Global gas pipeline expansion: Nearly US$200 billion under construction, with Asia building over 80%

A December 2023 briefing by Global Energy Monitor reporting on the global expansion of gas transmission pipelines, highlighting that Asia accounts for over 80% of current construction costs and length.

• Globally, approximately 69,700 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines are currently under construction, representing an 18% increase from the end of 2022, with an estimated cost of US$193.9 billion.
• Asia is the primary driver of global gas pipeline expansion, accounting for 82% of the kilometers under construction at an estimated cost of US$117.2 billion. China and India are the most significant contributors to this development.
• China's pipeline buildout includes 30,300 km under construction across roughly 150 projects, with an estimated capital expenditure of US$48.1 billion. This expansion is driven by the 14th Five-Year Plan's goals for energy security, economic growth, and a coal-to-gas transition.
• India is expanding its network to create a National Gas Grid, with over 15,000 km of pipeline under construction costing an estimated US$26.2 billion. The goal is to increase natural gas consumption to 15% of the country's total energy use by 2025.
• The United States is focusing its pipeline expansion on increasing export capacity from the Haynesville Shale and Permian Basin to serve Asian and European markets, with 1,500 km under construction costing US$11.5 billion.
• Argentina is experiencing significant growth due to the Vaca Muerta formation, the world's second-largest shale gas reserve. It is building approximately 1,100 km of pipelines at a cost of US$4.1 billion, including the Néstor Kirchner Gas Pipeline.
• Russia is constructing 2,900 km of pipelines costing US$8.2 billion, shifting its export focus toward Asia following the Russia-Ukraine War. However, several projects, including the Power of Siberia 2 and the Ukhta-Torzhok 3, have faced delays or been shelved.

APA

Global Energy Monitor (2023). Global gas pipeline expansion: Nearly US$200 billion under construction, with Asia building over 80%. https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/GEM_Global_gas_pipeline_expansion_11.pdf

Chicago

Global Energy Monitor. Global gas pipeline expansion: Nearly US$200 billion under construction, with Asia building over 80%. 2023. https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/GEM_Global_gas_pipeline_expansion_11.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{globalenergymonitor2023global, author = {{Global Energy Monitor}}, title = {{Global gas pipeline expansion: Nearly US\$200 billion under construction, with Asia building over 80\%}}, institution = {Global Energy Monitor}, year = {2023}, month = dec, url = {https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/GEM_Global_gas_pipeline_expansion_11.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }