Natural Gas Pipeline Transport Market Report 2025

The natural gas pipeline transport market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.85 billion in 2024 to $20.04 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to energy demand and consumption, environmental considerations and clean energy transition, economic growth and industrial expansion, government policies and energy security, global trade and interconnected gas markets.

The natural gas pipeline transport market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to renewable energy integration and gas-to-power, transition to low-carbon energy systems, infrastructure investments and energy access, emerging market demand for natural gas, climate change mitigation and emission reduction goals. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of renewable gas, modernization of aging pipeline infrastructure, regulatory support for pipeline development, shift towards long-distance and cross-border pipelines, and integration of cybersecurity measures.

The anticipated rise in natural gas consumption is poised to drive the growth of the natural gas pipeline transport market in the foreseeable future. Natural gas, derived from organic remnants, is transported through pipelines across regional or international borders to cater to market demands. A notable example is the United States, where, in January 2023, the Energy Information Administration reported a record daily high consumption of 141 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas. Furthermore, natural gas consumption in the electric power sector witnessed a 45% increase in December 2022. Consequently, the escalating use of natural gas is a key factor propelling the expansion of the natural gas pipeline transport market.

The expanding energy demand is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the natural gas pipeline transport market. Energy demand, measured in terms of power or fuel consumption, reflects the total energy needed to meet specific system, regional, or societal requirements. Natural gas pipelines emerge as a reliable and cost-effective solution for transporting large gas volumes over extensive distances, supporting industrial and economic growth. Their adaptability, environmental considerations, and integration with renewable energy align with the role they play in addressing the surging global energy demand. Notably, projections from the Energy Information Administration in April 2023 indicate a 5% to 32% rise in energy usage in the US industrial sector between 2022 and 2050, underscoring the growth-driving impact of increasing energy demand on the natural gas pipeline transport market.

Technological advancements stand out as a prominent trend gaining momentum in the natural gas pipeline transport market. Major industry players are actively involved in developing innovative technologies to maintain their market standing. For instance, in December 2022, ABB Ltd, a Switzerland-based provider of digital technologies, introduced Sensi+, an analyzer designed to enhance pipeline operation and maintenance efficiency while reducing costs. This technology enables precise and instantaneous assessment of up to three pollutants (H2S, H2O, and CO2) in any natural gas stream, contributing to safer, simpler, and more effective pipeline monitoring and operations. With features such as built-in self-diagnostics, automated laser line-locking, in-the-moment cross-interference compensation, and health monitoring, the Sensi+ analyzer exemplifies the ongoing technological advancements in the natural gas pipeline transport market.

The formation of joint ventures emerges as a strategic trend adopted by major companies operating in the natural gas pipeline transport market to gain a competitive advantage. Joint ventures involve the collaboration of two or more entities, combining resources and efforts for a specific project or business activity, with shared risks and rewards. An illustrative example is the joint venture between Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline LLC (Tejas), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc., and Howard Energy Partners (HEP), aimed at expanding their respective Eagle Ford natural gas transportation systems. This collaborative project encompasses the construction of over 120 miles of new large-diameter pipeline.

In February 2023, Williams, a US-based natural gas processing and transportation company, acquired MountainWest Pipeline for $1.5 billion, reinforcing its presence in the western United States and diversifying its business portfolio to include more FERC-regulated natural gas transmission and storage. MountainWest Pipeline, a US-based interstate natural gas pipeline company, provides storage and transportation services in Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah.

Major companies operating in the natural gas pipeline transport market include Saipem SpA, Technip Energies NV, Enterprise Products Partners LP, Kinder Morgan Inc., Chevron Corporation, PetroChina Company Limited, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Transneft PJSC, Enbridge Inc., Oneok Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Energy Transfer LP, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, Williams Companies Inc., TC Energy Corporation, Cheniere Energy Inc., Sempra Energy, National Grid plc, Antero Midstream Corporation, Crestwood Equity Partners LP, DCP Midstream LP, Targa Resources Corp., Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP, MPLX LP, Plains All American Pipeline LP, Shell Midstream Partners LP, EnLink Midstream Partners LP, Summit Midstream Partners LP, NGL Energy Partners LP.

North America was the largest region in the natural gas pipeline market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the natural gas pipeline transport market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the natural gas pipeline transport market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the natural gas pipeline transport market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The transportation of natural gas through pipelines is a reliable and secure means of connecting gas producers to consumers. These pipelines play a crucial role in transporting natural gas from its source to distribution points.

The various pipeline types are employed, including gathering pipelines, transportation pipelines, and distribution pipelines. A gathering pipeline, a specific type within this system, is responsible for conveying gas or oil from an operational production facility to a transmission line or main. It encompasses diverse components, such as transmission pipes, compressor stations, metering stations, and valves, which find applications both onshore and offshore.

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The natural gas pipeline transport market includes revenues earned by entities by providing purification, transmission and storage, and distribution of natural gas. 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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