This Industrial and Commercial Natural Gas Distribution market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.
The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $723.29 billion in 2024 to $783.68 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic growth, energy diversification strategies, expansion of gas pipeline infrastructure, government incentives and policies, and environmental regulations.
The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.03 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the transition to a low-carbon economy, shale gas and LNG developments, the rise of distributed energy resources, increased adoption of cogeneration systems, and hydrogen production from natural gas. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and smart gas networks, innovation in gas storage technologies, technological advancements in gas equipment, renewable natural gas (RNG) adoption, and carbon capture and storage (ccs) integration.
The expansion of the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market can be attributed to increased disposable income and growing demand from commercial customers. This rising demand from commercial customers is expected to fuel the growth of the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market in the future. Commercial customers are those who provide goods or services that generate revenue and typically use natural gas for various household applications, including cooking and operating refrigeration and cooling systems. For example, in 2023, the American Gas Association (AGA), a not-for-profit organization representing public and community-owned natural gas utilities in the United States, reported that there were 5.62 million commercial consumers or businesses reliant on natural gas. Thus, the increasing demand from commercial customers is driving the growth of the natural gas distribution market.
The anticipated growth in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market is further supported by the surge in urbanization. Urbanization, the concentration of population in urban areas due to migration and natural growth, significantly relies on natural gas distribution for various applications. This clean and efficient energy source supports the heating, cooling, and power requirements of commercial buildings, industries, and residential complexes, fostering the growth and development of urban centers. As per the World Bank's October 2022 report, over 50% of the global population resided in urban areas in 2022, with projections indicating a 1.5-fold increase to 6 billion by 2045, underscoring the driving force of urbanization in the natural gas distribution market.
A notable trend in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution sector is the establishment of new city gas distribution plants. Industry leaders are strategically introducing these plants across various cities to maintain their market position. For example, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) launched city gas distribution networks in six Indian cities in January 2022, facilitating the seamless supply of natural gas. This substantial investment of INR 10000 crores contributed to the project's development.
Major market players in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution arena are engaging in strategic agreements to fortify their positions. These agreements, forged with defined objectives and shared goals, offer mutual benefits. An instance of this is Entergy's announcement in October 2023 to sell its gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners. This strategic transaction forms part of Entergy's broader strategy to focus on its regulated electric utility sector.
Major companies operating in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market include Ultrapar Participacoes SA, Air Liquide SA, Korea Gas Corp., Sempra Energy, National Grid plc, Dominion Energy Inc., Enbridge Inc., Southern Company Gas, Atmos Energy Corporation, ONEOK Inc., CenterPoint Energy Inc., DTE Energy Company, Xcel Energy Inc., Duke Energy Company, Southwest Gas Holdings Inc., Spire Inc., New Jersey Resources Corporation, Northwest Natural Holding Company, South Jersey Industries Inc., Eversource Energy, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, Black Hills Corporation, AltaGas Ltd., Emera Incorporated, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation., Avista Corporation, MDU Resources Group Inc., Summit Utilities Inc., UGI Utilities Inc.
Industrial and commercial natural gas distribution encompasses systems designed for operating gas distribution networks. This gas specifically serves industrial and commercial purposes, such as steam generation, metal casting, metal tempering, electricity generation, and as a fuel for commercial vehicles.
These gas sources encompass associated gas, non-associated gas, and unconventional sources. These sources cater to diverse end users, including light-duty vehicles, medium or heavy-duty buses, as well as medium or heavy-duty trucks. Each of these end users relies on natural gas for specific operational needs within industrial and commercial contexts.
The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market statistics, including industrial and commercial natural gas distribution industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market share, detailed industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution industry. This industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market in 2024.The regions covered in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market includes revenues earned by maintaining and operating gas pipeline and facilities up to the residential gas meter. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $723.29 billion in 2024 to $783.68 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic growth, energy diversification strategies, expansion of gas pipeline infrastructure, government incentives and policies, and environmental regulations.
The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.03 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the transition to a low-carbon economy, shale gas and LNG developments, the rise of distributed energy resources, increased adoption of cogeneration systems, and hydrogen production from natural gas. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and smart gas networks, innovation in gas storage technologies, technological advancements in gas equipment, renewable natural gas (RNG) adoption, and carbon capture and storage (ccs) integration.
The expansion of the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market can be attributed to increased disposable income and growing demand from commercial customers. This rising demand from commercial customers is expected to fuel the growth of the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market in the future. Commercial customers are those who provide goods or services that generate revenue and typically use natural gas for various household applications, including cooking and operating refrigeration and cooling systems. For example, in 2023, the American Gas Association (AGA), a not-for-profit organization representing public and community-owned natural gas utilities in the United States, reported that there were 5.62 million commercial consumers or businesses reliant on natural gas. Thus, the increasing demand from commercial customers is driving the growth of the natural gas distribution market.
