Middle East Dominates Gas Processing Capacity Additions Through 2030

The Middle East is poised to remain the dominant region for global gas processing capacity additions through 2030, driven by rising natural gas production and growing energy demand.

The UAE is expected to lead regional capacity additions over the outlook period, followed closely by Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Iran and Iraq are also anticipated to contribute meaningfully to the region's growth.

The expansion of gas processing infrastructure across these countries is tied to several converging priorities: increasing domestic gas utilisation, advancing liquefied natural gas (LNG) development, and improving the overall economics of natural gas monetisation.