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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure encompasses the facilities and systems essential for the production, storage, transportation, and regasification of LNG, primarily facilitating the transportation, storage, and distribution of natural gas in its liquefied state.
The primary types of LNG infrastructure include production infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, regasification infrastructure, distribution infrastructure, storage facilities, and others. Production infrastructure involves the facilities and processes responsible for extracting, processing, and liquefying natural gas for transportation and storage. This includes liquefaction plants, natural gas processing facilities, LNG storage tanks, and other production infrastructure. The distribution of LNG is facilitated through various pipeline networks and virtual pipeline solutions, catering to end-users such as heavy-duty vehicles, electric power generation, and marine transport.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the utilities sector, particularly across power generation, grid modernization, and renewable energy initiatives. Increased duties on imported equipment such as turbines, transformers, solar panels, and battery storage systems are driving up both capital and operational expenses for utility companies, prompting many to delay projects or pass higher costs on to consumers through increased energy rates. The water and waste management sectors are similarly affected, as tariffs inflate the cost of essential machinery, piping, and treatment technologies. Moreover, retaliatory tariffs from key trading partners have disrupted the supply of critical raw materials-such as rare earth elements vital for clean energy technologies-posing further challenges to the shift toward sustainable energy. In response, the sector is increasingly focusing on domestic procurement, digital transformation, and efficiency-enhancing innovations to control rising costs while safeguarding energy reliability and meeting regulatory demands.
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The liquefied natural gas (lng) infrastructure market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $64.85 billion in 2024 to $74.2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing natural gas demand, expanding global trade, technological advancements, regulatory support, geopolitical factors.
The liquefied natural gas (lng) infrastructure market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $123.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased LNG bunkering for maritime transportation, expansion of small-scale LNG applications, rising demand for LNG as a fuel for heavy-duty vehicles, accelerated development of floating LNG (FLNG) facilities, growth in LNG-fueled power generation plants. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of renewable energy sources in LNG facilities, adoption of digital technologies for enhanced efficiency and safety, emergence of new LNG import and export markets, increasing investment in LNG liquefaction capacity, development of innovative liquefaction and regasification technologies.
The forecast of 13.7% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.9% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. New LNG terminal developments may be hampered by tariffs on cryogenic pumps, insulated piping, and control valves sourced from Germany, Japan, and South Korea. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The growing demand for electricity generation is expected to drive the expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure market. Electricity generation involves converting various forms of energy into electrical power, and the increasing need for electricity is fueled by the widespread use of electronic devices and appliances, as well as a growing shift towards electric heating systems and air conditioning. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure offers flexibility in natural gas trading and pricing, enabling buyers to adjust to market changes and capitalize on price differences. This flexibility makes natural gas a more attractive energy source compared to others, stimulating demand. For example, in October 2024, the International Energy Agency, a France-based government organization, reported that in July 2024, total net electricity production in the OECD reached 996.1 TWh, reflecting a 2.6% increase from the previous year. Consequently, the rising demand for electricity generation is driving the growth of the LNG infrastructure market.
Key players in the LNG infrastructure sector are actively involved in the development and investment of new LNG projects to support the expansion of the natural gas industry. Projects such as the Port Arthur LNG project represent significant infrastructure developments aimed at bolstering LNG operations, fostering economic growth, and enhancing energy security. For example, in March 2023, Sempra, a US-based energy infrastructure company, initiated the Port Arthur LNG project-a next-generation liquefaction facility poised to supply abundant, clean, and reliable US natural gas to global markets. The project comprises two liquefaction trains, LNG storage tanks, and associated facilities capable of producing approximately 13.5 Mtpa of LNG, enabling the export of around 11 Mtpa of LNG on a long-term basis. Furthermore, the project incorporates design enhancements to reduce overall emissions, including the adoption of electric drives, renewable power sourcing, and other technological advancements.
In January 2024, Nebula Energy LLC, a US-based investment and asset management firm, acquired a majority stake in AG&P LNG for $300 million. This strategic move underscores Nebula Energy's commitment to expediting the deployment of the LNG infrastructure ecosystem for downstream markets. AG&P LNG, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, specializes in developing and operating LNG terminals and downstream infrastructure, facilitating the distribution of LNG. Nebula Energy aims to bridge the infrastructure/logistics gap and meet burgeoning demand with advanced proprietary LNG technology, alongside the capability to own and operate LNG assets in rapidly expanding markets.
Major companies operating in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure market are Chevron Corporation, China Harbour Engineering Company, Petronas Ltd., Vinci SA, Cheniere Energy Inc., Linde plc, Samsung C&T Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Bechtel Corporation, INPEX Corporation, Woodside, Novatek, Gazprom International Limited, Rosneft, Fluor Corporation, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Saipem S.p.A., John Wood Group PLC, Technip Energies, TechnipFMC, KBR Inc., Black & Veatch, Chiyoda Corporation, JGC Holdings Corporation, Petrofac Limited, Royal HaskoningDHV, Worley India Pvt. Ltd., National Iranian Oil Company, McDermott International, SENER
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure marketin 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure marketreport are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure marketreport are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure market consists of revenues earned by providing services such as LNG production facilities, transportation, storage facilities, regulation facilities, distribution pipelines, and LNG trucking and bunkering. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure market also includes sales of storage tanks, LNG carriers, receiving terminals, monitoring systems, and safety systems. 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.
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