| Product Code: ETC9976390 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the United States saw significant import shipments of small scale LNG terminals, with top exporting countries being Mexico, China, India, Thailand, and Canada. Despite the diverse sources, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated low concentration, promoting healthy competition in the market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 was a robust 14.38%, demonstrating the increasing demand for small scale LNG terminals. Additionally, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 stood at 1.38%, suggesting a steady expansion in this market segment.

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 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for cleaner fuel sources in the transportation sector |
4.2.2 Advancements in LNG technology making small-scale terminals more feasible and cost-effective |
4.2.3 Growing focus on energy security and diversification in the US |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs for establishing small-scale LNG terminals |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and permitting processes causing delays in project development |
4.3.3 Competition from other alternative fuel sources like compressed natural gas (CNG) |
5 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market, By Technology |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquefaction, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Regasification, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Onshore, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Offshore, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average utilization rate of existing small-scale LNG terminals in the US |
8.2 Number of new projects announced or under development in the small-scale LNG sector |
8.3 Percentage increase in LNG consumption in the transportation sector annually |
9 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Small Scale LNG Terminals Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |