Market overview
The global LNG terminal market is worth USD 45.4 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 81.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Liquefaction is the largest by terminal type segment.
| Scope | LNG terminal infrastructure: liquefaction trains, regasification terminals and floating storage and regasification units, counted as construction, equipment and terminal services spend. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Value 2025 | USD 42.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 45.4 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 81.2 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 6.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 246 million tonnes per annum of capacity |
| Volume 2036 | 399 million tonnes per annum of capacity |
| Average price 2026 | USD 184 per tonnes per annum of capacity |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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LNG Terminal market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 45.4 bn |
| 2027 | USD 48.1 bn |
| 2028 | USD 51.0 bn |
| 2029 | USD 54.0 bn |
| 2030 | USD 57.3 bn |
| 2031 | USD 60.7 bn |
| 2032 | USD 64.3 bn |
| 2033 | USD 68.2 bn |
| 2034 | USD 72.3 bn |
| 2035 | USD 76.6 bn |
| 2036 | USD 81.2 bn |
LNG Terminal market segmentation
By terminal type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquefaction | 55.0% | 51.9% | USD 24.9 bn | 5.4% |
| Regasification onshore | 22.0% | 19.8% | USD 10.0 bn | 4.9% |
| Floating storage and regasification | 15.0% | 17.9% | USD 6.8 bn | 7.9% |
| Small-scale and bunkering | 8.0% | 10.5% | USD 3.6 bn | 8.9% |
By component
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and installation | 48.0% | 46.4% | USD 21.8 bn | 5.7% |
| Liquefaction and process equipment | 30.0% | 30.4% | USD 13.6 bn | 6.2% |
| Storage tanks and marine systems | 14.0% | 14.2% | USD 6.4 bn | 6.2% |
| Operations services | 8.0% | 8.9% | USD 3.6 bn | 7.2% |
By capacity
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 mtpa | 18.0% | 16.0% | USD 8.2 bn | 4.8% |
| 1 to 5 mtpa | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 17.2 bn | 5.4% |
| Above 5 mtpa | 44.0% | 48.0% | USD 20.0 bn | 6.9% |
By ownership
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and gas majors | 34.0% | 30.0% | USD 15.4 bn | 4.7% |
| National oil companies | 30.0% | 32.0% | USD 13.6 bn | 6.7% |
| Independent developers and utilities | 36.0% | 38.0% | USD 16.3 bn | 6.6% |
By storage tank type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full containment | 54.0% | 56.0% | USD 24.5 bn | 6.4% |
| Membrane tanks | 24.0% | 24.0% | USD 10.9 bn | 6.0% |
| Single and double containment | 22.0% | 20.0% | USD 10.0 bn | 5.0% |
Top 25 countries for LNG terminal by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.4%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 11.8 bn | 26.0% | USD 21.8 bn | 6.3% |
| 2 | Qatar | USD 6.4 bn | 14.0% | USD 10.6 bn | 5.3% |
| 3 | China | USD 4.5 bn | 10.0% | USD 8.8 bn | 6.8% |
| 4 | Canada | USD 2.7 bn | 6.0% | USD 5.5 bn | 7.3% |
| 5 | Mozambique | USD 1.8 bn | 4.0% | USD 3.3 bn | 6.3% |
| 6 | Russia | USD 1.8 bn | 4.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 3.3% |
| 7 | Germany | USD 1.8 bn | 4.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 3.3% |
| 8 | Japan | USD 1.6 bn | 3.5% | USD 2.2 bn | 3.3% |
| 9 | India | USD 1.6 bn | 3.5% | USD 3.6 bn | 8.4% |
| 10 | Australia | USD 1.4 bn | 3.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 3.2% |
| 11 | Egypt | USD 984 mn | 2.2% | USD 1.8 bn | 6.0% |
| 12 | Indonesia | USD 866 mn | 1.9% | USD 1.6 bn | 6.0% |
| 13 | Nigeria | USD 762 mn | 1.7% | USD 1.4 bn | 6.0% |
| 14 | Netherlands | USD 671 mn | 1.5% | USD 1.0 bn | 4.3% |
| 15 | Oman | USD 590 mn | 1.3% | USD 1.1 bn | 6.0% |
| 16 | Malaysia | USD 517 mn | 1.1% | USD 934 mn | 6.1% |
| 17 | Turkey | USD 458 mn | 1.0% | USD 820 mn | 6.0% |
| 18 | Norway | USD 404 mn | 0.9% | USD 617 mn | 4.3% |
| 19 | Poland | USD 354 mn | 0.8% | USD 634 mn | 6.0% |
| 20 | Argentina | USD 313 mn | 0.7% | USD 699 mn | 8.4% |
| 21 | Vietnam | USD 272 mn | 0.6% | USD 617 mn | 8.5% |
| 22 | Philippines | USD 240 mn | 0.5% | USD 544 mn | 8.5% |
| 23 | Tanzania | USD 213 mn | 0.5% | USD 569 mn | 10.3% |
| 24 | Brazil | USD 186 mn | 0.4% | USD 333 mn | 6.0% |
| 25 | Bangladesh | USD 163 mn | 0.4% | USD 366 mn | 8.4% |
| Rest of world | USD 3.0 bn | 6.6% | USD 5.6 bn | 6.5% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Chiyoda
- Technip Energies
- Bechtel
- Baker Hughes
- Air Products
- Linde Engineering
- JGC
- Black & Veatch
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Kiewit
- McDermott
- KBR
- Samsung E&A
- Fluor
- Saipem
- Larsen & Toubro
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Wison Engineering
- Excelerate Energy
- Chart Industries
- Kanfa
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the LNG terminal market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by terminal type, by component, by capacity, by ownership, by storage tank type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the LNG terminal market?
The global LNG terminal market is estimated at USD 42.0 bn in 2025 and USD 45.4 bn in 2026.
How fast will the LNG terminal market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 81.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 35.9 bn.
Which country is the largest market for LNG terminal?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 11.8 bn in 2026, 26.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 50.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which LNG terminal segment is largest?
In the by terminal type split, Liquefaction is the largest segment with 55.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading LNG terminal companies?
Global leaders include Chiyoda, Technip Energies, Bechtel, Baker Hughes.
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