Wonder Gas Editorial Team | July 6, 2026The global industrial gases market, valued at USD 122 billion in 2026 and projected to reach USD 193.7 billion by 2036 (CAGR 4.7%), enters H2 2026 navigating geopolitical disruption, an accelerating energy transition, and surging demand from semiconductors

The New Zealand government has shortlisted two LNG import terminal providers as it seeks to plug energy shortage forecasts and boost security. Speaking at the Auckland Business Chamber, Energy Minister Simeon Brown confirmed both providers are proposing solutions at Port Taranaki on the west coast

The rapid expansion of commercial space launches is developing into a potentially significant growth market for industrial gas companies, with Linde indicating the sector could eventually become large enough to be treated as a standalone end market within its reporting structure.

When the world watches on in awe at NASA’s Artemis II launch mission in Florida tonight (6.24pm EDT, 11.24pm UK time), it is unlikely that most observers will be thinking of Qatar’s Ras Laffan plants half a world away.But with the Middle East crisis disrupting around 30% of global supply due to to halted LNG production in the Gulf state, the space industry faces an uncertain future.