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Global Methane Market Research Report: Forecast (2022-2027)

Methane Market- By Source (Natural, Synthetic), By Type (Gasification, Fermentation), By Applications (Fuel, Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, Chemical Feedstock, Rocket Fuel, Po...wer Generation, Residential, Others), By End-Users (Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Electrical, Chemical) and other Read more

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  • 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
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. 


Global Methane Market Research Report: Forecast (2022-2027)

Market Segmentation

Based on Application:

  • Fuel
  • Natural Gas
  • Liquefied Natural Gas
  • Chemical Feedstock
  • Rocket Fuel
  • Power Generation
  • Residential
  • Others (Pulp & Paper, Rubber & Plastics, etc.)

Of them all, the Fuel application is anticipated to demonstrate the fastest growth in the Global Methane Market during 2022-27. It owes principally to the capabilities of methane to produce substantial heat & light energy by mass than fossil fuels like gasoline, coal, etc., and generate fewer emissions than other hydrocarbons & fossil fuels.

Besides, as more and more people are becoming aware of the fuel application of methane, its demand is escalating swiftly for various residential & industrial applications to run appliances & machinery. Hence, these aspects project that the demand for methane will be seen extensively for fuel applications, which will contribute to the overall market growth in the nearer future.

Based on Source:

  • Natural 
  • Synthetic

Here, the Natural source is projected to contribute significantly to the market expansion through 2027, principally due to the mounting inclination of people toward using cleaner resources. As methane derived from natural resources is burned and has greener effects on the environment, the utilization of such materials is rising drastically across several industries and, in turn, stimulating the overall market growth.

Moreover, the surging awareness among industries about other benefits of naturally derived methane, like a better alternative to oil & coal, richer carbon content, and abundant availability, are other aspects positively influencing its demand and projecting a swift expansion of the Global Methane Market in the years to come.

Regional Landscape

Geographically, the Global Methane Market expands across:

  • North America
  • South America 
  • Europe
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Asia-Pacific

Of all regions globally, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to dominate the Methane Market with the largest share during 2022-27. The regional market is likely to be driven primarily by massive investments by governments of different countries in significant developments in several industries like automotive, aerospace, chemical, and electrical, among others, i.e., notably surging the demand for methane while generating growth opportunities for companies to increase their production capabilities in order to cater to these rising needs for methane across the region.

Besides, owing to the controversies on methane emission, several leading players, industrialists, governments, and other organizations are actively seeking ways to reduce these emissions and continue using methane in an effective manner. Hence, in view of these aspects, the Asia-Pacific Methane Market is anticipated to witness swift expansion in the coming years.

Market Dynamics

Growth Opportunity: The advent of Shale Gas Technology 

As controversies on methane gas utilization have brought challenges for different industries to attain its benefits, the leading players in the Global Methane Market are seeking alternatives like shale gas technology and, consequently, generating remunerative prospects for the industry. It would aid the production & processing of petrochemicals, where methane can be used as a natural gas in the heating & electrical sectors.

Possible Restraint: Side Effects of Methane on the Environment

As more and more people are becoming aware of the ill effects of methane on the environment, since it is a potent greenhouse gas, their concerns over environmental sustainability is indeed hindering the demand for methane. Besides, the difficult storage & transportation and the explosive nature of methane, exhibiting some severe risks, are the other factors that can negatively affect its demand and hamper the overall expansion of the Global Methane Market in the years to come.

Key Questions Answered in the Market Research Report:

  1. What are the overall statistics or estimates (Overview, Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Segmentation, Shares) of the Global Methane Market?
  2. What are the region-wise industry size, growth drivers, and challenges?
  3. What are the key innovations, opportunities, current & future trends, and regulations in the Global Methane Market?
  4. Who are the key competitors, their key strengths & weaknesses, and how do they perform in the Global Methane Market based on the competitive benchmarking matrix?
  5. What are the key results derived from surveys conducted during the Global Methane Market study?

Frequently Asked Questions

   A. The Methane Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5.8% during 2022-27.

   A. Growing concerns over environmental sustainability, coupled with the tough storage & transportation and the explosive nature of methane that poses significant risks, are the key factors projected to potentially hamper the expansion of the Methane Market through 2027.

   A. Fuel is anticipated to emerge as an area of remunerative opportunities for the leading players in the Methane Market over the forecast years.

  1. Introduction
    1. Product Definition
    2. Research Process
    3. Assumptions
    4. Market Definition
  2. Executive Summary
  3. Global Methane Market Porters Analysis
  4. Global Methane Market Regulations & Policy
  5. Global Methane Market Trends & Insights
  6. Global Methane Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers
    2. Challenges
  7. Global Methane Market Hotspots & Opportunities
  8. Global Methane Market Strategic Investments
    1. Third Party Investments
      1. Purpose of Investment
      2. Investment Amount
      3. Target Result
    2. Investments for Self Consumption
  9. Global Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. By Volume (Thousand Tons)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Source
        1. Natural
        2. Synthetic
      2. By Type
        1. Gasification
        2. Fermentation
      3. By Applications
        1. Fuel
        2. Natural Gas
        3. Liquefied Natural Gas
        4. Chemical Feedstock
        5. Rocket Fuel
        6. Power Generation
        7. Residential
        8. Others (Pulp & Paper, Rubber & Plastics, etc.)
      4. By End-Users
        1. Automotive
        2. Aerospace & Defence
        3. Electrical
        4. Chemical
      5. By Region
        1. North America
        2. South America
        3. Europe
        4. Middle East & Africa
        5. Asia-Pacific
      6. By Competitors
        1. Market Revenues
        2. Competition Characteristics
  10. North America Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
      2. By Volume
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Source
      2. By Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End-User
      5. By Country
        1. The US
        2. Canada
        3. Mexico
  11. South America Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
      2. By Volume
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Source
      2. By Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End-User
      5. By Country
        1. Brazil
        2. Rest of South America
  12. Europe Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
      2. By Volume
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Source
      2. By Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End-User
      5. By Country
        1. The UK
        2. Germany
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Rest of Europe
  13. Middle East & Africa Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
      2. By Volume
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Source
      2. By Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End-User
      5. By Country
        1. GCC
        2. South Africa
        3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
  14. Asia-Pacific Methane Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
      2. By Volume
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Source
      2. By Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End-User
      5. By Country
        1. China
        2. India
        3. Japan
        4. Australia
        5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
  15. Global Methane Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
  16. Competition Outlook
    1. Competition Matrix
      1. Brand Specialization
      2. Target Markets
      3. Target End Users
      4. Research & Development
      5. Strategic Alliances
      6. Strategic Initiatives
    2. Company Profiles
      1. American Gas Products
      2. Black Diamond Energy Inc.
      3. Bow Energy
      4. BP PLC
      5. China National Offshore Oil Company
      6. China National Petroleum Corporation
      7. Dart Energy Corporation
      8. G3 Exploration
      9. Halliburton Co.
      10. IGas Energy
      11. Metgasco Ltd.
      12. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
      13. Royal Dutch Shell PLC
      14. Senex Energy Limited
      15. TLOU Energy Ltd
      16. Others
  17. Disclaimer


Methane Market Segmentation