Biomass Gasification Global Market Report 2023 –  By Gasifier Type (Moving/Fixed Bed, Fluidized Bed, Entrained, Other Gasifier Types), By Source (Solid Biomass, Biogas, Municipal Waste, Liquid Biomass, Other Sources), By Application (Chemicals, Liquid Fuels, Power, Gas Fuels) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Power Generation Market Definition

The power generation market consists of sales of electric power by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that operate electric power generation facilities. These facilities generate electric power using various forms of energy, such as fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, wind and water. The establishments in this industry produce electrical energy and provide electricity to electric power transmission and distribution systems. Power generation refers to the creation of energy utilizing many types of technology, some of which are over a century old, such as steam boilers, and others which are newer, such as wind turbines. Steam boilers and windmills, on the other hand, are much older. They were originally designed to move machines and crush grain, and they still do so today, but they're now primarily used to generate power. It is the process of generating electricity or the amount of electricity generated by converting various types of energy into electricity; often stated in kilowatt-hours (kWh) or megawatt-hours (MWh).

Benzene refers to an aromatic hydrocarbon produced from cracked gasoline. It is highly flammable and has a sweet odor. Benzene is manufactured naturally by volcanoes and forest fires. The main manufacturing processes of benzene are pyrolysis steam cracking of naphtha, catalytic reforming of naphtha, toluene hydrodealkylation, toluene disproportionation, and biomass. toluene disproportionation to benzene from less valuable toluene. These are derived from ethylbenzene, cumene, alkylbenzene, aniline, chlorobenzene, cyclohexane, maleic anhydride, and other derivatives. Benzene is applied in plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and rubber lubricants. The global benzene market is segmented - 1) By Manufacturing Process: Pyrolysis Steam Cracking of Naphtha, Catalytic Reforming of Naphtha, Toluene Hydrodealkylation, Toluene Disproportionation, From Biomass 2) By Derivative: Ethylbenzene, Cumene, Alkylbenzene, Aniline, Chlorobenzene, Cyclohexane, Maleic Anhydride, Other Derivatives 3) By Application: Plastics, Resins, Synthetic Fibers, Rubber Lubricants The global benzene market size will grow from $65.57 billion in 2021 to $71.79 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global benzene is expected to grow to $73.03 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 0.4%. The increased use of styrene to drive the benzene market The benzene derivative ethylbenzene is majorly used in the manufacturing of styrene. Styrene is used in the production of various products, such as styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polystyrene, styrene-butadiene elastomers, latexes, unsaturated polyester resins, among others. There is an increased demand for styrene-based polymers and copolymers in the automotive industry due to their lightweight nature. For instance, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the fuel economy of a vehicle can improve by 6–8% by reducing the weight of a vehicle by 10%. Usage of plastics like styrene can reduce the weight of vehicles, thereby improving fuel economy. The use of styrene has also benefited manufacturers by reducing vehicle assembly time and costs. These advantages of the usage of styrene-based polymers and copolymers, especially in the automotive industry, are expected to contribute to the benzene market growth. Major players in the benzene market are Ameriya Oil Ref. Co., Angarsk Petrochemical, Alexandria National Refining, and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC), Arsol Aromatics GmbH & Co. KG, Atyrau Oil & Gas, Azerkhimija, BASF SE, Borealis AG, Bp PLC., and Braskem. Stringent safety regulations associated with the manufacture and transportation of benzene were a significant market restraint. Benzene is highly inflammable, toxic, and hazardous when exposed to extreme temperatures and pressures. Companies in this market should invest in equipment, technologies, and processes to limit the toxic levels and chemical concentrations as they may harm the environment and population. Humans, when exposed to benzene in the air for a certain amount of time, lose their lives. In order to provide a safe environment, government agencies limit the amount of benzene that can be released into the environment. For instance, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has set the maximum permissible level of benzene in drinking water at 5 ppb (per billion parts of air). These regulations have increased the operating costs of companies in this industry, thus restricting their growth. Many companies in the benzene market are focusing on research and developmental activities to discover new technologies and processes for the production of benzene. The technologies developed are expected to help curb environmental issues. For instance, Reliance Industries Limited entered into a joint venture with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun, to develop a technology that restricts benzene content in the gasoline pool to address health and environmental concerns. The increase in such technological advances to reduce emissions will gain traction and contribute to the growth of the market. In June 2020, Ineos, a UK-based chemicals company acquired the chemical unit (aromatics and acetyls business) of BP plc for $5 billion along with BP's Cooper River petrochemical plant in South Carolina among other facilities. This will enhance the production capacity of aromatics to cater to the market demand and enables operations synergies. BP plc is a UK-based oil and gas company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the benzene market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the benzene market report. The regions covered in the benzene market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the benzene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The benzene market consists of the sales of benzene used as an intermediary chemical in the production of plastics, resins, dyes, detergents, drugs, pesticides, nylons, and synthetic fibers. