Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Virtual Pipeline Market Report 2026

The liquefied natural gas (lng) virtual pipeline market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.45 billion in 2025 to $1.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to development of conventional storage systems, deployment of standard lng containers, increasing industrial and commercial lng demand, early adoption of pressurized lng containers, expansion of lng transport modes.

The liquefied natural gas (lng) virtual pipeline market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in modular storage technologies, growth in virtual pipeline solutions, increasing regulatory support for lng transport, rising integration with remote and off-grid industrial applications, adoption of digital monitoring and logistics optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of lng virtual pipeline networks, increasing adoption of modular lng storage units, growth in cryogenic tank deployments, rising demand for lng delivery via truck, rail, and ship, integration of advanced lng logistics and tracking solutions.

The rising demand for clean energy sources is expected to drive growth in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) virtual pipeline market. Clean energy sources include renewable and sustainable technologies with minimal environmental impact, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal power. The increasing interest in these sources is fueled by environmental concerns and the need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels due to their renewable nature and minimal ecological footprint. LNG virtual pipelines improve access to clean energy by transporting liquefied natural gas to regions without pipeline infrastructure, thereby lowering emissions and supporting cleaner energy alternatives. For instance, in February 2023, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US-based government agency, reported that by the end of 2022, the U.S. electric power sector had installed 73 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, with plans to increase this capacity by 43% (32 GW) in 2023. Additionally, wind and solar power together accounted for 14% of U.S. electricity generation in 2022, with projections indicating this share would rise to 16% in 2023 and 18% in 2024. This growing demand for clean energy sources will drive the LNG virtual pipeline market.

Major companies in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) virtual pipeline market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as virtual LNG pipelines, to enhance energy accessibility, reduce infrastructure constraints, and ensure reliable fuel supply for power generation and industrial applications. Virtual LNG pipelines are modular, small-scale liquefaction and transportation systems that allow natural gas to be liquefied, transported by road in cryogenic containers, and delivered to end users not connected to conventional pipeline networks. For example, in March 2023, Galileo Global Technologies Limited, an Argentina-based energy technology company, launched a new virtual LNG pipeline in the Cuyo region of Argentina to supply a thermal power generation plant. The system, designed for uninterrupted energy delivery, includes nine Cryobox units producing approximately 120 tons of liquefied natural gas per day, supplying a 40 MW power plant, and enabling efficient energy transport to remote locations while reducing environmental impact and operating costs.

In January 2024, Nebula Energy LLC, a US-based oil and gas company, acquired a majority stake in AG&P LNG for $300 million. This acquisition is intended to bolster Nebula Energy’s position in the LNG sector. The investment is expected to enhance AG&P LNG’s capabilities in building downstream LNG infrastructure, addressing the growing energy needs in Asia, where LNG is increasingly seen as a crucial fuel for reducing carbon emissions. AG&P Terminals & Logistics Pte Ltd, based in the UAE, is a company specializing in virtual pipelines for the oil and gas industry.

Major companies operating in the liquefied natural gas (lng) virtual pipeline market are ExxonMobil Corporation, TotalEnergies SE, Cheniere Energy Inc., Linde plc, Siemens Energy AG, Air Liquide S.A., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Baker Hughes, McDermott International Ltd., Sempra Energy, Dominion Energy Inc., Fluor Corporation, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., IHI Corporation, Technip Energies NV, TechnipFMC plc, Wärtsilä Corporation, JGC Holdings Corporation, Black & Veatch Corp, MAN Energy Solutions, Gaztransport & Technigaz SA, Chart Industries Inc., GreenLine Mobility Solutions Limited.

North America was the largest region in the LNG virtual pipeline market in 2025. The regions covered in the liquefied natural gas (lng) virtual pipeline market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the liquefied natural gas (lng) virtual pipeline market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The LNG virtual pipeline market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as LNG transportation logistics, operational management of cryogenic storage and transport units, safety compliance, and technological support for efficient distribution. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The LNG virtual pipeline market also includes sales of LNG storage tanks, specialized transport vehicles, and regasification facilities. 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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