United States Natural Gas Engine Market 2031 | Growth Drivers, Key Players & Investment Opportunities

Market Size and Growth

As per DataM Intelligence, the global natural gas engine market was valued at US$5.66 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$8.93 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.87% during 2025 to 2032

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United States: Recent Natural‐Gas Engine Developments

✅ In November 2025, Westport Fuel Systems revealed a new CNG solution for its HPDITM engines, enabling heavy‐duty trucks to run on compressed natural gas (or RNG blends) with diesel‐like performance expanding the practical market for natural‐gas fleet adoption.

✅ In October 2025, Cummins Inc. reiterated its natural‐gas engine portfolio including the medium‐duty L9N and heavy‐duty X15N as offering fleets lower emissions and cost‐efficient fuel alternatives, underlining growing interest in gas‐powered trucking.

✅ In early Q4 2025, discussions among North‐American operators show increasing appetite for CNG‐powered HPDI solutions, indicating a shift from LNG or diesel toward pipeline‐based natural‐gas infrastructure where available.

✅ In the same period, heavy‐duty natural‐gas engine demand in North America has gained renewed momentum as gas‐fuelled trucks become more viable and fuel‐agnostic engine platforms mature, offering flexibility between natural gas, RNG, and even blend‐fuels.

Japan: Recent Natural‐Gas Engine / Truck Developments

✅ In October 2025, Isuzu Motors Limited launched upgraded versions of its heavy‐duty "GIGA LNG" and "GIGA CNG" trucks combining LNG/CNG fuel with enhanced safety features and maintaining usability comparable to diesel trucks, reinforcing its leadership as Japan's only manufacturer of natural‐gas trucks.

✅ Also in October 2025, Isuzu unveiled an updated version of its flagship GIGA heavy‐duty truck at Japan Mobility Show 2025 the upgrade includes a new cab design, connectivity and monitoring services, signalling renewed investment in NG‐compatible heavy vehicles for domestic and global markets.

✅ These renewed GIGA LNG/CNG offerings emphasise significantly reduced particulate and NOx emissions compared to diesel, while retaining travel ranges over 1,000 km (for LNG models), reinforcing natural gas as a pragmatic transitional fuel in Japan's commercial transport sector.

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The global natural gas engine market is experiencing steady growth as industries, utilities, and transportation sectors adopt cleaner and more flexible energy solutions. With natural gas accounting for around 23% of global primary energy consumption and production reaching 4.1 trillion cubic meters in 2024, supply stability is supporting wider adoption. Natural gas engines are increasingly used in distributed power generation, CHP systems, industrial operations, and heavy-duty transport due to their lower carbon intensity and operational efficiency.

In power generation, more than 70 GW of global CHP capacity now relies on reciprocating gas engines, favored for their 45-48% efficiency and strong load flexibility. Government support in the US, Japan, and Europe continues to boost adoption for grid reliability and emission reduction. Meanwhile, transportation growth is driven by stricter emissions standards and the expansion of NGVs, which now exceed 30 million globally. Advances in high-compression engines and compatibility with RNG and hydrogen blends are further strengthening long-term market potential.

Rising Demand for Low-Emission Transportation Accelerates Global Natural Gas Engine Market Growth

The increasing shift toward low-emission transportation is becoming a major catalyst for the global natural gas engine market. With the transport sector contributing nearly 24% of global CO2 emissions, countries are turning to natural gas engines as a transitional solution between diesel and full electrification. CNG and LNG vehicles deliver 20-25% lower CO2 emissions and significantly reduce particulate matter and NOx, driving strong adoption in heavy-duty trucks, municipal fleets, and public transit systems where clean alternatives are urgently needed.

Global uptake is expanding rapidly, supported by infrastructure growth and regulatory incentives. North America has over 175,000 natural gas vehicles and 1,200 fueling stations, while Europe surpassed 1.4 million NGVs in 2024 due to Euro VI standards and biomethane incentives. Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing market as China and India deploy large CNG fleets to curb urban pollution. Advancements such as high-compression spark-ignited engines and dual-fuel systems are further enhancing efficiency and operational flexibility, strengthening natural gas engines' role in sustainable mobility.

