Unconventional Gas Market Size & Share Analysis - Industry Research Report

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Unconventional Gas Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2020 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation	2024
Forecast Data Period	2025 - 2030
Growth Rate	2.00% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Asia Pacific
Largest Market	North America
Market Concentration	Low
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Unconventional Gas Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Unconventional Gas Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period.

The increasing demand for natural gas in various industries supported a growing awareness that it emits less carbon content compared to coal; therefore, it could be used as a clean energy source for many countries that are presently dependent on coal. The significantly proved abundance of unconventional gas resources across the world and the competitive price of unconventional gas are vital factors, which is the possible opportunity for rising of the unconventional gas market.
Global gas consumption is estimated to have grown by 3.7% year-over-year, in 2018, more than double the 1.5 average growth rate from 2010 to 2018, and this growth may extend furthermore in the coming future.
The North American natural gas market holds the most significant production by volume, and it is expected to be the largest market in the global unconventional gas markets during the forecast period.

Global Unconventional Gas Market Trends and Insights

Shale Gas to Dominate the Market

Natural gas prices are down in some regions, and fluctuate repeatedly, and the unconventional gas prices could drop even farther.
However, oil and gas production from conventional sources continues to decline because of an increase in the number of maturing fields. As the demand for natural gas is anticipated to rise in the future, the price of natural gas is also likely to rise, which, in turn, is expected to be instrumental in the investment decisions for exploration and production of unconventional gas.
Unconventional sources of gas gained much attention of late, due to their significant contribution to gas production in the United States. Recently, Argentina, Australia, Poland, and China are either planned to explore and produce unconventional gas or are already in the business of unconventional gas.
Countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, and Nigeria, are concerned about the rapid development of unconventional gas, primarily shale gas, because the economies of these countries depend upon the oil price.

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North America to Dominate the Market

In 2018, EIA estimate that only the US had produced 20.012 trillion cubic feet of natural gas from shale and Coal bed methane (CBM).
The United States now wants to increase its exporting capacity by developing more advanced infrastructure in transportation and increase its share in the natural gas exporting market.
Canada is known to have significant conventional gas reserves, and the country was a key supplier of natural gas to the United States for decades until the recent shale boom in the United States. However, with conventional natural gas sources in decline, the Canadian industry is turning to unconventional sources, including shale gas.
Many oil and gas industries are now exploring and developing shale gas resources in Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick, which could balance the difference in shale gas production in the coming future.

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Competitive Landscape

The unconventional gas market is fragmented due to many companies operating in the industry. The key players in this market include Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Chevron Corporation, PetroChina Company Limited, ConocoPhillips, Arrow Energy, and Total SA.

Unconventional Gas Industry Leaders

Royal Dutch Shell plc
ExxonMobil Corporation
Chevron Corporation
ConocoPhillips
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Table of Contents for Unconventional Gas Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Assumptions

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Unconventional Gas Production and Forecast, in billion cubic meter (BCM), until 2025
4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
4.5 Market Dynamics
- 4.5.1 Drivers
- 4.5.2 Restraints
4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
- 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

5.1 Type
- 5.1.1 Shale gas
- 5.1.2 Tight gas
- 5.1.3 Coal Bed Methane (CBM)
- 5.1.4 Others (Gas Hydrate, Synthetic Natural Gas, Etc.)
5.2 Geography
- 5.2.1 North America
- 5.2.2 Asia-Pacific
- 5.2.3 Europe
- 5.2.4 South America
- 5.2.5 Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 SINOPEC Corp.
- 6.3.2 Royal Dutch Shell Plc.
- 6.3.3 China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC)
- 6.3.4 Arrow Energy limited
- 6.3.5 BG Group Plc.
- 6.3.6 Exxon Mobil corportaion
- 6.3.7 Total SA
- 6.3.8 Chevron Corporation
- 6.3.9 ConocoPhillips
- 6.3.10 Pioneer Natural Resources
*List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Global Unconventional Gas Market Report Scope

The unconventional gas market report includes:

Type

Shale gas

Tight gas

Coal Bed Methane (CBM)

Others (Gas Hydrate, Synthetic Natural Gas, Etc.)

Geography

North America

Asia-Pacific

Europe

South America

Middle-East and Africa

Type	Shale gas
	Tight gas
	Coal Bed Methane (CBM)
	Others (Gas Hydrate, Synthetic Natural Gas, Etc.)
Geography	North America
	Asia-Pacific
	Europe
	South America
	Middle-East and Africa

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current Unconventional Gas Market size?

The Unconventional Gas Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Unconventional Gas Market?

Royal Dutch Shell plc, ExxonMobil Corporation, Chevron Corporation and ConocoPhillips are the major companies operating in the Unconventional Gas Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Unconventional Gas Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Unconventional Gas Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Unconventional Gas Market.

What years does this Unconventional Gas Market cover?

The report covers the Unconventional Gas Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Unconventional Gas Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: December 3, 2025