The anticipated growth in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market is further supported by the surge in urbanization. Urbanization, the concentration of population in urban areas due to migration and natural growth, significantly relies on natural gas distribution for various applications. This clean and efficient energy source supports the heating, cooling, and power requirements of commercial buildings, industries, and residential complexes, fostering the growth and development of urban centers. As per the World Bank's October 2022 report, over 50% of the global population resided in urban areas in 2022, with projections indicating a 1.5-fold increase to 6 billion by 2045, underscoring the driving force of urbanization in the natural gas distribution market.
A notable trend in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution sector is the establishment of new city gas distribution plants. Industry leaders are strategically introducing these plants across various cities to maintain their market position. For example, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) launched city gas distribution networks in six Indian cities in January 2022, facilitating the seamless supply of natural gas. This substantial investment of INR 10000 crores contributed to the project's development.
Major market players in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution arena are engaging in strategic agreements to fortify their positions. These agreements, forged with defined objectives and shared goals, offer mutual benefits. An instance of this is Entergy's announcement in October 2023 to sell its gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners. This strategic transaction forms part of Entergy's broader strategy to focus on its regulated electric utility sector.
Major companies operating in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market include Ultrapar Participacoes SA, Air Liquide SA, Korea Gas Corp., Sempra Energy, National Grid plc, Dominion Energy Inc., Enbridge Inc., Southern Company Gas, Atmos Energy Corporation, ONEOK Inc., CenterPoint Energy Inc., DTE Energy Company, Xcel Energy Inc., Duke Energy Company, Southwest Gas Holdings Inc., Spire Inc., New Jersey Resources Corporation, Northwest Natural Holding Company, South Jersey Industries Inc., Eversource Energy, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, Black Hills Corporation, AltaGas Ltd., Emera Incorporated, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation., Avista Corporation, MDU Resources Group Inc., Summit Utilities Inc., UGI Utilities Inc.
Industrial and commercial natural gas distribution encompasses systems designed for operating gas distribution networks. This gas specifically serves industrial and commercial purposes, such as steam generation, metal casting, metal tempering, electricity generation, and as a fuel for commercial vehicles.
These gas sources encompass associated gas, non-associated gas, and unconventional sources. These sources cater to diverse end users, including light-duty vehicles, medium or heavy-duty buses, as well as medium or heavy-duty trucks. Each of these end users relies on natural gas for specific operational needs within industrial and commercial contexts.
The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market statistics, including industrial and commercial natural gas distribution industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market share, detailed industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution industry. This industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market in 2024.The regions covered in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market includes revenues earned by maintaining and operating gas pipeline and facilities up to the residential gas meter. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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Executive Summary
Industrial and Commercial Natural Gas Distribution Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for industrial and commercial natural gas distribution ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Industrial Natural Gas Distribution; and Commercial Natural Gas Distribution2) By Source: Associated Gas; Non Associated Gas; Unconventional Sources
3) By End User: Light Duty Vehicles; Medium or Heavy Duty Buses; Medium or Heavy Duty Trucks
Subsegments:
1) By Industrial Natural Gas Distribution: Manufacturing Facilities; Power Generation Plants; Chemical Processing Plants; Oil Refineries2) By Commercial Natural Gas Distribution: Retail Stores; Office Buildings; Restaurants and Food Services; Hotels and Hospitality Venues
Key Companies Mentioned: Ultrapar Participacoes SA; Air Liquide SA; Korea Gas Corp.; Sempra Energy; National Grid plc
Countries: Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; New Zealand; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; France; Germany; UK; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The major companies featured in this Industrial and Commercial Natural Gas Distribution market report include:- Ultrapar Participacoes SA
- Air Liquide SA
- Korea Gas Corp.
- Sempra Energy
- National Grid plc
- Dominion Energy Inc.
- Enbridge Inc.
- Southern Company Gas
- Atmos Energy Corporation
- ONEOK Inc.
- CenterPoint Energy Inc.
- DTE Energy Company
- Xcel Energy Inc.
- Duke Energy Company
- Southwest Gas Holdings Inc.
- Spire Inc.
- New Jersey Resources Corporation
- Northwest Natural Holding Company
- South Jersey Industries Inc.
- Eversource Energy
- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
- Black Hills Corporation
- AltaGas Ltd.
- Emera Incorporated
- Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation.
- Avista Corporation
- MDU Resources Group Inc.
- Summit Utilities Inc.
- UGI Utilities Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 175 |
| Published | April 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 783.68 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1030 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 29 |