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Major Key Players

The global natural gas engine market is moderately consolidated, with competition centered on efficiency, emissions performance, and digital engine optimization. Key players such as Cummins Inc., Caterpillar, Wärtsilä and Rolls-Royce plc dominate the market through strong R&D capabilities and diversified application portfolios.

Company Profile - Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc. is a global leader in power technology, delivering advanced energy solutions for transportation, industrial, commercial and power generation sectors. The company designs and manufactures diesel, natural gas, hybrid, electric and fuel cell powertrains. Its operations include production of aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, filtration solutions, fuel systems, engine controls and air handling technologies. Cummins is expanding capabilities in electrified systems, hydrogen production and fuel cell technologies to support the transition toward lower and zero emission energy solutions. Its global distribution network and diversified portfolio enable the company to serve applications ranging from on highway transport and construction machinery to industrial equipment and utility power systems.

Regulatory Analysis: Global Emission Standards Shaping the Natural Gas Engine Market

Regulatory policies across major regions are shaping the design, performance, and deployment of natural gas engines, with stricter emission limits accelerating technological advancements. Governments are tightening standards for NOx, CO, particulate matter, and methane slip, prompting manufacturers to adopt lean-burn combustion, advanced catalysts, and improved combustion control systems. In parallel, renewable gas policies are encouraging compatibility with biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG), further influencing engine development toward cleaner, low-carbon solutions.

Global Renewable Gas Policies: US RFS, California LCFS, and the EU Renewable Energy Directive incentivize biogas/RNG adoption, leading manufacturers to develop engines with higher methane-number tolerance, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with variable biogas compositions.

US: EPA NSPS (40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ) sets strict NOx limits of 1.0 g/bhp-hr for lean burn and 2.0 g/bhp-hr for rich burn engines; CARB DG rules are more stringent, pushing advanced aftertreatment and lean-burn technologies.

Europe: Medium Combustion Plant Directive enforces 190 mg/Nm3 NOx limits for new gas engines; EU Stage V and upcoming methane-slip targets encourage low-sulfur fuels, oxidation catalysts, and closed-loop controls.

Asia-Pacific: China's GB 13271-2014 mandates tight NOx thresholds (50-150 mg/m3); India's CPCB II norms regulate NOx and CO for stationary engines; Japan sets strict CHP emission limits under the Air Pollution Control Law.

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Market Segmentation - Spark-Ignited Engines Lead the Market Owing to Superior Efficiency and Clean Performance

The global market for spark-ignited natural gas engines is growing steadily as industries and utilities shift toward cleaner, flexible energy solutions. Rising natural gas consumption, supportive CHP and distributed generation policies, and the need for rapid-response, high-efficiency systems are boosting adoption across major regions. Stricter emission regulations are accelerating the replacement of older diesel units with SI engines that meet advanced NOx and CO2 limits. Their ability to operate on natural gas, RNG, biogas, and hydrogen blends further enhances long-term decarbonization potential.

North America Leads the Natural Gas Engine Market Driven by Strong Infrastructure and Clean Energy Policies

Demand for natural gas engines in North America is rising due to strong infrastructure readiness, supportive policies, and growing pressure to reduce emissions in power and industrial sectors. Natural gas already plays a dominant role in the US energy mix, accounting for over 43% of electricity generation and associated CO2 output. As utilities seek flexible and dispatchable assets to complement renewables, stationary gas engines are becoming increasingly important.

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Key Developments

In September 2024, Cummins Inc. began full production of its X15N natural gas engine, the industry's first 15-litre big-bore natural gas engine, at its Jamestown, New York plant. Certified to 50 mg NOx to meet 2024 EPA and CARB standards, the X15N delivers up to 10% better fuel economy than previous models and is designed for heavy-duty applications under the Cummins HELM multi-fuel platform. After completing over 1.5 million miles of field testing with major fleets such as Walmart, UPS, and Werner, the engine is now positioned to support large-scale decarbonization efforts in the trucking sector.

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