China is the country with the largest number of operational gas pipelines worldwide. As of February 2024, the Chinese gas network was made up of 442 functional pipelines – comprising different segments – with a further 302 segments either proposed or already under construction. The total number of operational gas pipelines worldwide is above 1,500.
Pipeline transportation is used to move gaseous or liquid products from their production or extraction site to refineries and ultimately end consumers. Pipelines used for the transportation of pressurized natural gas are made from carbon steel.
Countries with largest number of operational and planned natural gas pipelines worldwide as 2024
Pipelines under development include both proposed and those already under construction.
Figures include different segments of each pipeline.
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Global Energy Monitor. (February 20, 2024). Countries with largest number of operational and planned natural gas pipelines worldwide as 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 12, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/744480/gas-pipelines-by-country-status-worldwide/
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