U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Mode of Supply (Trucks, Trans-shipment & Bunkering, Others), By Type, By Application

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The U.S. small-scale LNG market size is expected to reach USD 33.41 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Mode of Supply (Trucks, Trans-shipment & Bunkering, Others), By Type, By Application - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The U.S. small-scale LNG market involves the production, distribution, and use of liquefied natural gas in smaller quantities than traditional large-scale export terminals. This approach makes LNG accessible to locations not served by major gas pipelines, providing a versatile and often more environmentally friendly energy solution. It encompasses the entire process from converting natural gas into its liquid form to its storage, transport via trucks, rail, or small vessels, and eventual regasification for various end uses.

A significant driver of the market is the increasing demand for cleaner energy, as LNG offers lower emissions compared to other fossil fuels, aligning with environmental goals across industries and transportation. The abundant domestic natural gas supply in the U.S. also plays a crucial role, providing a cost-effective and readily available feedstock. Furthermore, advancements in modular and compact liquefaction and regasification technologies are making small-scale LNG projects more economically viable and quicker to deploy, expanding their reach to off-grid communities and specialized applications.

U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market Report Highlights:

By mode of supply, the trucks segment held the largest share in 2024. This is due to its flexibility and extensive reach, allowing LNG to be delivered to diverse customers and remote locations not connected to traditional pipeline networks, making it a key enabler for widespread small-scale LNG adoption.

By type, the liquefaction terminal segment held the largest share of the U.S. small-scale LNG market in 2024. This dominance is attributed to its essential role as the initial step in the small-scale LNG value chain, converting natural gas into a liquid form that can be efficiently stored and transported to various consumption points.

By application, the transportation segment held the largest share in 2024. This is driven by the growing shift toward LNG as a cleaner burning fuel for heavy-duty vehicles and marine vessels, aligning with efforts to reduce emissions and improve air quality across the sector.

A few key players in the market include Linde PLC; Wartsila Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Shell PLC; TotalEnergies SE; Chart Industries Inc.; Excelerate Energy, Inc.; Galileo Technologies; Prometheus Energy; and Nikkiso Co., Ltd.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the U.S. small-scale LNG market report on the basis of mode of supply, type, and application:

By Mode of Supply Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Trucks

Trans-shipment & Bunkering

Others

By Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Liquefication Terminal

Regasification Terminal

By Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Transportation

Industrial Feedstock

Power Generation

Other Applications

Product Code: PM5898

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Source
- 3.2.1. Primary Source
- 3.2.2. Secondary Source

4. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market Insights

4.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Growing Demand for Cleaner Energy
  - 4.2.1.2. Abundant Domestic Natural Gas Supply
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Infrastructure Limitations
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Mode of Supply

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Mode of Supply, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Trucks
- 5.3.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Trucks, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Trans-shipment & Bunkering
- 5.4.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Trans-shipment & Bunkering, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Others
- 5.5.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Type

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Liquefication Terminal
- 6.3.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Liquefication Terminal, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Regasification Terminal
- 6.4.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Regasification Terminal, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Application

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Transportation
- 7.3.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Transportation, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Industrial Feedstock
- 7.4.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Industrial Feedstock, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Power Generation
- 7.5.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Power Generation, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Other Applications
- 7.6.1. U.S. Small-Scale LNG Market, by Other Applications, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

9. Company Profiles

9.1. Chart Industries Inc.
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
9.2. Excelerate Energy, Inc.
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
9.3. Galileo Technologies
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
9.4. Honeywell International Inc.
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
9.5. Linde PLC
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
9.6. Nikkiso Co., Ltd.
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
9.7. Prometheus Energy
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
9.8. Shell PLC
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
9.9. TotalEnergies SE
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development