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Natural Gas Liquid Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//9403-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Anshula Mandaokar| November 2024

Natural gas undergoes processing to make NGLs, which are products like ethane, propane, butane, and natural gasoline. They play a big role in the energy world. Many things, like supply and demand, changes in infrastructure, and new rules, can change how a market works.
A big reason for the growth of the NGL market is the need for energy all over the world. Growing economies and populations mean that the world needs more and more types of cheap energy sources. NGLs are versatile fuels that are used in many areas, from home heating to making petrochemicals. So, changes in the NGL market are caused by changes in the need for energy around the world.

Technology changes have a big impact on the NGL market. Costs have gone down because of new ways to mine and handle NGL that make the process more efficient. The ability to move and store NGLs better has also made it easier to trade them all over the world. It's likely that better technology will lead to even better ways to get oil, make production more efficient, and change the way the market works in general.

There are two main forces that govern the NGL market: supply and demand. There is a straight link between making natural gas and making natural gas liquids. Because of this, changes in how natural gas is researched and made have an impact on the flow of NGLs. A lot of different fields, like those that make petrochemicals, plastics, and energy, need NGLs. So they can make good choices, people in the market need to know about and be able to guess these changes in want and supply.
Changes in facilities also have a big effect on the NGL market. To move and handle NGLs quickly and effectively, you need to build lines, storage facilities, and processing plants. When infrastructure gets better, it changes both how much NGL costs and how easy it is for people to get these resources. The NGL market stays stable and grows because investors, business leaders, and governments keep a close eye on and put money into building projects.

Laws and rules that guide how things work can be changed, which can have a big impact on the NGL market. There are a lot of rules about how to make, move, and use NGLs. Laws about the environment, safety rules, and trade policies are some of these rules. It might cost market players more to follow these rules if they are changed, which could make them less likely to spend money in the field.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Segment Outlook Product, Application and RegionGeographies CoveredNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the WorldCountries CoveredThe US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and BrazilKey Companies Profiled BP PL.C., Chevron Corporation, ConocoPhillips Company, Devon Energy Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Lukoil Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Range Resources Corporation, Saudi Arabian Oil Co., and Shell Plc.Key Market OpportunitiesRapid industrialisation and urbanization.Key Market DynamicsRising Interest in Space Heating.

Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market Overview:


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market Size was valued at USD 19.8 Billion in 2022. The Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market industry is projected to grow from USD 20.9 Billion in 2023 to USD 32.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.70% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, as well as rising need for space heating are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market Trends




  • Growing government backing for NGL usage drives market growth.




Market CAGR for natural gas liquid (NGL) is being driven by the rising government backing for NGL usage. The Mexican Energy Regulatory Commision granted Walmart a 30-year commision to provide propane to customers in six Mexican state towns. Through an extended petrochemicals diversification programme, the government of Alberta, Canada, has made efforts to increase ethane supplies through a combination of loan guarantees, royalty credits, and grants. These efforts, when combined with a partial upgrade programme, are likely to attract more than USD 10 billion in private investment. Furthermore, in September 2019, the Saudi government launched additional measures to reduce subsidies for needs such as water and energy. As a result, the cost of ethane increased by 2.33 times the cost of subsidies. However, this had little effect on demand for product cuts, and the hikes were well received. During the forecast period, such factors will drive market expansion.


Additionally, with rising living standards and environmental concerns, the use of NGLs products is increasing. NGLs such as propane and butane are commonly utilised as a fuel in furnaces for heating and cooking, as well as an energy source for heating systems, washing dryers, grills, and portable stoves. The increased consumption of such goods for cooking, heating, and burning is likely to boost the natural gas liquid industry.


Despite relative stability between 2019 and 2020, CO2 emissions increased by 1.5% in 2020. According to the IEA, the transportation sector accounted for around eight gigatonnes of CO2 in 2019, accounting for roughly one-quarter of overall emissions. As a result, NGLs have seen widespread use as a source of energy in a variety of industries. According to Technavio, worldwide autogas consumption would climb from 27.01 million tonnes in 2020 to 29.79 million tonnes by 2032. Furthermore, LPG is widely used in the residential sector as well as for recreation in recreational vehicles, boats, and caravans.


For instance, in May 2019, India's Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched to provide new and free LPG connections to women from extremely impoverished homes. Thus, driving the Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market revenue.


