Japan Compressed Natural Gas Market Size & Outlook

The compressed natural gas market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 20,857.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.3% is expected of Japan compressed natural gas market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$13,082.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$20,857.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8.3%
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Japan compressed natural gas market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Japan compressed natural gas market highlights

  • The Japan compressed natural gas market generated a revenue of USD 13,082.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 20,857.7 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, non associated gas was the largest revenue generating source in 2024.
  • Refinery is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Compressed natural gas market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 13,082.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 20,857.7 million
Growth rate8.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentNon associated gas
Fastest growing segmentRefinery
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRefinery, Associated Gas, Non Associated Gas
Key market players worldwideExxonMobil, BP PLC, TotalEnergies SE, Chevron Corp, Eni, Equinor ASA, ConocoPhillips, Cabot Energy, Gazprom, Shell PLC, Occidental Petroleum Corp

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 7.4% of the global compressed natural gas market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China compressed natural gas market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Australia is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 11,576.0 million by 2030.

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Compressed Natural Gas Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Cabot Energy View profile 11-50 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.cabot-energy.com/
ExxonMobil View profile 10001+ Irving, Texas, United States, North America https://corporate.exxonmobil.com
Occidental Petroleum Corp View profile 12570 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX, United States, 77046 https://www.oxy.com
Equinor ASA View profile 24467 Forusbeen 50, Stavanger, Norway, N-4035 https://www.equinor.com
Gazprom View profile 10001+ Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation, Europe http://www.gazprom.com
ConocoPhillips View profile 10000 925 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, United States, 77079 https://www.conocophillips.com
BP PLC View profile 87800 1 St James's Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4PD https://www.bp.com
Shell PLC View profile 100000 Shell Centre, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7NA https://www.shell.com
Eni View profile 10001+ Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe http://www.eni.com/en_IT/home.html
TotalEnergies SE View profile 100000 2, Place Jean Millier, La Defense 6, Courbevoie, France, 92400 https://www.totalenergies.com
Chevron Corp View profile 45600 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA, United States, 94583-2324 https://www.chevron.com

Japan compressed natural gas market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to compressed natural gas market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Non associated gas was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.94% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan compressed natural gas market based on refinery, associated gas, non associated gas covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The compressed natural gas (CNG) market in Japan is characterized by a strong reliance on imported natural gas, as domestic production remains limited. Following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, there has been a significant shift towards natural gas for electricity generation, increasing demand for CNG as a cleaner fuel alternative.

The market is supported by government policies promoting the use of CNG in transportation and other sectors to reduce carbon emissions. Japan's advanced infrastructure for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports facilitates the supply chain for CNG, although the number of refueling stations remains limited.

Additionally, the competitive landscape is evolving due to regulatory changes that encourage market entry and innovation, positioning CNG as a key component in Japan's energy transition strategy towards sustainability and energy security.

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