Coal Bed Methane Market Outlook:
Coal Bed Methane Market size was over USD 16.79 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 30.64 billion by 2035, witnessing over 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of coal bed methane is estimated at USD 17.73 billion.
Increasing demand for coal bed methane is attributed to its eco-friendly nature compared to coal, oil, and other natural gases which is estimated to propel the market growth. According to the estimations, nearly 4 trillion cubic meters of natural gas were consumed across the world as of 2021.
The rising need for power supply with a growing population and consumption rate in the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors is estimated to boost market growth. As per the Environmental Protection Agency 2023, about 532 operational landfill gas energy projects in the U.S. and 466 landfills are suitable for energy projects.
