India Unconventional Gas Market

India Unconventional Gas Market Overview:

The India unconventional gas market size reached USD 7.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 12.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% during 2025-2033. The market share is expanding, driven by the increasing expenditure on pipeline networks to enhance connectivity between gas fields, along with the ongoing transition to gas-oriented vehicles and cleaner industrial fuel solutions.

India Unconventional Gas Market Trends:

Increasing investments in pipeline infrastructure development

The rising spending on pipeline infrastructure development is fueling the India unconventional gas market growth. With increasing requirements for cleaner energy sources, the government and private companies are wagering on expanding pipeline networks to improve connectivity between gas fields, processing facilities, and end-users. This development is making unconventional gas sources like tight gas more accessible for industries, such as power generation, manufacturing, and transportation. A well-established pipeline infrastructure helps reduce transportation costs, making gas a more affordable alternative to traditional fuels. The Indian Government is actively promoting projects to ensure wider reach and better supply, thereby impelling the market growth. According to the data released on the official site of the IBEF, in the 2024-25 budget, the sum of INR 497.25 Crore (USD 59.75 Million) was set aside for the initiative aimed at developing pipeline infrastructure for the incorporation of compressed biogas (CBG) into the city gas distribution (CGD) network. These investments also attract foreign and domestic energy companies to explore and produce unconventional gas. Additionally, refined pipeline infrastructure enhances energy security by minimizing reliance on imported fuels. As the network broadens, gas availability increases, encouraging more industries and households to shift towards gas-based energy solutions.

Growing energy demand

The increasing energy demand is offering a favorable India unconventional gas market outlook. India has a massive and growing population, which is creating the need for energy across all sectors. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2024, India became the most populous nation, boasting an estimated population of 1.41 Billion. With urbanization and industrialization activities on a rise, power generation and manufacturing industries are utilizing more fuel, encouraging the country to explore unconventional gas types like coal bed methane (CBM) and shale gas. These energy sources help meet high requirements while reducing dependence on coal and oil, which contribute to pollution. The Government is also pushing for energy security by promoting domestic gas production and reducing reliance on imports. Industries, such as steel, cement, and fertilizers, need a stable gas supply, making unconventional gas an attractive solution. Additionally, the ongoing transition to gas-oriented vehicles and cleaner industrial fuel solutions is supported by policies and infrastructure investments. With increasing electricity demands, unconventional gas is also being employed in power plants, aiding in balancing the energy mix.

India Unconventional Gas Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.

Type Insights:

• Shale Gas
• Tight Gas
• Coal Bed Methane (CBM)
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the types. This includes shale gas, tight gas, coal bed methane (CBM), and others.

Application Insights:

• Industrial
• Power Generation
• Residential
• Commercial
• Transportation

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the applications have also been provided in the report. This includes industrial, power generation, residential, commercial, and transportation.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Unconventional Gas Market News:

• In December 2024, the Rajya Sabha approved the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill (2024) via voice vote to simplify the oil and gas exploration industry in India and separate petroleum activities from mining activities. It extended the definition of ‘mineral oils’ to encompass naturally occurring hydrocarbons, coal bed methane, and shale gas/oil.
• In October 2024, a report published by the Indian Science and Technology Ministry showed considerable shale gas production potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield of Jharkhand. The research also offered vital information that could steer future exploration activities in the area, aiding in energy resource development and enhancing national energy security.

India Unconventional Gas Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India unconventional gas market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India unconventional gas market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the India unconventional gas market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the India unconventional gas market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India unconventional gas market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India unconventional gas market?
• What is the structure of the India unconventional gas market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India unconventional gas market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India unconventional gas market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India unconventional gas market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India unconventional gas industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.