China Natural Gas Sector Report 2022-2023

Natural gas continues to outpace crude oil as China’s leading hydrocarbon resource in terms of exploration and development. In 2020, China's natural gas output increased by 9.8% y/y to 192.5bcm. Coalbed methane production totalled 6.7bcm, up by 13.5% y/y, shale gas output exceeded 20bcm, an increase of 32.6% y/y, and coal-to-natural gas output reached 4.7bcm, rising by 8.8% y/y. As one of the world’s largest natural gas consumers, China relies heavily on imports, but at the same time the government is boosting efforts to increase domestic natural gas production. The growth rate of China’s natural gas production has outpaced its consumption growth for two consecutive years and many gas basins, such as the Sichuan Basin, have made numerous discoveries in the shale gas segment, supporting higher output in future.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the natural gas sector for China. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the natural gas sector in China
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• View key data on production, consumption and regional dynamics for the sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Gain insight into reserves, drilling activity, infrastructure and other production issues
• See natural gas consumption within the country
• Ascertain China’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in China
• Build a clear picture of trends and issues for sub-sectors (e.g. piped natural gas and LNG)

See below for a complete table of report contents: