[Latest] Global Natural Gas Storage Market Size/Share Worth USD 16,118.91 Million by 2034 at a 4.19% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)
[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Natural Gas Storage Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 10,692.40 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 10,986.76 Million in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 16,118.91 Million by 2034, at a CAGR of 4.19% between 2025 and 2034. The key market players listed in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are Worley Parsons, Technip, Samsung Heavy Industries, Foster Wheeler, GDF Suez, Centrica, Chiyoda Corporation, E-On, Spectra Energy, Gazprom, NAFTA A. S., Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Engie S. A., Spectra Energy Corporation, Niska Gas Storage Partners LLC., TransCanada Corporation, Cardinal Gas Storage Partners LLC, and others.
Austin, TX, USA, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled 'Natural Gas Storage Market Size, Trends and Insights By Storage Type (Underground, Floating, Others), By Application (Residential, Commercial, Others), and By Region - Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Analysis, Share, Outlook, and Forecast 2025–2034' in its research database.
'According to the latest research study, the demand of global Natural Gas Storage Market size & share was valued at approximately USD 10,692.40 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 10,986.76 Million in 2025 and is expected to reach a value of around USD 16,118.91 Million by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 4.19% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.'
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Natural Gas Storage Market: Overview
Natural gas storage includes storing natural gas for future use, and this process is essential for managing change in the demand and supply gap, mainly during peak seasons like winter and summer. Natural gas is primarily stored underground in reservoirs, which allows efficient retrieval when needed.
The demand for natural gas storage is growing as energy systems move towards more sustainable solutions. The natural gas storage market is driven by increasing energy demand. It shifts towards cleaner fuel alternatives and the need for reliable energy storage to support another renewable energy source.
Natural gas reduces carbon emissions fuelling its demand across residential, commercial and industrial applications. Innovations in storage technologies, government incentives, and investments in infrastructure are further accelerating the growth of the natural gas storage market.
Various governments are implementing measures to increase the natural gas storage infrastructure. Incentives like tax breaks and grants for constructing compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling stations have increased investments, driving the growth of the Natural Gas Storage Market in the forecast periods.
India and China are actively promoting CNG technologies to decrease emissions and improve air quality, creating opportunities for Natural Gas Storage Market growth. Also, Integrating CCS technologies with natural gas storage systems can enhance their role in decarbonization efforts, attracting significant investments and driving market demand.
However, high storage costs, stringent government regulations, and high initial investment are restraining the market growth.
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By storage type, the underground storage depleted reservoirs dominated the natural gas storage market in 2024. They are expected to keep their dominance during the forecast period due to their ability to store large gas volumes for a long time. These systems are essential for managing seasonal energy demand fluctuations, particularly in high-consumption regions. Technological enhancements in underground storage operations make them more efficient and reliable.
By application, the commercial segment is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period due to the different natural gas applications in industries like food processing, plastics, and residential heating. The commercial sectors depend on natural gas for cooling, cooking, and heating systems, driving market demand. Residential and industrial segments depend on natural gas for heating and manufacturing, increasing the importance of efficient storage solutions and driving the demand for natural gas storage.
By Region, the Asia Pacific dominates the natural gas storage market and is expected to dominate during the forecast period due to high rural populations, increasing urbanization, and growing energy needs in nations like China, India, and Indonesia. The region's expanding hospitality industry, with over 250,000 hotels as of 2022, underscores the rising use of natural gas for cooking and heating.
North America holds the second-largest market share, attributed to the region's transition to cleaner energy sources. The U.S., as the world's largest natural gas producer, invested in expanding underground storage facilities, which is expected to drive the Natural Gas Storage Market growth in this region.
Europe is expected to hold a substantial market share during the forecast period. Germany and the Netherlands prioritize developing energy storage systems that increase energy security and incorporate renewable solutions.
Report Scope
Feature of the Report
Details
Market Size in 2025
USD 10,986.76 Million
Projected Market Size in 2034
USD 16,118.91 Million
Market Size in 2024
USD 10,692.40 Million
CAGR Growth Rate
4.19% CAGR
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2034
Key Segment
By Storage Type, Application and Region
Report Coverage
Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America
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Natural Gas Storage Market: Regional Analysis
By Region, the Global Natural Gas Storage Market is segmented into Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa and Latin America. Among all of these, the Asia Pacific region held the largest market share among all other regions in the forecast period.