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The benzene market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides benzene market statistics, including benzene industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a benzene market share, detailed benzene market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the benzene industry. This benzene market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Biomass electricity refers to the electricity generated by a process that involves the burning of biomass for the generation of product gas or syngas for the production of electricity. Producer gas is a combustible gas mixture of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen. The gasification process uses heat, pressure, and partial combustion, which takes place when the air supply (O2) is inadequate for the combustion of biomass. The main types of feedstock in biomass electricity are solid biomass, biogas, municipal solid waste, and liquid biomass. Solid biomass, also known as feedstock, consists of solid or compacted organic materials in the form of pellets that discharge stored energy through combustion and burning. The different technologies include anaerobic digestion, combustion, co-firing, gasification, landfill gas, and others. They are used by various sectors such as households, industrial sectors, government sectors, and others. The global biomass electricity market is segmented - 1) By Feedstock: Solid Biomass, Biogas, Municipal Solid Waste, Liquid Biomass 2) By End-User: Households, Industrial Sector, Government Sector, Others 3) By Technology: Anaerobic Digestion, Combustion, Co-Firing, Gasification, Landfill Gas The global biomass electricity market size will grow from $41.44 billion in 2022 to $45.17 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global biomass electricity is expected to grow to $61.32 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.9%. The increasing government support through various government subsidies and policies is driving the growth of the biomass electricity market. Due to the growing concerns about climate change and the rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere resulting from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and oil, new government policies are being framed to encourage sustainable power generation. For instance, in India, the Ministry of new and renewable energy under its National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP) provides subsidies for setting up family-type biogas plants mainly for rural and semi-urban households. The program is implemented by the State Nodal Departments/State Nodal Agencies and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Biogas Development and Training Centers (BDTCs) and involves subsidies of up to Rs. 17,000 ($230) for setting up biogas plants. Major players in the biomass electricity market are Enviva, Pinnacle Renewable Energy Group, Pacific BioEnergy Corporation, Acciona Sa, Dong Energy A/S, Acciona Sa, Ameresco Inc., E.On SE, Graanul Invest Group, RWE Innogy, Lignetics, Orsted A/S, Oulun Energia Oy, NTPC, Skive Fiernvarme, and Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. The growing competition from alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal is expected to limit the biomass electricity market. Unlike wind power plants, biogas plants are affected by cold climates. The digesters in a biogas plant require heat energy to maintain a constant biogas supply. The optimal temperature for bacteria to digest the waste product is around 37°C. At temperatures below 37°C, the digesters require additional heat energy to maintain a constant biogas supply. Solar and wind energy plants use raw resources which are available in abundance, whereas biogas production is only possible in rural areas where raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, green waste, or food waste are in constant supply. Thus, the popularity and ease of maintaining alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal restraints the growth of the biomass electricity market. Companies in the biomass electricity market are developing new methods to produce electric power through new hybrid biogas plants by combining biogas with other forms of renewable energy sources such as solar energy. The combination of solar energy with biogas reduces the operating cost and effort required to deal with the waste products from the farms. Following suit, in 2020, Green Genius, a renewable energy company, launched a new biogas power plant in Belarus. In addition to producing green electricity, new biogas power plants will also eliminate the smell from pig farms and transform organic waste into liquid odorless fertilizer. Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Spain, and Italy are the six European markets where Green Genius is creating sustainable energy (solar and biogas) projects. In 2021, ReGenerate Energy Holdings, LLC., a US-based company focusing on environmental sustainability in renewable energy, acquired Albany Green Energy. Through the acquisition, ReGenerate Energy Holdings, LLC would continue building and expanding a bioenergy business. Albany Green Energy is a US-based biomass heat-and-power facility that uses woody biomass from mill residue, forestry waste, recycling, and agricultural waste sources to provide 50 megawatts of electricity to Georgia Power. Western Europe was the largest region in the biomass electricity market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the global biomass market analysis. The regions covered in the global biomass electricity market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the global biomass electricity market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, UK, USA, and Australia. The biomass electricity market includes revernues earned by entities by wood and agricultural products, landfill gas and biogas, and alcohol fuels like Ethanol or Biodiesel. