The global natural gas storage market size is anticipated to reach 742.3 bcm by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2030. Increasing natural gas usage over coal in industries owing to low cost and environmental benefits coupled with favorable government regulation is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
Natural gas consumption is highest during the wintertime and lowest during mild-weather months in North America and Europe, in particular, thus there are significant variations in seasonal demand, which also drives the market. Storage facilities are vital for continuous supply required to cater to rising energy demand.
Demand for underground storage of natural gas is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period owing to energy security concerns with rising production. Storage providers are focusing on storing the gas with long-term contract. Numerous market players are engaged in the ownership of storage facilities, including pipeline operators, utilities, and storage owners, which offers investors the potential for profit.
Critical transmission capacity coupled with high installation price restraints are estimated to hinder the growth for the industry over the next seven years. However, ample supply of gas coupled with enhanced recovery technologies is projected to deliver several profitable opportunities to storage providers.
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Rising demand for natural gas in end-use industries, such as transportation, industrial purpose, and electricity generation, is expected to drive the market growth
Rapid industrialization and urbanization in emerging economies of Latin America and Asia Pacific is projected to spur the market growth over the forecast period
Underground storage held the largest market share in 2024. Natural gas is primarily stored in underground storage facilities, which is further segmented into depleted gas reservoirs, aquifers, and salt caverns
Depleted gas reservoirs accounted for the largest market share in underground natural gas storage
Salt cavern segment has been projected to witness the fastest CAGR over the forecast period
North America led the global market in 2024 and will retain the leading position throughout the forecast years owing to increasing exploration and production activities in the region coupled with seasonal demand for natural gas
Asia Pacific is expected to register the maximum CAGR from 2024 to 2030 due to high demand and implementation of the coal-to-gas policy by various countries in the region
Grand View Research has segmented the global natural gas storage market report based on type and region:
Natural Gas Storage Type Outlook (Volume, BCM, 2018 - 2030)
Underground
Depleted gas Reservoir
Aquifer Reservoir
Salt Caverns
Above Ground
Natural Gas Storage Regional Outlook (Volume, BCM, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
Russia
UK
France
Italy
Ukraine
Asia Pacific
China
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa
UAE
South Africa
List of Key Players in the Natural Gas Storage Market
McDermott International, Inc.
NAFTA A.S.
TransCanada Corp.
Royal Vopak N.V.
Chart Industries
Uniper
Sempra
Enbridge, Inc.
Gazprom
Martin Midstream Partners L.P.
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