
Methane Market- By Source (Natural, Synthetic), By Type (Gasification, Fermentation), By Applications (Fuel, Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, Chemical Feedstock, Rocket Fuel, Power Generation, Resi... ... wer Generation, Residential, Others), By End-Users (Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Electrical, Chemical) and other Read more
- Energy
- Aug 2022
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Market Definition
Methane is an odorless & colorless, highly flammable gas produced in nature in abundance & is also a product of certain human activities like landfills, septic tanks, sewers, marshes, and others. This element comprises carbon & hydrogen and finds extensive application across different industries for the following purposes:
- Residential uses like cooking
- Illumination
- Running industrial machinery
- Producing carbon black
- As a Fertilizing ingredient
- As a liquefied rocket fuel, among many others.
Market Insights
The Global Methane Market is anticipated to expand at around 5.8% CAGR during the forecast period, i.e., 2022-27. The growth of the market is likely to be driven by the swift expansion of industries like electronics, automotive, and aerospace, among others, across different countries worldwide, i.e., surging the demand for methane for diverse applications, associated mainly with producing heat & light.
Besides, as the population across the world is growing exponentially, the agricultural sector is under immense pressure to fulfill the consumption requirements. Hence, with the need to attain higher yield and quicker soil replenishment, there's a burgeoning demand for methane as a natural source for ammonia & urea in fertilizers, i.e., contributing to the market growth.
Report Coverage | Details |
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Study Period | Historical Data: 2017-20 |
Base Year: 2021 | |
Forecast Period: 2022-27 | |
CAGR (2022-27) | 5.8% |
Regions Covered | North America: USA, Canada, Mexico |
Europe: The UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe | |
Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
South America: Brazil, Rest of South America | |
Middle East & Africa: GCC, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa | |
Key Companies Profiled | American Gas Products, Black Diamond Energy Inc., Bow Energy, BP PLC, China National Offshore Oil Company, China National Petroleum Corporation, Dart Energy Corporation, G3 Exploration, Halliburton Co., IGas Energy, Metgasco Ltd., Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Senex Energy Limited, TLOU Energy Ltd, and Others |
Unit Denominations | USD Million/Billion |
In addition, as people are inclining more & more toward convenience and demonstrating rising ownership of electrical appliances, energy consumption is also skyrocketing and, in turn, instigating the demand for methane to generate electricity and suffice the power requirements. Moreover, as methane is a potent gas for Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, numerous organizations, industries, & governments are actively seeking ways to reduce the effects of these compounds on the environment.
By upgrading the technologies, equipment, and operational practices, the adverse effects of methane can be reduced cost-effectively and continue to deliver benefits across industries in different applications. Across the coal & mining industries, removing fugitive methane from mines can enhance the productivity & safety of workers, increase revenue, and even curb harmful emissions.
In support of such ideas, numerous countries, committees, associations, & industrialists are collaborating to devise strategic means to remove barriers to methane utilization, which projects an improved overall quality of the environment and significant expansion of the Global Methane Market in the years ahead.
- Introduction
- Product Definition
- Research Process
- Assumptions
- Market Definition
- Executive Summary
- Global Methane Market Porters Analysis
- Global Methane Market Regulations & Policy
- Global Methane Market Trends & Insights
- Global Methane Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Challenges
- Global Methane Market Hotspots & Opportunities
- Global Methane Market Strategic Investments
- Third Party Investments
- Purpose of Investment
- Investment Amount
- Target Result
- Investments for Self Consumption
- Third Party Investments
- Global Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- By Volume (Thousand Tons)
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Source
- Natural
- Synthetic
- By Type
- Gasification
- Fermentation
- By Applications
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Liquefied Natural Gas
- Chemical Feedstock
- Rocket Fuel
- Power Generation
- Residential
- Others (Pulp & Paper, Rubber & Plastics, etc.)
- By End-Users
- Automotive
- Aerospace & Defence
- Electrical
- Chemical
- By Region
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- Asia-Pacific
- By Competitors
- Market Revenues
- Competition Characteristics
- By Source
- Market Size & Analysis
- North America Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues
- By Volume
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Source
- By Type
- By Application
- By End-User
- By Country
- The US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Market Size & Analysis
- South America Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues
- By Volume
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Source
- By Type
- By Application
- By End-User
- By Country
- Brazil
- Rest of South America
- Market Size & Analysis
- Europe Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues
- By Volume
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Source
- By Type
- By Application
- By End-User
- By Country
- The UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Market Size & Analysis
- Middle East & Africa Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues
- By Volume
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Source
- By Type
- By Application
- By End-User
- By Country
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Market Size & Analysis
- Asia-Pacific Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues
- By Volume
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Source
- By Type
- By Application
- By End-User
- By Country
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Market Size & Analysis
- Global Methane Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
- Competition Outlook
- Competition Matrix
- Brand Specialization
- Target Markets
- Target End Users
- Research & Development
- Strategic Alliances
- Strategic Initiatives
- Company Profiles
- American Gas Products
- Black Diamond Energy Inc.
- Bow Energy
- BP PLC
- China National Offshore Oil Company
- China National Petroleum Corporation
- Dart Energy Corporation
- G3 Exploration
- Halliburton Co.
- IGas Energy
- Metgasco Ltd.
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
- Royal Dutch Shell PLC
- Senex Energy Limited
- TLOU Energy Ltd
- Others
- Competition Matrix
- Disclaimer

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