Gassindustri

Gassindustri refers to the sector involved in the production, processing, transport, distribution and use of gaseous fuels and industrial gases. It covers natural gas extraction and processing, the transmission and distribution of gas via pipelines, liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations, and the supply of industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and specialty gases used in manufacturing, healthcare, chemicals and electronics. The industry serves energy supply, heating and various process applications and supports a wide range of consumer and industrial needs.

The gassindustri is commonly divided into upstream activities (gas exploration and production), midstream activities (processing, transmission, storage and distribution), and downstream activities (retail delivery to households and industrial users). Industrial gases are produced by specialized suppliers and are essential for steelmaking, chemicals, electronics, food processing and medical care. Global players include large industrial gas companies as well as diversified energy groups.

Infrastructure in the gassindustri includes gas fields or processing plants, high-pressure pipelines, LNG terminals and regasification facilities, storage caverns or depleted reservoirs, and metering and safety systems. Regulation and safety are central, covering licensing, environmental impact, methane emission controls, pipeline integrity, and consumer protections. Environmental considerations increasingly drive the shift toward lower-emission or hydrogen-based gas products and toward biogas and synthetic gases produced with lower-carbon energy.

Outlook for the gassindustri is shaped by energy transition and decarbonization efforts, growth in LNG trade, and the development of hydrogen, biogas and carbon capture technologies. The industry remains vital for heating, industry and power generation while facing pressures to reduce emissions and improve safety and efficiency.