Liquefied natural gas Global Market Report 2025

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a fuel gas derived from the purification of natural gas and its transformation to a temperature of -260°F, turning it into a liquid form.

The primary types of liquefied natural gas include APCI liquefaction technology, cascade liquefaction technology, and other variations. APCI liquefaction technology involves a multistage propane (C3) precooling system, utilizing a nitrogen, methane, ethane, and propane MR system for liquefaction. The diverse applications of LNG encompass power generation, transportation fuel, and other uses.

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The liquefied natural gas market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $143.35 billion in 2024 to $155.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global energy demand, geopolitical factors, environmental regulations, infrastructure development, price dynamics.

The liquefied natural gas market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $205.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to policy and regulatory landscape, infrastructure expansion, price competitiveness, evolving environmental considerations, geopolitical developments. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for cleaner energy, technological advancements, decarbonization initiatives, green hydrogen integration.

The liquefied natural gas market is anticipated to witness growth due to the rising demand for liquefied natural gas. Liquefied natural gas is produced by purifying and cooling natural gas to -260°F, transforming it into a liquid state. The increasing demand for liquefied natural gas is driven by factors such as the growing use of motor petrol, along with the rise in big semi-urban and rural populations. In July 2022, the Energy Information Administration reported that an average of 49.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) was traded globally in 2021. This escalating demand is a key driver for the growth of the liquefied natural gas market.

The liquefied natural gas market is expected to expand due to the increasing demand for higher energy efficiency. Energy efficiency involves the effective utilization of energy resources to achieve desired outputs with minimal waste or loss. Improved energy efficiency not only contributes to a lower carbon footprint and reduced greenhouse gas emissions but also supports long-term sustainability and decreases operational costs in the liquefied natural gas market. As of December 2022, the European Union aimed to enhance energy efficiency, setting a target of at least 32.5% by 2030. This growing demand for higher energy efficiency is a driving factor for the liquefied natural gas market.

A prominent trend in the liquefied natural gas market is technological advancements. Companies in this market are adopting new technologies to maintain their competitive positions. For example, in February 2023, New Fortress Energy Inc., a US-based energy infrastructure company, integrated Honeywell UOP technology to remove contaminants from natural gas. Honeywell UOP, a leading provider of gas processing technology, plays a significant role in approximately 40% of the world's liquefied natural gas production.

Major players in the liquefied natural gas market are also focusing on the development of innovative products to drive revenue growth. One such product is SnapLNG, a modular and standardized solution for low-carbon and faster time-to-market LNG production. In September 2023, Technip Energies N.V., a Netherlands-based company specializing in engineering and technology for the energy industry, launched SnapLNG. This pre-engineered system offers a complete LNG liquefaction plant with streamlined project execution, providing unprecedented levels of assurance regarding cost, schedule, plant dependability, and availability. The solution consists of repeatable modules ready for delivery and installation, with a capacity of 2.5 Mtpa.

In October 2024, Woodside Energy, an Australia-based energy company that supplies energy for homes, industry, and cooling, acquired Tellurian Inc. for $1.2 billion. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Woodside Energy's position in the U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) market and broaden its global operations. Tellurian Inc. is a U.S.-based natural gas company that specializes in developing low-cost liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects.

Major companies operating in the liquefied natural gas market include BP plc, Chevron Corporation, Eni SpA, Exxon Mobil Corporation, TotalEnergies SE, Cheniere Energy Inc., ConocoPhillips Company, Sempra Energy, Woodside Energy Group Ltd., Gazprom Energy, PetroChina Company Limited, Shell plc, Equinor ASA, China Petrochemical Corporation, INPEX Corporation, GAIL India Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, China National Petroleum Corporation, Petronet LNG Ltd., PJSC Gazprom, QatarEnergy, Freeport LNG Development L.P., Kinder Morgan Inc., Tellurian Inc., Venture Global LNG Inc., Apache Corporation, BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC, CNOOC Limited, Devon Energy Corporation, Hess Corporation, JERA Co. Inc., Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Origin Energy Limited, Santos Limited, Woodfibre LNG Limited

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the liquefied natural gas market in 2024. The regions covered in the liquefied natural gas market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the liquefied natural gas market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The liquefied natural gas market consists of sales of propane, butane, and isobutane. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Liquefied natural gas Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on liquefied natural gas market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: APCI Liquefaction Technology; Cascade Liquefaction Technology; Other Liquefaction Technology
• 2) By Application: Power Generation; Transportation Fuel; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By APCI Liquefaction Technology: APCI Process (Single Mixed Refrigerant); APCI Process (Dual Mixed Refrigerant)
• 2) By Cascade Liquefaction Technology: Cascade Process (Conventional); Cascade Process (Modified)
• 3) By Other Liquefaction Technology: Optimized Cascade; Mixed Refrigerant Process; Cryogenic Process; Other Emerging Technologies
• Companies Mentioned: BP plc; Chevron Corporation; Eni SpA; Exxon Mobil Corporation; TotalEnergies SE
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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