| Study Period | 2020 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 3.20 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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City Gas Distribution Market Analysis
The City Gas Distribution Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.2% during the forecast period.
- In 2018, power sector is the largest end-use sector for natural gas or city gas consumption, accounting for nearly 39% of global natural gas consumption. Power generation through gas-fired power plants has a significant market share. Natural gas, as a relatively clean fuel than coal in getting preference for power generation in several nations of the world. During 2018, electricity generation from natural gas has taken a y-o-y growth of around 4%.
- The rate of urbanization primarily drives the consumption of city gas. With the properties of emitting low carbon particles than coal and oil, city gas has a tremendous potential to reduce the growing carbon emission. It has been estimated that during the year 2018, nearly 76% of the coal and 63% of the oil consumed around the world is from the urban area. Moreover, it is estimated that the share of the urban population has increased from 30% in 1950 to nearly 55% in 2018, and by 2050, it is expected to reach 66%. Thus, the rapid growth in urbanization especially in the developing economies is expected to create an opportunity for the city gas distribution market in the near future.
- The Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the city gas distribution market with a higher demand for natural gas in the region during the forecasting period. With rising urbanization, the demand for natural gas is expected to exceed 20% of global natural gas demand.
City Gas Distribution Market Trends
Power Sector to Dominate the Market
- Natural gas, as a cleaner fuel than coal and oil, has become a prevalent fuel for electricity generation. In the 1970s and 1980s, the popularity of coal-powered plants was higher due to its low operating cost and unavailability of an alternative source of power generation. However, due to economic and technological developments, the natural gas-fired powered plant has become popular since 1990.
- Globally, gas-fired power generation increased by nearly 4% in 2018, with the United States and China as the major contributors. In 2018, gas-fired power plant took significant turns of nearly 30% growth in China, decreased by 7% in Europe due to renewables generation, and it rose by 28% in South Korea.
- The United States electricity generation from natural gas has increased by nearly 13% in 2018, from 1295 billion kilowatt-hours in 2017 and is the largest source of electricity generation with 35% market share.
- Apart from existing natural gas power plants, India is planning to set up 24,000 MW of gas-based power plants, at an investment of INR 1 lakh crore. The addition of this project is expected to increase gas-based electricity generation in the country, and it would create an opportunity for the gas distribution company like GAIL, for natural gas supply.
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Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific region is more focusing on the cleaner version of fuels rather than just focusing on crude oil and its products. With the highest demand for natural gas in domestic and industrial uses, the market is most significant among all others.
- Asia-Pacific is expected to account for nearly 1000 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas consumption by 2025, with the combination of high energy demand growth and low penetration of gas during 2018. With the consideration of urbanization trends, along with ongoing air pollution stability developments, Asia-Pacific is expected to have a dominant market during the forecasting period.
- China is expected to have increase in merger and acquisition activities in the gas sector, especially with oil major and energy companies. China new policy to develop its downstream gas business allows foreign players to participate in gas business of cities, with population more than 50,000. The inclusion of foreign players is expected to create stiff competition with the domestic players.
- India on the other hand, is developing it city gas distribution market tremendously. From its 35 geographical areas during early 2000s, India during 2019 have access to city gas in more than 90 geographical areas and is preparing to have access to more than 220 geographical areas by 2029, which is expected to include nearly 70% of India's total population.
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City Gas Distribution Industry Overview
The city gas distribution market is fragmented. The key players in the market include Southern Co., Enel SpA, Enbridge Inc., Dominion Energy Inc., TC Energy Corporation, Kinder Morgan Inc, and Sempra Energy.
City Gas Distribution Market Leaders
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Enel SpA
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Enbridge Inc.
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Dominion Energy Inc.
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TC Energy Corporation
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Southern Co.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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City Gas Distribution Industry Segmentation
The city gas distribution market include:
| End-User | Industrial |
| Power Sector | |
| Residential and Commercial Buildings | |
| Transportation | |
| Type | Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Pipeline Natural Gas (PNG) | |
| Geography | North America |
| Asia-Pacific | |
| Europe | |
| South America | |
| Middle-East and Africa |
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City Gas Distribution Market Research FAQs
What is the current City Gas Distribution Market size?
The City Gas Distribution Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.2% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in City Gas Distribution Market?
Enel SpA, Enbridge Inc., Dominion Energy Inc., TC Energy Corporation and Southern Co. are the major companies operating in the City Gas Distribution Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in City Gas Distribution Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in City Gas Distribution Market?
In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in City Gas Distribution Market.
What years does this City Gas Distribution Market cover?
The report covers the City Gas Distribution Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the City Gas Distribution Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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