The world's energy sector is changing drastically and becoming more focused on cleaner and sustainable fuel sources. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has become an essential ingredient in this shift, offering many environmental and economic benefits. Small-scale LNG refers to the process of liquefying, storing, and regasifying natural gas (NG) on a smaller scale than conventional LNG plants. This sector provides energy solutions to areas without pipeline infrastructure or those requiring a more flexible and mobile option. It includes various applications such as marine bunkering, industrial use, transportation, and power generation in remote locations. Small-scale LNG facilities typically have a capacity of less than 1 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) and are used to provide LNG to remote areas, power plants, and other off-grid locations. The International Gas Union (IGU) defines small-scale LNG as any facility with a liquefaction and regasification capacity of 0.05–1.0 million tons per annum (MTPA) and vessels with a capacity of 60,000 cubic meters (m³) or less.

Small-scale LNG has several advantages over conventional LNG, including:

The 360 Quadrant maps the Small-Scale LNG companies based on criteria such as revenue, geographic presence, growth strategies, investments, channels of demand, and sales strategies for the market presence of the Small-Scale LNG's quadrant. While the top criteria for product footprint evaluation included Type (Liquefaction, Regasification), Application (Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Marine Transport, Industrial & Power, Others), Mode of supply (Trucks, Trans-Shipment & Bunkering, Others).

Key trends highlighted in 360 Quadrants: