India's Gas Cooling System Market Set for Robust Growth Amidst Expanding Natural Gas Infrastructure
The gas cooling system market in India is expected to experience robust growth over the next decade, driven by the country's expanding natural gas infrastructure and the increasing adoption of sustainable cooling technologies.
Absorption chillers remain the dominant technology, accounting for around 40-45% of demand, while waste heat recovery systems are emerging as a rapidly growing segment with projected annual growth of 16-18%. The market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 12-15% between 2026 and 2035.
The industry is currently facing challenges such as natural gas supply intermittency, high initial capital expenditure relative to conventional electric chillers, and the need for skilled installation and maintenance capacity in metropolitan regions. However, the growing demand for data center cooling, driven by hyperscale cloud investments and India's digital infrastructure push, is expected to create new opportunities for gas-based cooling systems.