The market's expansion can be primarily ascribed to the presence of large rural settlements in nations like China, Indonesia, and India, as well as ideal climates for producing natural gas. Additionally, the region's market is expected to grow faster during the forecast period due to the growing number of hotels and the increased commercial viability of natural gas. Gas is more frequently used in hotels for cooking and other purposes. The total number of hotels in Asia Pacific was projected to be approximately 250,000 as of 2022.
The North American natural gas storage market is anticipated to hold the second-largest share among all other regions' markets. The market's expansion can be primarily ascribed to the increasing use of natural gas as a cleaner and more environmentally friendly substitute for LPG.
Additionally, the general public in this area is aware, which is thought to promote the use of natural gas. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas production exceeded 33,967,557 million cubic feet in 2019, while natural gas consumption increased to 31,099,061 million cubic feet. Additionally, the United States surpassed all other countries as the largest producer of natural gas in 2021, reaching about 800 billion cubic meters of consumption.
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Technip
Samsung Heavy Industries
Foster Wheeler
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Centrica
Chiyoda Corporation
E-On
Spectra Energy
Gazprom
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Engie S. A.
Spectra Energy Corporation
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The Natural Gas Storage Market is segmented as follows:
By Storage Type
Underground
Floating
Others
By Application
Residential
Commercial
Others
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Regional Coverage:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Russia
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
New Zealand
Australia
South Korea
Taiwan
Rest of Asia Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Egypt
Kuwait
South Africa
Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
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Dollar lingers near 3-1/2-year low as traders bet on U.S. rate cuts
The dollar drifted on Friday, hovering near its lowest level in 3-1/2 years against the euro and sterling, as traders wagered on deeper U.S. rate cuts while awaiting trade deals ahead of a July deadline for President Donald Trump's tariffs. Market focus this week has been on U.S. monetary policy. The prospect of Trump announcing the next Federal Reserve Chair, who is expected to be more dovish, earlier than usual to undermine the current chair Jerome Powell has raised odds of the central bank cutting rates. Powell, whose term ends in May, was also interpreted as being more dovish this week in testimony to U.S. Congress, adding to expectation of more rate cuts. Traders are now pricing in 64 basis points of easing this year versus 46 bps expected on Friday. "The sooner a replacement is announced for Powell, the sooner he could be perceived to be a 'lame duck'," said Carol Kong, a currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Trump has toyed with the idea of selecting and announcing Powell's replacement by September or October, a move analysts say could lead to the person operating as a shadow Fed chair, undermining Powell's influence. Trump has not decided on a replacement for Powell and a decision is not imminent, a person familiar with the White House's deliberations told Reuters on Thursday. "Such an outcome could introduce some volatility into financial markets if the nominee makes public comments markedly different to the current chair," CBA's Kong said. "For now, expectations President Trump will choose a more dovish chair will keep downward pressure on FOMC pricing and the USD." The euro was steady at $1.1693 in early trading after hitting $1.1745 in the previous session, its highest since September 2021. Sterling last fetched $1.3733, just below the October 2021 top of $1.37701 touched on Thursday. The dollar index, which measures the U.S. unit versus six other currencies, was lingering near its lowest since March 2022 at 97.378, on course for a 2% decline in June, its sixth straight month in the red. The index has dropped more than 10% this year as Trump's tariffs stoke U.S. growth worries, leading investors to look for alternatives. The yen was a bit weaker at 144.73 per dollar, while the Swiss franc was last at 0.8013 per dollar, perched near its strongest level in a decade. Investor attention will also be on progress on trade deals ahead of the July 9 deadline for Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs as nations scramble to get an agreement over the line with the clock ticking. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday the EU should do a "quick and simple" trade deal with the United States rather than a "slow and complicated" one. A White House official said on Thursday the U.S. has reached an agreement with China on how to expedite rare earths shipments to the United States.