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). 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Biofuel refers to a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuel made from renewable sources such as new and old vegetable oils and animal fats. It is a harmless and biodegradable substance created by mixing alcohol with vegetable oil, animal fat, or recycled cooking grease. The primary purpose of biofuels is to help reduce the carbon footprint of transportation and other industries. The main form of biofuels are solid biofuel, liquid biofuel, and gaseous biofuel. The solid biofuel of biofuel is a solid form of biofuel used as fuel for the generation of heat or electricity. The biofuel product is biodiesel, ethanol, biogas, and other products that are derived from feedstocks such as coarse grain, non-agri feedstock, biomass, vegetable oil, sugar crop, jatropha and other feedstocks. The global biofuels market is segmented – 1) By Form: Solid Biofuel, Liquid Biofuel, Gaseous Biofuel 2) By Product Type: Biodiesel, Ethanol, Biogas, Others Products 3) By Feedstock: Coarse Grain, Non-agri Feedstock, Biomass, Vegetable Oil, Sugar Crop, Jatropha, Other Feedstocks The global biofuels market size will grow from $151.44 billion in 2022 to $168.13 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of biofuels market is expected to grow to $220.87 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.1%. Increased petroleum prices are expected to propel the growth of the biofuel market. Rising crude oil costs and increased taxation have consistently contributed to increased petrol and diesel prices across the world. Furthermore, the Russia-Ukraine war is one of the primary reasons for the rapid spike in global petroleum prices. Several other reasons have also led to rising crude oil prices, including market tightness and uncertainty about demand and supply, geopolitical developments, fears of future supply disruptions, and speculation that impacted the petroleum market. Due to such a rise in petroleum prices, there is a greater demand for biofuel as an alternative which is derived from renewable resources and are less combustible than fossil diesel. It helps to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation and other businesses. For Instance, according to a 2021 report published by Our world in data on crude oil prices, the global crude oil prices per barrel US dollars have increased from $41.84 in 2020 to $70.91 in 2021. Therefore, the increasing petroleum prices will drive the biofuel market. Major players in the biofuels market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Abengoa S. A., Renewable Energy Corp, Wilmar International, Poet Llc, Bunge Limited, Valero Energy Corporation, Petrobras, Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC, Algenol, Pacific Ethanol Inc., Cargill, DowDuPont Inc., Verbio AG, My Eco Energy, China Clean Energy Inc., BTG International Ltd., Flint Hills Resources and The Andersons Inc. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the biofuel market. Advanced biofuels are gaining popularity due to their compatibility with existing fuel infrastructure and high energy densities. Advanced biofuel technologies are recognized as green energy sources. The effective utilization of these resources minimizes environmental consequences, produces minimal secondary waste, and is sustainable in light of present and projected economic and societal needs. Recently, the market has witnessed the use of advanced bio-hydrocarbons generated from lignocellulosic biomass such as trees, grasses, trash, and agricultural residues. Major companies operating in the biofuel market are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their market position. For instance, In February, Clariant, a Europe-based chemical company, introduced a line of Vita surfactants and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) made entirely of bio-based, renewable carbon derived from plants. The new Vita products are designed for natural formulations with a high Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) and assist manufacturers in maximizing the use of bio-based carbon content in consumer products, that include detergents, hair and shower gel, paints, industrial lubricants, and crop treatments. In January 2022, ExxonMobil, a US-based natural gas company, acquired a 49.9% stake in Biojet AS. This acquisition allows ExxonMobil to purchase up to 3 million barrels of the products yearly, based on capacity. Furthermore, this collaboration with Biojet AS strengthens ExxonMobil's efforts to provide low-emissions transportation products. Biojet AS is a Norwegian-based biofuels company that intends to turn forestry and wood-based construction waste into low-emission biofuels. North America was the largest region in the biofuel market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biofuel market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the biofuel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The biofuel market consists of sales of methanol, butanol and biogas. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The biofuels market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides biofuels market statistics, including biofuels industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a biofuels market share, detailed biofuels market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the biofuels industry. This biofuels market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Site remediation consulting services refers to the systematic steps of detecting, investigating, and assessing the hazards of suspected contaminated sites, reversing harmful changes in the soil, eliminating site pollution, and implementing follow-up measures. The main types of site remediation consulting services are bioremediation, pump & treat, in situ vitrification, thermal treatment, chemical treatment, excavation, soil washing, and others. Bioremediation is a field of biotechnology that uses living organisms such as microorganisms and bacteria to remove contaminants, pollutants, and poisons from soil, water, and other environments. The various forms of services include remediation services, soil remediation services, and water remediation services and are used by waste disposal sites, oil & gas, mining, chemicals & petrochemicals, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and others. The global site remediation consulting services market is segmented - 1) By Type: Bioremediation, Pump & treat, In situ vitrification, Thermal treatment, Chemical treatment, Excavation, Soil washing, Other Types 2) By Application: Waste disposal sites, Oil & gas, Mining, Chemical & Petrochemical, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction, Other Applications 3) By Service: Remediation Services, Soil Remediation Services, Water Remediation Services The global site remediation consulting services market size will grow from $15.45 billion in 2022 to $16.48 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global site remediation consulting services market size is expected to grow to $20.49 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.6%. The rapid rise in air and water pollution levels over the last decade and the increase in natural calamities such as floods, earthquakes, and landslides globally are driving the demand for site remediation consulting services. There has been an increase in the scope for ecological restoration and site remediation consulting services due to the rise in natural calamities such as tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes. For instance, in 2021, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States suffered $145 billion in damages due to weather disasters. Floods on the Mississippi, Missouri, and Arkansas rivers were three of them. Flooding affected over 14 million people this year, with an additional 200 million at risk. Major players in the site remediation consulting services market are Tetra Tech Inc., Environmental Resources Management, AECOM, CH2M Hill, Arcadis, Clean Harbors and Veolia Environmental Services. The transformation from traditional consulting to cloud-based consulting is one of the key trends shaping the market growth of the site remediation consulting services market during the forecast period. Most of the remediation services companies will use mobile devices to handle work orders and are expected to transform from traditional consulting to software-as-a-service based consulting. The software-as-a-service platforms are delivered in the form of EHS compliance, industrial environmental compliance management, carbon reporting, water quality management, and QHSE (quality, environmental, health, and safety) management. Cloud-based consulting provides an easy approach for consulting services and needs renewal after a certain period of time. In May 2022, Partner Engineering and Science Inc. a US-based engineering, environmental, and energy consulting company, acquired EndPoint LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of EndPoint LLC would round out all abilities of Partner Engineering and Science Inc. to provide various services nationally and offer local expertise to their clients, many of which maintain assets in multiple markets. EndPoint LLC is a US-based environmental services, industrial hygiene, and site remediation company. With an emphasis on regulatory compliance, the company is expert in environmental and building media characterization and remediation. North America was the largest region in the site remediation consulting services market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global site remediation consulting services market share. The regions covered in the global site remediation consulting services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the site remediation consulting services market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The site remediation consulting services market consists of revenue earned by entities that advise businesses and other organizations on activities such as controlling environmental contamination from pollutants, toxic substances, and hazardous materials. These companies provide solutions for assessment, management, and remediation to prevent and correct land contamination. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for specified geography are consumption values – that is, they are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the specified market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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The oil and gas upstream activities undertake the pre-refining activities of crude oil and natural gas production. The oil and gas upstream activities includes drilling onshore and offshore as well as exploration activities like geological survey creation and land rights acquisition. The main types of oil and gas upstream activities are crude oil, natural gas, oil and gas wells drilling services, oil and gas supporting activities. Crude oil is a naturally occurring petroleum product made up of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials that is extracted from the earth and refined into gasoline, jet fuel, and other petroleum products. The different drilling types include offshore, onshore and is used by various sectors such as crude petroleum comprises, natural gas extraction comprises. The global oil and gas upstream activities market is segmented - 1) By Type: Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Oil And Gas Wells Drilling Services, Oil And Gas Supporting Activities 2) By Drilling Type: Offshore, Onshore 3) By End-User: Crude Petroleum Comprises, Natural Gas Extraction Comprises Subsegments Covered: Onshore Drilling Services, Offshore Drilling Services, Well Maintenance, Exploration, Well Developing The global oil & gas upstream activities market size grew from $4,113.37 billion in 2022 to $4,357.84 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global oil & gas upstream activities is expected to grow to $5,357.28 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.3%. Oil and gas extraction companies around the world are investing heavily in digital oilfield technology to enhance oil and gas production. Digital oil fields integrate advanced software, hardware, and data analysis techniques to collect real-time data from the oilfield. They consist of visualization, product surveillance, integrated decision-making, and remote communication systems. Digital technologies in oil fields include high-performance drill bits, advanced electrical submersible pumps, and 3D seismic imaging and reservoir modeling. Oilfields digitization facilitates efficient utilization of human resources and thus optimizes the profitability of oil production. This technology is changing the competitive landscape with a fact that an increase in production efficiency by ten percentage points can yield an impact of $220 million to $260 million on the bottom-line. According to IHS CERA, digital oilfield implementation leads to an increase in oil production by 2 to 8%and reduction in operating expense by 5 to 25%. For Instance, some of the major companies investing in digital oilfields include Noble Corp, Statoil, and Apache Corp. Major companies in the oil & gas upstream activities market market include Iraq Ministry of Oil, Gazprom PAO, Saudi Aramco, National Iranian Oil Company, Royal Dutch Shell, Rosneft, Schlumberger Ltd., Equinor, Gazprom Neft, and Chevron. Oil and gas well drilling companies are adopting 3D visualization systems to reduce project cycle times and increase drilling accuracy.3D visualization system generates a 3D model of a wellbore and real-time drilling data to monitor and optimize drilling process. This system facilitates automatic diagnosis of drilling problems and improves and streamlines collaboration by allowing geoscientists and drilling engineers to virtually locate, see, and test drilling sites, resulting in significant cost savings of up to20% and reduction in non-productive drilling time by 20%. These systems are integrated with asset teams by means of software, thus facilitating precise and accurate placement of drill sites. For Instance, some of the major companies offering 3D visualization technology companies include eDrilling, Hexagon, Mechdyne and Landmark. Oil and Gas Wells Drilling Service providers are using seismic technology to map and interpret potential hydrocarbon reserves. 4d seismic technology is used to track the change in the physical properties of the reservoir rocks, which are caused due to changes in reservoir pressure, temperature, and fluid saturation. It tracks these changes by repeating 3D seismic surveys over time-to-time to create a time-lapse or 4D seismic image. This technology works as a tool to minimize drilling risk and maximize the return on investment. For Instance, some of the major companies using this technology include Statoil, NTNU, and Chevron. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the oil & gas upstream activities market share in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the oil & gas upstream activities market. The regions covered in the globaloil & gas upstream activities market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the oil & gas upstream activities market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The oil and gas upstream activities market includes revenues earned by entities by onshore drilling services, offshore drilling services, well maintenance, exploration and well developing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Natural gas refers to a natural mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons consisting of methane in addition to various smaller amounts of other higher alkanes. In combined heat and power systems, natural gas is used as a fuel.It is also used for heating and generating electricity. The major types of natural gas are transportation, industrial, electric power, and other gases. Natural gas transportation refers to the numerous means by which natural gas is transported from one area to another. The major sources of natural gas are associated, non-associated, and unconventional sources. Natural gas is used by several end-users, such as light-duty vehicles, medium- or heavy-duty buses, and medium- or heavy-duty trucks. The global natural gas market is segmented – 1) By Type: Transport, Industrial, Electric Power, and Other Types 2) By Source: Associated Gas, Non Associated Gas, Unconventional Sources 3) By End User: Light Duty Vehicles, Medium Or Heavy Duty Buses, Medium Or Heavy Duty Trucks" The global natural gas market size will grow from $955.74 billion in 2022 to $1025.99 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of natural gas is expected to grow from $1372.08 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.5%. The growth in the natural gas market is due to increased global economic activity, an increase in usage of electricity,and refined petroleum from developing nations is expected to drive the market in the future. An increase in the usage of the electric power sector is expected to propel the growth of the natural gas market going forward. The electric power sector refers to electricity plants that provide services through electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Natural gas is used in steam turbines and gas turbines to generate electricity. This is used to generate electricity for a cheaper cost. For instance according to the U.S electricity information administration, a US-based government agency, in the year 2021, the United States used about 30.28 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas which is about 37% of total natural gas used for the generation of electricity. This is used to cover 32% of the total electricity used in the US. Therefore, an increase in usage of the electric power sector is driving the growth of the natural gas market. Major players in the natural gas market include PetroChina