Middle East Natural Gas Storage Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2024-2032)

Report Description

The Middle East Natural Gas Storage market was valued at USD 4.6 Billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period (2024-2032).

Middle East Natural Gas Storage Market Size & Forecast

The Middle East Natural Gas Storage market was valued at USD 4.6 Billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of around 3.2% during the forecast period (2024-2032). The Middle East natural gas storage market plays a crucial role in the regional energy system, due to the rising demand for energy security and the steady increase in natural gas production. With the region remaining a consistently prominent exporter of natural gas, nations like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran have continued to prioritize the development and growth of their stored natural gas. These facilities help predict fluctuations in demand throughout the year, stabilizing the supply of gas, and improving the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The market is backed by a well-developed network of existing underground storage infrastructure, depleted oil and gas reservoirs, and salt domes, helping to meet the domestic consumption as well as export demand.

Middle East Natural Gas Storage Market Analysis

The region’s governments are also focusing on the storage of natural gas for energy diversification, reducing dependence on oil and transitioning to renewable energy sources. The advancements in storage technologies combined with rising capital investments by domestic and international energy companies are adding more fuel to the market’s growth. Furthermore, due to the geopolitical factors that exist globally and the uncertainty in the supply of energy, countries in the Middle East are improving their storage facilities.

Middle East Natural Gas Storage Market Trends

Increase in the Domestic Energy Demand: The domestic energy demand is one of the major factors that have led to the increase of natural gas storage in the Middle East. The pressures for quick development of infrastructure and industrial growth especially in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar which are the major countries consuming energy within the region through rapid urbanization and industrialization have raised the demand for efficient energy sources. Considering the increasing population coupled with economic development, natural gas that is used for power generation, heating, and other industrial processes has become even more in demand.

Thus, the Nations in the region are currently putting a lot of capital into Natural gas facilities to meet this demand. To illustrate this, Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision plan seeks to develop the country’s natural gas consumption as a strategy for de-emphasizing oil. In terms of storage, the UAE is also improving the storage of natural gas to meet the region’s growing energy demand and to bring about balance in its supply during periods of high demand. Stressing the need to enhance the current storage capacity means that the nations can deal efficiently with the issues linked to the distribution of natural gas, avert supply hiccups and ultimately foster energy security.

Qatar is Expected to Grow with Significant CAGR During Forecast Period

Qatar influences a considerable market demand for natural gas storage across the Middle Eastern region. This dominance is mainly because of the supply of natural gas, particularly from the North Field, the largest non-associated natural gas field in the world. Natural gas has been a primary strategic resource in Qatar’s economy placing the country among the world leaders in LNG production, export, and storage with large investments in both liquefaction and storage assets. Among other Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE, Qatar also has immense natural gas production and storage, but due to its specific concentration on natural gas, especially LNG, and abundant proved reserves occupies the premier position in the Middle East natural gas storage market.

Middle East Natural Gas Storage Industry Overview

• The Middle East Natural Gas Storage market is competitive and fragmented, with the presence of several country market players. The key players are adopting different growth strategies to enhance their market presence, such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, new product launches, geographical expansions, and mergers and acquisitions. Some of the major players operating in the market include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Dana Gas, Oman Oil Company, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), ExxonMobil Corporation, ENOC Group, and TAQA.

Middle East Natural Gas Storage Market Report Coverage

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• Detailed examination of drivers, restraints, key trends, and opportunities prevailing in the industry.
• The study comprehensively covers the market across different segments.
• Deep dive regional level analysis of the industry.

