Small-scale LNG usage involves applications such as delivery by small tankers or railcars, or for fuel for bunkering vessels or trucks. (Source: Shutterstock)
A report predicts that smaller uses of LNG will continue growing across the globe, from $22.14 billion in 2025 to $31.78 billion by 2030.
Consulting firm MarketsandMarkets announced the publication of the report “Small-Scale LNG Market” on June 26.
LNG is generally delivered by the metric ton on large tankers for storage and distribution at regasification facilities. Small-scale LNG usage involves applications such as delivery by small tankers or railcars, or for fuel for bunkering vessels or trucks.
The report found that the fastest growth by 2030 will be found at smaller regassification terminals.
“With small-scale LNG transshipment, nations and islands lacking large ports or terminals can still obtain LNG,” MarketsandMarkets’ said.
Heavy-duty vehicles will provide the most demand over the same period. Many governments and trucking companies are looking at less carbon-intensive options than diesel and are therefore converting to LNG-fueled engines.
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