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Thematic Analysis
LNG Industry Landscape: Strategic Intelligence
LNG has turned natural gas from a regional fuel into a globally traded commodity. It carries more than half of internationally traded gas to support diverse energy needs. Global LNG liquefaction capacity could rise from 482mtpa in 2024 to around 874mtpa by 2030, considering projects in advanced stages of construction, while regasification capacity is set to grow from 59,378bcf to over 77,800bcf, led by Asia and Europe.
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Sector Analysis
Petrochemicals New-Build and Expansion Projects Outlook by Key Commodities, Region and Development Stage to 2030
Why Does the Global Petrochemicals Projects Market Matter? The global petrochemicals industry is entering a significant period of capacity expansion, with emerging economies such as China, India, and Indonesia driving investment through 2030. Strong domestic demand, expanding manufacturing and construction sectors, and growing consumer markets are encouraging producers to develop new facilities and expand existing capacity. Well-developed infrastructure and government support are further strengthening the investment environment, while export ambitions are supporting the development of integrated petrochemical facilities. These projects...
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Thematic Analysis
Alternative Fuels in Energy Transition: Strategic Intelligence
Why Does the Alternative Fuels Market Matter? Alternative fuels are becoming increasingly important to the global energy transition as governments, companies and end users seek lower-carbon options beyond conventional petroleum fuels. As the transportation sector faces pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, fuels derived from sources other than crude oil are gaining attention as alternatives to conventional transport fuels. GlobalData defines alternative fuels as transport fuels that do not originate from crude oil. This includes biofuels, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation...
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Sector Analysis
Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Industry Capacity and Capital Expenditure Forecasts with Details of All Active and Planned Plants to 2030
Global Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) capacity is poised to witness significant growth between 2025 and 2030, driven by rising demand from the packaging and textile industries. PTA is a crucial raw material used to produce polyester resins, fibers, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PTA-derived products are used to manufacture a wide range of products such as lightweight plastic bottles, films, bed sheets, curtains, and upholstery.
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Sector Analysis
GlobalData Gas Market Outlook 2026
The GlobalData Gas Market Outlook 2026 is the first edition of GlobalData's flagship outlook for global natural gas to 2035. It combines country-level demand modeling, built on detailed macroeconomic, power, and industrial data, with GlobalData's proprietary asset-level data on gas fields, LNG plants, pipelines, and storage sites. The report covers demand, supply, trade, storage, and prices by country, region, and sector across six scenarios, and sets out how the 2026 Strait of Hormuz disruption, the LNG construction wave, and the...
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Sector Analysis
Polypropylene Industry Capacity and Capital Expenditure Forecasts with Details of Active and Planned Plants to 2030
Global polypropylene capacity is poised to witness significant growth between 2025 and 2030 driven by the rising demand across packaging, automotive, and construction sectors. Polypropylene is a versatile thermoplastic known for its high heat tolerance and lightweight nature. Therefore, it is ideal for manufacturing a wide variety of products, such as rigid food containers, bottle caps, automotive interior parts, battery cases, plastic fittings, syringe barrels, medical vials.
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Sector Analysis
Middle East and North Africa Upstream Development Outlook, 2026-2030
Why Does the MENA Oil and Gas Upstream Market Matter? The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region plays a central role in the global energy system, supported by some of the world's largest oil and gas reserves. Its petroleum resources underpin the region's position as a leading producer and exporter, influencing global supply balances, energy prices and the reliability of international energy supply chains. Major producers, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Qatar and Egypt, will remain important to...
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Sector Analysis
Liquids Storage Industry Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook with Details of All Operating and Upcoming Terminals to 2030
The global liquids storage capacity is expected to increase by 9.3% from 2025 to 2030, driven by rising demand for crude oil and refined products, strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) expansions across multiple countries, and increasing requirements for storage infrastructure amid oil market volatility in general. It also improves supply-chain continuity by providing adequate storage capacity during disruptions and to enhance operational efficiency by enabling better management of short-term supply and demand fluctuations.
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Sector Analysis
Project Insight: Global Oil and Gas Construction Projects (Q3 2026)
This report provides a detailed analysis of oil and gas construction projects globally, based on projects tracked by GlobalData. GlobalData is tracking oil and gas construction projects with a total value of $4.1 trillion, from the pre planning stage to the execution stage. The majority of projects are in the late stages (pre-execution and execution), totaling $2.6 trillion, or 62.3% of projects by stage. Assuming all projects in the currently tracked pipeline proceed according to schedule and spending is distributed...
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Sector Analysis
Oil and Gas Pipelines Industry Outlook by Length and Capital Expenditure Including Details of All Operating and Planned Pipelines to 2030
The global oil and gas transmission pipeline network is expected to grow significantly by 2030, reflecting its critical role in moving large volumes of oil and gas amid rising energy demand. Growth will be concentrated largely in emerging economies, supported by a stronger focus on energy security, supply-chain optimization, and ongoing technological advances.
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