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market Segment Insights:


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Product Insights


The Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market segmentation, based on product includes Ethane, Propane, Isobutene, and Natural Gasoline. The ethane category is expected to dominate the market over the estimated period. Because to its growing use in the petrochemical sector, the development of large-scale ethylene crackers, and greater investment in downstream industries. Aside from that, the growing use of ethane as a feedstock to produce ethylene, which is a key component in the production of resins, plastics, and a number of other industrial goods, will move the market forwards. Ethanol is also commonly used to manufacture personal care items like as scents and sprays, which will aid in market expansion in the following year.


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Application Insights


The Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market segmentation, based on application, includes Industrial, Residential And Commercial. In 2022, the industrial segment dominated the worldwide Natural gas liquids market and is expected to remain the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. This is owing to increased urbanisation and industrialisation. Furthermore, growing economies increase energy demand in general, particularly for transporting goods and resources from producers to consumers.


Figure 1: Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market, by Application, 2024 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Over the anticipated period, the North American region is expected to lead the market, because to the rapid expansion of the shale gas sector, low natural gas liquids costs, and reduced reliance on other nations for energy imports. Aside from that, supply cost savings, currency exchange rate adjustments, and product monetization will all contribute to market growth in the region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: Natural Gas Liquid (Ngl) Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)


Natural Gas Liquid (Ngl) Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the rising population is a major factor influencing the region's power generation market. Further, the German Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market held the largest market share, and the UK Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market was the fastest growing market in the European region


The Asia-Pacific Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to growing population, as well as advancements in new technologies and goods, are expected to make this region a suitable location for the development of liquified gas in the next years. Moreover, China’s Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market held the largest market share, and the Indian Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market, including Exxon Mobil Corporation, Lukoil Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Range Resources Corporation, Saudi Arabian Oil Co., and Shell Plc. and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.


Oneok, Inc. is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based American diversified firm principally focused on the natural gas industry. The corporation is a member of the Fortune 500 and the S&P 500. [6] Oneok was created in 1906 as Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, but in December 1980 it changed its name to Oneok. As a result of the 2005 acquisition of Koch Industries' natural gas assets, it also possesses significant natural gas liquids (NGL) infrastructure. Oneok's Energy Services division is largely responsible for marketing natural gas and related services across the United States. Energy Services, which earns more than 84 percent of its revenue through physical marketing, increased its operating income by $26.5 million. In April 2019, ONEOK, Inc. announced intentions to build a 75-mile-long natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline that will connect the northern segment of the Bakken NGL Pipeline to a third-party natural gas processing plant in eastern Williams County, North Dakota. The investment will be in the neighbourhood of $100 million.


Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of North America's leading energy infrastructure firms. The corporation specialises in the ownership and management of oil and gas pipelines and terminals. Kinder Morgan owns or operates roughly 83,000 miles (134,000 km) of pipelines and 143 terminals. Natural gas, liquefied natural gas, ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, refined petroleum products, crude oil, carbon dioxide, and other commodities are transported by the company's pipelines. At their terminals, Kinder Morgan also stores or handles a number of products and resources such as gasoline, jet fuel, ethanol, coal, petroleum coke, and steel. In April 2019, Kinder Morgan, the lead developer for the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline and the Permian Highway Pipeline, confirmed its plans for a third project after reaching the halfway point in the construction of two projects that will transport natural gas from West Texas' Permian Basin and southeastern New Mexico to Corpus Christi and Houston, respectively.


Key Companies in the Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) market include



  • BP PL.C.

  • Chevron Corporation

  • ConocoPhillips Company

  • Devon Energy Corporation

  • Exxon Mobil Corporation

  • Lukoil

  • Occidental Petroleum Corporation

  • Range Resources Corporation

  • Saudi Arabian Oil Co.

  • Shell PIc


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL)Industry Developments


In April 2019,Hess Midstream Partners LP announced plans to increase natural gas processing capacity at the Toga gas facility by 150 million cubic feet per day, bringing total processing capacity north of the Missouri River to 400MMcf/d.


In March 2023,Saudi Aramco announced record profits of $161 billion as gasoline prices skyrocketed following the Corona-virus pandemic. The figures outperformed ExxonMobil and Shell, which announced profits of $55.7 billion and $39.9 billion, respectively.


In July 2019, Occidental Petroleum purchased Anadarko Petroleum, bringing with it a vast legacy of environmental violations, including the largest environmental contamination settlement in American history, involvement in the Deepwater Horizon BP disaster, and Clean Water Act fines.


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market Segmentation:


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market By Product Outlook



  • Ethane

  • Propane

  • Isobutene

  • Natural Gasoline


 Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market By Application Outlook



  • Industrial

  • Residential

  • Commercial


Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Regional Outlook




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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