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Research Methodology

Research Methodology for the Middle East Natural Gas Storage Market Analysis (2024-2032)

Analyzing the historical market, estimating the current market, and forecasting the future market of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market were the three major steps undertaken to create and analyze the adoption of Middle East Natural Gas Storage in major countries. Exhaustive secondary research was conducted to collect the historical market numbers and estimate the current market size. Secondly, to validate these insights, numerous findings and assumptions were taken into consideration. Moreover, exhaustive primary interviews were also conducted, with industry experts across the value chain of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market. Post assumption and validation of market numbers through primary interviews, we employed a top-down/bottom-up approach to forecasting the complete market size. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation methods were adopted to estimate and analyze the market size of segments and sub-segments of the industry pertains to detailed methodology is explained below:

Analysis of Historical Market Size

Step 1: In-Depth Study of Secondary Sources:

A detailed secondary study was conducted to obtain the historical market size of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market through company internal sources such as annual reports & financial statements, performance presentations, press releases, etc., and external sources including journals, news & articles, government publications, competitor publications, sector reports, third-party database, and other credible publications.

Step 2: Market Segmentation:

After obtaining the historical market size of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market, we conducted a detailed secondary analysis to gather historical market insights and share for different segments & sub-segments for major regions. Major segments are included in the report as type and country. Further country-level analyses were conducted to evaluate the overall adoption of testing models in that region.

Step 3: Factor Analysis:

After acquiring the historical market size of different segments and sub-segments, we conducted a detailed factor analysis to estimate the current market size of the Middle East natural gas storage market. Further, we conducted factor analysis using dependent and independent variables such as the type of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market. A thorough analysis was conducted of demand and supply-side scenarios considering top partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, business expansion, and product launches in the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market sector across the country

Current Market Size Estimate & Forecast

Current Market Sizing: Based on actionable insights from the above 3 steps, we arrived at the current market size, key players in the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market, and market shares of the segments. All the required percentage shares split, and market breakdowns were determined using the above-mentioned secondary approach and were verified through primary interviews.

Estimation & Forecasting: For market estimation and forecast, weights were assigned to varied factors including drivers & trends, restraints, and opportunities available for the stakeholders. After analyzing these factors, relevant forecasting techniques i.e., the top-down/bottom-up approach were applied to arrive at the market forecast 2032 for different segments and sub-segments across the major markets in India. The research methodology adopted to estimate the market size encompasses:

• The industry’s market size, in terms of revenue (USD) and the adoption rate of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market across the major markets domestically
• All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns of market segments and sub-segments
• Key players in the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market regarding products offered. Also, the growth strategies adopted by these players to compete in the fast-growing market.

Market Size and Share Validation

Primary Research: In-depth interviews were conducted with the Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) including Top Level Executives (CXO/VPs, Sales Head, Marketing Head, Operational Head, Regional Head, Country Head, etc.) across major regions. Primary research findings were then summarized, and statistical analysis was performed to prove the stated hypothesis. Inputs from primary research were consolidated with secondary findings, hence turning information into actionable insights.

Split of Primary Participants in Different Regions

Market Engineering

The data triangulation technique was employed to complete the overall market estimation and to arrive at precise statistical numbers for each segment and sub-segment of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market. Data was split into several segments & sub-segments post studying various parameters and trends in the areas of the type, in the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market.

The main objective of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage Market Study

The current & future market trends of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market were pinpointed in the study. Investors can gain strategic insights to base their discretion for investments on the qualitative and quantitative analysis performed in the study. Current and future market trends determined the overall attractiveness of the market at a state level, providing a platform for the industrial participant to exploit the untapped market to benefit from a first-mover advantage. Other quantitative goals of the studies include:

• • Analyze the current and forecast market size of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market in terms of value (USD). Also, analyze the current and forecast market size of different segments and sub-segments.
  • Segments in the study include areas of type.
  • Define and analyze the regulatory framework for the Middle East Natural Gas Storage
  • Analyze the value chain involved with the presence of various intermediaries, along with analyzing customer and competitor behaviors of the industry.
  • Analyze the current and forecast market size of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market for the major region.
  • Major Countries in Middle East studied in the report include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Rest of the Middle East
  • Company profile of the Middle East Natural Gas Storage market and the growth strategies adopted by the market players to sustain in the fast-growing market.
  • Deep dive state-level analysis of the industry

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