Virtual Pipeline Systems Market Foreseen to Witness CAGR of around 6.2% During 2017 to 2025
Virtual pipeline systems are arranged shipments of gas from one point to another, either overland in containers by rail or road, or by water, in ocean-going or coastal tankers and barges. Virtual pipeline systems supply natural gas to industries that are either too geographically challenging to justify an investment in pipeline construction or too small for normal LNG large-scale carriers. Virtual pipeline systems supply natural gas to industries, electricity generation plants, and commercial & residential customers almost anywhere that are accessible by road or sea.
- Industrial Segment to Lead the Way with Varying Applications
The virtual pipeline systems market has been segmented on the basis of application and region. By application, the virtual pipeline systems market has been segregated into industrial, transportation, and commercial & residential. In terms of revenue, the industrial segment constituted more than 50% market share in 2016. It is further divided into sectors such as fertilizers, power generation, and other sectors that consistently in need of natural gas for smooth operations. On the other hand, the transportation segment includes automobiles, which use natural gas. The demand for natural gas-run automobiles is expected to remain are high as regulations regarding emissions are getting stricter. Implementation of government norms and laws to cut down greenhouse gases is projected to have positive impact on this segment in the forthcoming years. The commercial and residential segment require natural gas for cooling, space heating, and small scale power generation.
In terms of region, the virtual pipeline systems market has been classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. In 2016, North America dominated the virtual pipeline systems market with more than 40% share and is expected to follow the same trend during the forecast period. Asia Pacific is expected to follow this dominance closely in the coming years as China’s economy gains momentum. The sprawling network of virtual pipelines across the country due to extensive network of CNG stations are expected to put Asia Pacific virtual pipeline systems on the map.
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- Developing Economies to Positively Influence Global Market as Demand for Cleaner Fuels Remains High
Furthermore, as developing countries such as Japan, India, and China work towards achieving a cleaner environment, they are likely to be key users of natural gas. This emerging trend is expected to help Asia Pacific expand at a significant rate during the forecast period. The growing inclination toward using cleaner alternatives than fossil fuels is expected to play an important role in the growth of the regional market. The rising investments in natural gas in the developing economies of Asia Pacific is also expected to have a major influence on the overall market.