Co. Ltd., Husky Energy Inc., NGL Energy Partners LP, Devon Energy Corp, and VNG - Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft. Crude oil and natural gas extraction companies are making significant investments in renewable sources of power for the sustainable extraction of crude oil and natural gas from oil fields. Crude oil and natural gas production are energy-intensive and renewable technologies like solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal are being used in producing crude oil and natural gas at lower costs and lower emissions, which are the major trends witnessed in the global natural gas market. In October 2022, BP PLC, a UK-based multinational oil and gas company, acquired Archaea Energy for an amount of $3.3 billion. With this transaction, BP's strategic bioenergy transition growth engine would expand more quickly. By acquiring Archaea, bp would strengthen its position in the US biogas market, improving its capacity to support customers' decarbonization objectives and advancing its ambition to lower the typical carbon intensity of the energy products it sells. Archaea Energy is a US-based biogas company and one of the largest renewable natural gas (“RNG”) producers in the country. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the natural gas market in 2022. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the natural gas market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The natural gas market consists of sales of methane, ethane, butane, and propane. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The natural gas market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides natural gas market statistics, including natural gas industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a natural gas market share, detailed natural gas market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the natural gas industry. This natural gas market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Industrial and commercial natural gas distribution refers to a system that is used to operate gas distribution systems. Industrial and commercial natural gas refers to natural gas used for industrial and commercial purposes such as steam generation, metal casting, metal tempering, electricity generation, and as a fuel for commercial vehicles. The various sources include associated gas, non associated gas and unconventional sources, which are used by various end users including light duty vehicles, medium or heavy duty buses, medium or heavy duty trucks. The global industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market is segmented – 1) By Type: Industrial Natural Gas Distribution, and Commercial Natural Gas Distribution 2) By Source: Associated Gas, Non Associated Gas, Unconventional Sources 3) By End User: Light Duty Vehicles, Medium Or Heavy Duty Buses, Medium Or Heavy Duty Trucks" The global industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market size will grow from $719.65 billion in 2022 to $761.97 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of industrial and commercial natural gas distribution is expected to grow from $1053.9 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.4%. The growth in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market is due to the higher disposable income, and rising demand from commercial customers. The rising demand from commercial customers is expected to propel the growth of the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market going forward. A commercial customer means a customer who performs or produces a service or product which is a source of revenue to the customer. Commercial customers use natural gas for the household purposes such as cooking and operating refrigeration and cooling equipment. For instance, according to the U.S electricity information administration, a US-based government agency, In the year 2021, commercial usage accounted for about 11% of total U.S. natural gas consumption, and natural gas sources for about 19%. Therefore, rising demand from commercial customers is driving the growth of the natural gas distribution market. Major players in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market include Gas Natural Sdg SA, Ultrapar Participacoes SA, Air Liquide SA, L`Air Liquide SA, and Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) . The establishment of new city gas distribution plants is the key trend gaining popularity in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market. Major companies operating in the market are introducing gas distribution plants in every city to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in January 2022, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), an India-based petrol and gas distribution company, launched city gas distribution networks in 6 cities throughout India which helps in the easy supply of natural gas. Bharat Petroleum invested INR 10000 cores in developing this project. Many countries are focusing on the adoption of decarbonization which aims in the reduction of emission of greenhouse gases. This adoption reduces the use of coal and encourages the use of natural gas for generating electricity. This has resulted in a rapid expansion of renewable energy and the evolution of the industrial and commercial market in the upcoming years. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market in 2022. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, USA. The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market includes revenues earned by maintaining and operating gas pipeline and facilities up to the residential gas meter. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market statistics, including industrial and commercial natural gas distribution industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market share, detailed industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the industrial and commercial natural gas distribution industry. This industrial and commercial natural gas distribution market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.