PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1719357
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1719357
U.S. Shale Gas Market Size & Share Analysis - Emerging Trends, Growth Opportunities, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2025 - 2032)
The U.S. shale gas market is projected to grow from USD 36.6 billion in 2024 to USD 57.8 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. This growth is driven by the rising demand for natural gas in power generation, industry, and residential sectors, coupled with advances in extraction technologies such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Additionally, the depletion of conventional natural gas resources and the increasing environmental preference for cleaner fuels are propelling the demand for shale gas.
Key Insights
Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing dominate the market, accounting for 55% of the share, as these methods allow for more efficient gas recovery from shale deposits.
Power generation is the largest and fastest-growing end-user, driven by the rising reliance on natural gas for electricity production due to its efficiency and lower carbon emissions compared to coal.
Dry gas holds the largest share, contributing 65% of the market in 2024, with significant utilization in power and industrial applications due to its high purity.
Wet gas is growing rapidly due to its valuable by-products like propane and butane, which are in demand in the petrochemical industry.
The Northeast remains the largest region for shale gas production, while the South is the fastest-growing, fueled by increased exploration and production in basins like the Permian.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Research Scope
- 1.1. Research Objectives
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Analysis Period
- 1.4. Market Size Breakdown by Segments
- 1.4.1. Market Size Breakdown, by Technology
- 1.4.2. Market Size Breakdown, by End User
- 1.4.3. Market Size Breakdown, by Type
- 1.5. Market Data Reporting Unit
- 1.5.1. Revenue
- 1.6. Key Stakeholders
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Secondary Research
- 2.1.1. Paid
- 2.1.2. Unpaid
- 2.1.3. P&S Intelligence Database
- 2.2. Primary Research
- 2.3. Market Size Estimation
- 2.4. Data Triangulation
- 2.5. Currency Conversion Rates
- 2.6. Assumptions for the Study
- 2.7. Notes and Caveats
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
Chapter 4. Market Indicators
Chapter 5. Industry Outlook
- 5.1. Industry Background
- 5.2. Market Dynamics
- 5.2.1. Trends
- 5.2.2. Drivers
- 5.2.3. Restraints/Challenges
- 5.2.4. Emerging Economies and Key Opportunities
- 5.2.5. Impact Analysis of Drivers/Restraints
- 5.3. Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4. Sociopolitical Impact
- 5.5. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.5.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 5.5.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.5.4. Intensity of Rivalry
- 5.5.5. Threat of Substitutes
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. List of Market Players and their Offerings
- 6.2. Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players
- 6.3. Product Benchmarking of Key Players
- 6.4. Recent Strategic Developments by Key Players
- 6.5. Company Leadership Matrix
Chapter 7. U.S. Market
- 7.1. Overview
- 7.2. Market Revenue, by Technology (2019-2032)
- 7.3. Market Revenue, by End User (2019-2032)
- 7.4. Market Revenue, by Type (2019-2032)
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
Chapter 9. Appendix
- 9.1. Sources and References
- 9.2. Related Reports
