| Product Code: ETC12986326 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Portugal`s natural gas storage import shipments continued to be dominated by key suppliers including Italy, Germany, Spain, Czechia, and Austria. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) showed a shift from high to moderate concentration, indicating a more competitive market landscape. Despite a notable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.96% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -13.84%. This data suggests a dynamic market environment for natural gas storage imports in Portugal, with opportunities for diversification and strategic partnerships.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Overview |
3.1 Portugal Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Storage Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Location, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Storage Method, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing energy demand in Portugal |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the use of natural gas |
4.2.3 Growth in renewable energy sources leading to the need for natural gas backup capacity |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Regulatory challenges in obtaining permits for new storage facilities |
4.3.2 Volatility in natural gas prices affecting investment decisions |
4.3.3 Competition from other energy storage solutions like batteries |
5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Trends |
6 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market, By Types |
6.1 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market, By Storage Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Storage Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Underground Storage, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Above-Ground Storage, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By LNG Storage, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Floating Storage, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Pipeline Storage, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market, By Capacity |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Large, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Small, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Variable, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Continuous, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market, By Location |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Subsurface Caverns, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Storage Tanks, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Gas Facilities, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Offshore Platforms, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Transmission Lines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market, By Storage Method |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Pressurized, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Cryogenic, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquefied, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By LNG Ships, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Compressed, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market, By End User |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Utilities, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Power Plants, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Maritime Transport, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.6 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Utilization rate of existing natural gas storage facilities |
8.2 Number of new natural gas storage projects initiated |
8.3 Percentage of energy generated from natural gas compared to other sources |
9 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Opportunity Assessment, By Storage Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Opportunity Assessment, By Location, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Opportunity Assessment, By Storage Method, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Portugal Natural Gas Storage Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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