Natural gas storage is a large reservoirin which gas is stored for an indefinite period. These natural gas storage facilities are used for later consumption when needed.  Storage facilities are essential for managing the supply and demand gap. Natural gas is versatile and used as efficient fuel in transportation.

The natural gas storage market is segmented depending on its various characteristics. On the basis of storage type, it is categorized into the underground, above ground, and floating natural gas storage. Aquifers and depleted reservoirs are used for underground natural gas storage. Natural gas is environment friendly, hence, it is stored underground and in above ground reservoirs. Region wise, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA contribute largely in demand for natural gas storage, which is anticipated to boost the growth of the market during the forecast timeframe.

Scope of the report

COVID-19 scenario analysis

• Natural gas market is less sensitive to COVID-19 impact in short-term growth, as natural gas has limited exposure in transportation compared to oil resources.
• However, the long-term growth depends on the government regulations and policies in post pandemic period.
• Natural gas import market is disrupted in Asia and Europe, which will further negatively impact the market for LNG. Buyers are postponing contracts and manufacturers are delaying ongoing projects, which will hamper the market growth of natural gas storage market.
• Delay in the investment decisions (investment cuts) due to supply chain disruptions and limited labor force are anticipated to have a negative impact of the market. 

    
Top impacting factors: market scenario analysis, trends, drivers, and impact analysis

The natural gas storage system adds flexibility to the gas transportation network, thus benefiting the industrial sector. Rise in industrialization and increase in urbanization are the major factors driving the growth of the natural gas storage market. Increase in population leads to high usage of natural gas in transportations, electricity generation, and oil &gas exploration activities. The natural gas storage system is versatile, and further, a gas storage facility is used for marinating commodity liquidity at the trading center to help in countering price uncertainty. The demand for natural gas storage is expected to increase during the forecast period, owing to its advantage such as cost-effectiveness. However, the installation process of natural gas storage is high and emits harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and carbon compounds. These factors are the major restraints of the natural gas storage market.

Key segments covered

Key market players

The major players operating in the natural gas storage market are Centrica, Tenchip, Worely Parsons, Niska Gas storage, Spectra Energy, Foster Wheeler, and Samsung Heavy Industries. Expansions, acquisitions, partnerships, and new product developments are the key strategies adopted by these players to strengthen their foothold in the market and to expand their business in potential markets. They have been focusing on strategies such as organic and inorganic growth developments, including contracts and investments.

Key benefits of the report

• This study presents the analytical depiction of the global natural gas storage market industry along with the current trends and market estimation to determine the imminent investment pockets
• The report represents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the natural gas storage market share
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2020 to 2027 to highlight the natural gas storage market growth scenario
• The report provides a detailed market analysis depending on competitive and how the competition will take shape in coming years
• This report helps users in comprehending the key product segments and their future

Questions answered in the global natural gas storage market research report:

• Which are the leading players active in the global natural gas storage market?
• What are the current trends that will influence the market in the next few years?
• What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities of the market?
• What should be the response of the natural gas storage market players amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
• What are the projections for the future that would help in taking further strategic steps?
• What is the outlook of the industry?
• What are the emerging key segments in the natural gas storage market?
• What are the major changes and assessments in natural gas storage market dynamics?