Global Energy Monitor

Background

What happened to the Global Fossil Infrastructure Tracker (GFIT)?

As of 2022, the Global Fossil Infrastructure Tracker (GFIT) has been split into two separate trackers for oil and gas. The Global Gas Infrastructure Tracker (GGIT) tracks gas transmission pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. The Global Oil Infrastructure Tracker (GOIT) tracks crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) pipelines here.

Pipeline Routes & Terminal Locations

How accurate are pipeline routes?

Accuracy varies, and we are constantly working to improve our pipeline routes. Historically, we have prioritized mapping pipeline routes that are 100 km or longer, though we are now in the process of adding smaller routes where time allows.

 

If the route you see is a straight or low-resolution line on the map, it is likely approximated from start and end points (and sometimes midpoints). If it has more curvature, we have either obtained the route from official sources, or we have traced it from an image using GIS software. If you have any suggestions for route improvements, or questions on a specific project, please let us know via the “Improving the tracker” contact info below.

How accurate are terminal locations?

Accuracy for terminal location also varies. We use a combination of GIS mapping and research to identify an accurate location. We mark location accuracy as “approximate” or “exact” based on our confidence through this research.

Do you provide routes or terminal locations in GIS format?

Yes. Gas pipeline and LNG terminal data are now provided as Excel files and in GeoJSON, GeoPackage, and shapefile formats via the download form.

Coverage

Does GGIT show all operating gas pipelines?

We aim to track all operating natural gas transmission pipelines, though in some cases and countries we may not have comprehensive coverage. Prior to May 2022, we focused primarily on pipelines longer than 100 km, and we still prioritize these projects but are continually filling in gaps we have for smaller projects. If you are searching for a pipeline that is not on the map, we may still track it in our full database, which includes pipelines without routes, available at the “Download Data” link.

Does GGIT show all gas pipelines in development?

We aim to track all under-construction, proposed, and shelved oil and NGL transmission pipelines, though in some cases and countries we may not have comprehensive coverage. Prior to May 2022, we focused primarily on pipelines longer than 100 km. Currently, we attempt to track any in-development transmission pipeline, regardless of size. If you are searching for a pipeline that is not on the map, we may still track it in our full database, which includes pipelines without routes, available at the “Download Data” link.

Does GGIT show all gas pipelines that are idle, mothballed, cancelled, or retired?

We aim to track all gas transmission pipelines with these statuses, but we historically have prioritized pipelines that are either operating or in development.

 

Note, as of May 2022, we are increasing coverage of gas pipelines with these statuses, but we have historically only focused on those that are in development, and those will be the most comprehensively covered.

Does GGIT show all LNG terminals?

Yes, we aim to track all LNG import or export terminals globally, regardless of status. GGIT does not track terminals used solely for storage or bunkering.

Improving the Tracker

What if I find an error or a missing project, or I have a suggestion for a better pipeline route or terminal location?

We’d love to hear from you! Please fill out a report form here.

Credit

Who built this tool?

The tracker was designed and produced by Global Energy Monitor, an organization developing collaborative resources on the global energy system. Researchers who have contributed to GGIT include Nagwa Abdallah, Greig Aitken, Sophia Bauer, James Browning, Natalie Cherot, Gregor Clark, Hanna Fralikhina, Joshua Frank, Christina Haidar, Christine Juta, Erik Hazard, Mason Inman, Ben Inskeep, Christine Juta, Zhanaiym Kozyboy, Ahna Kruciz, Baird Langenbrunner, Ted Nace, Lydia Plante, Aiqun Qu, Rob Rozansky, Christine Shearer, Janna Smith, Adrian Wilson, and Scott Zimmerman.

How do I cite the data?

Please refer to the Download Data page for citation guidance.