issues. Furthermore, adherence to these regulations frequently necessitates substantial investment in cutting-edge technologies and operational procedures in order to mitigate environmental hazards and guarantee regulatory compliance.
Opportunity:
Digitalization and innovation in storage technologies
Natural gas storage facilities can now increase their capacity, efficiency, and operational flexibility owing to technological developments in storage technologies like depleted gas fields, underground salt caverns, and sophisticated monitoring systems. Real-time gas inventory monitoring, storage operations optimization, and proactive risk management for safety and the environment are made possible by investments in digitalization, data analytics, and predictive maintenance technologies. Moreover, these developments raise natural gas storage facilities' overall competitiveness in the changing energy market, save costs, and increase operational efficiency.
Threat:
Volatility of market prices and economic uncertainties
Natural gas storage operators are exposed to market price volatility, influenced by factors such as supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical events, weather patterns, and global economic conditions. Fluctuations in natural gas prices can impact the economic viability of storing and withdrawing gas from storage facilities, affecting revenue streams and profitability. Additionally, economic downturns or geopolitical tensions may lead to reduced energy demand, lower natural gas prices, and decreased utilization rates of storage facilities, posing financial risks to operators and investors.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in global energy demand, disrupted supply chains and operations, and had a significant impact on the natural gas storage market. Natural gas prices fell, energy consumption fell, and industrial activity was curtailed as a result of lockdowns and economic slowdowns. Natural gas storage facilities consequently had to deal with issues like lower utilization rates and surplus gas inventory, which had an effect on their earnings. Furthermore, the pandemic also hastened the adoption of energy-saving and renewable energy trends, which has an impact on long-term energy demand patterns and investment priorities in the natural gas storage industry.
The Underground Natural Gas Storage segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
It is projected that underground natural gas storage facilities will hold the largest share of the natural gas storage market. Because underground storage can hold large amounts of natural gas in geological formations like salt caverns, aquifers, and depleted gas fields, it is preferred. Comparing these facilities to their above-ground counterparts, there are benefits such as increased security, decreased operating costs, and less environmental impact. Additionally, because they balance supply and demand fluctuations, they are essential to maintaining energy security, especially during periods of peak demand or when there are disruptions in the gas supply.
The Industrial segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The industrial segment typically exhibits the highest CAGR. Industrial users include manufacturing facilities, power plants, and other large-scale consumers who require reliable and continuous natural gas supply for operations. This segment's growth is driven by increasing industrialization, expansions in manufacturing sectors, and rising energy demands for industrial processes. Moreover, industrial users often opt for natural gas storage solutions to mitigate supply disruptions, manage costs, and ensure uninterrupted operations, thus contributing significantly to the overall expansion of the natural gas storage market.
Region with largest share:
The market for natural gas storage is dominated by North America. This area has an established network of subterranean storage facilities, taking advantage of salt caverns and depleted gas fields as well as other geological formations. North America's dominance in this market is further reinforced by the existence of vast pipeline networks and a sophisticated natural gas industry. Additionally, North America plays a major role in maintaining energy security and stability within the natural gas market on a regional and global scale due to its strategic reserves and capacity to balance seasonal demand fluctuations.
Region with highest CAGR:
The natural gas storage market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the Asia-Pacific area. Rising levels of industrialization, urbanization, and energy demand in the region's emerging economies are the main drivers of this rapid growth. Expanding natural gas infrastructure, including storage facilities, is being funded by governments and businesses in an effort to improve energy security, meet rising demand, and lessen reliance on imported energy sources. Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific natural gas storage market has experienced strong growth, establishing it as a major growth area within the global energy landscape.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Natural Gas Storage market include Engie S. A., Chart Industries, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Centrica plc, Uniper SE, Enbridge, Inc., Antero Resources Corporation, TransCanada Corporation, Martin Midstream Partners L.P., Spectra Energy Corporation, Royal Vopak N.V., Cardinal Gas Storage Partners LLC, McDermott International, Inc., Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and Chiyoda Corporation.
Key Developments:
In April 2024, Uniper and Deutsche Bahn are long-standing partners in the field of secure and sustainable power supplies - a good example of this is the contract supplying the Deutsche Bahn for 100 years this year with hydropower from the Walchensee. These two companies' partnership also encompasses other products and solutions: in March 2024, for example, they also concluded a power purchase agreement (PPA).
In March 2024, Centrica Energy, Taaleri Energia, a leading renewable energy developer and fund manager, and Lords LB Asset Management, a Lithaunia based fund manager, have today announced the signing of a Power Offtake Agreement for the Rokiskis and Jonava wind farms, developed in cooperation between the Taaleri SolarWind II fund and closed end investment company Atsinaujinancios Energetikos Investicijos.
In May 2023, Chart Industries and Koch Engineered Solutions (KES), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of their CCUS collaboration and a combined pursuit of new knowledge and new carbon capture opportunities. Chart Industries is a global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, servicing projects in the clean energy and industrial gas markets.
Types Covered:
- Underground Natural Gas Storage
- Above Ground Natural Gas Storage
- Other Types
Applications Covered:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Other Applications
Regions Covered:
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
Free Customization Offerings:
All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:
- Company Profiling
- Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
- SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
- Regional Segmentation
- Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
- Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
- 2.1 Abstract
- 2.2 Stake Holders
- 2.3 Research Scope
- 2.4 Research Methodology
- 2.4.1 Data Mining
- 2.4.2 Data Analysis
- 2.4.3 Data Validation
- 2.4.4 Research Approach
- 2.5 Research Sources
- 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
- 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
- 2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Drivers
- 3.3 Restraints
- 3.4 Opportunities
- 3.5 Threats
- 3.6 Application Analysis
- 3.7 Emerging Markets
- 3.8 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
- 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
- 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- 4.3 Threat of substitutes
- 4.4 Threat of new entrants
- 4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Natural Gas Storage Market, By Type
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Underground Natural Gas Storage
- 5.2.1 Depleted Gas Reservoir
- 5.2.2 Aquifer Reservoir
- 5.2.3 Salt Caverns
- 5.3 Above Ground Natural Gas Storage
- 5.3.1 Liquedfaction
- 5.3.2 Regasification
- 5.3.3 Floating LNG
- 5.4 Other Types
6 Global Natural Gas Storage Market, By Application
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Residential
- 6.3 Commercial
- 6.4 Industrial
- 6.5 Other Applications
7 Global Natural Gas Storage Market, By Geography
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 North America
- 7.2.1 US
- 7.2.2 Canada
- 7.2.3 Mexico
- 7.3 Europe
- 7.3.1 Germany
- 7.3.2 UK
- 7.3.3 Italy
- 7.3.4 France
- 7.3.5 Spain
- 7.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 7.4 Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1 Japan
- 7.4.2 China
- 7.4.3 India
- 7.4.4 Australia
- 7.4.5 New Zealand
- 7.4.6 South Korea
- 7.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 7.5 South America
- 7.5.1 Argentina
- 7.5.2 Brazil
- 7.5.3 Chile
- 7.5.4 Rest of South America
- 7.6 Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.2 UAE
- 7.6.3 Qatar
- 7.6.4 South Africa
- 7.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
8 Key Developments
- 8.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
- 8.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
- 8.3 New Product Launch
- 8.4 Expansions
- 8.5 Other Key Strategies
9 Company Profiling
- 9.1 Engie S. A.
- 9.2 Chart Industries
- 9.3 Royal Dutch Shell plc
- 9.4 Centrica plc
- 9.5 Uniper SE
- 9.6 Enbridge, Inc.
- 9.7 Antero Resources Corporation
- 9.8 TransCanada Corporation
- 9.9 Martin Midstream Partners L.P.
- 9.10 Spectra Energy Corporation
- 9.11 Royal Vopak N.V.
- 9.12 Cardinal Gas Storage Partners LLC
- 9.13 McDermott International, Inc.
- 9.14 Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
- 9.15 Chiyoda Corporation
List of Tables
- Table 1 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 2 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 3 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Underground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 4 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Depleted Gas Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 5 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Aquifer Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 6 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Salt Caverns (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 7 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Above Ground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 8 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Liquedfaction (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 9 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Regasification (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 10 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Floating LNG (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 11 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 12 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 13 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 14 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 15 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 16 Global Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 17 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 18 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 19 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Underground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 20 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Depleted Gas Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 21 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Aquifer Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 22 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Salt Caverns (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 23 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Above Ground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 24 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Liquedfaction (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 25 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Regasification (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 26 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Floating LNG (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 27 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 28 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 29 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 30 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 31 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 32 North America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 33 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 34 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 35 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Underground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 36 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Depleted Gas Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 37 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Aquifer Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 38 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Salt Caverns (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 39 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Above Ground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 40 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Liquedfaction (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 41 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Regasification (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 42 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Floating LNG (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 43 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 44 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 45 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 46 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 47 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 48 Europe Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 49 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 50 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 51 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Underground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 52 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Depleted Gas Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 53 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Aquifer Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 54 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Salt Caverns (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 55 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Above Ground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 56 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Liquedfaction (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 57 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Regasification (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 58 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Floating LNG (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 59 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 60 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 61 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 62 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 63 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 64 Asia Pacific Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 65 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 66 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 67 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Underground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 68 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Depleted Gas Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 69 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Aquifer Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 70 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Salt Caverns (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 71 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Above Ground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 72 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Liquedfaction (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 73 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Regasification (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 74 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Floating LNG (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 75 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 76 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 77 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 78 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 79 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 80 South America Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 81 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 82 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 83 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Underground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 84 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Depleted Gas Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 85 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Aquifer Reservoir (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 86 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Salt Caverns (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 87 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Above Ground Natural Gas Storage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 88 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Liquedfaction (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 89 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Regasification (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 90 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Floating LNG (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 91 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 92 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 93 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 94 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 95 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 96 Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Storage Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
