Chemical Blue Hydrogen Market Size & Share 2024 to 2032
Market Size by Technology (Steam Methane Reforming, Autothermal Reforming, Partial Oxidation).
Report ID: GMI7887
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Published Date: January 2024
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Authors:
Ankit Gupta, Srishti Agarwal
Chemical Blue Hydrogen Market Size
The global chemical blue hydrogen market size was valued at more than USD 700 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow more than USD 2.1 billion by 2032. Blue hydrogen is a type of hydrogen fuel which during its production process emits less carbon dioxide H2O. The process is carried out through a series of steps wherein first natural gas most importantly methane is reformed to hydrogen, which, when used, results in Co2 emission. Further, to reduce carbon footprints, carbon dioxide, the byproduct of this process is captured and stored so that it doesn’t mix with greenhouse gases.
Chemical Blue Hydrogen Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Ongoing shift towards a greener power system alongside the hydrogen economy activity of the energy companies will boost the business landscape. For instance, in July 2022, Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Industrial Gases Co Ltd (SCIPIG) significantly enhanced its research into blue hydrogen generation market with investment of over USD 199 million, along with plans to construct blue hydrogen generation units and associated infrastructural developments in SCIP located in China.
COVID- 19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions across industries on the account of project delays and a slowdown in investments affecting the development of blue hydrogen projects. However, growing emphasis on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices aligned with investments and support for low-carbon technologies will contribute to business landscape.
Chemical Blue Hydrogen Market Trends
Shifting consumer trends toward blue hydrogen owing to its advantages including low emission energy supply along with ability to displace unabated fossil-based fuels from various industrial operations will drive the business outlook. Rising energy consumption across various sectors including refineries & industries along with the growing demand for hydrogen as a feedstock for chemical manufacturing comprising methanol & ammonia among others is set to foster the product demand.
Chemical Blue Hydrogen Market Analysis
Based on technology, the steam methane reforming blue hydrogen market will grow at a rate of over 10.5% through 2032. Cost-effectiveness, high conversion efficiency and established energy security along with deployment of carbon capture storage technologies to manage the carbon emissions generated during SMR processes will boost the product adoption. For instance, in February 2023, Exxon Mobil Corporation made an announcement regarding the use of carbon capture technologies developed by Honeywell at its facility located in Baytown, Texas. Furthermore, ongoing initiative to employ blue hydrogen for the purpose of making use of pre-existing infrastructures, transforming assets and expanding their energy portfolio will augment the industry potential.
North America chemical blue hydrogen market will continue to grow over USD 400 million by 2032, owing to extensive research & development activities by leading players coupled with introduction of several projects supported by government to cut emissions will stimulate the industry scenario. For instance, in August 2023, the U.S. DOE proposed almost USD 34 million for 19 projects that supported both the university and the industry in addressing complex issues regarding clean hydrogen. Further, ongoing efforts by economies to build a policy structure for low emission hydrogen solutions and the growing need to decarbonize various industries will greatly enhance the business opportunity.
Chemical Blue Hydrogen Market Share
Collaborations and agreements between energy companies, technology providers, and industrial consumers are driving the growth of Chemical Blue hydrogen. Joint ventures and cross-ownerships make efforts to increase the output in terms of blue hydrogen, further making it available in a large capacity. these strategic partnerships further allow companies to reduce the risks while enhancing their productive capabilities and help them steer through the regulations, obtain government support, and assist in achieving country’s and world’s decarbonization requirements.
Chemical Blue Hydrogen Market Companies
Major players operating across the chemical blue hydrogen industry include:
Chemical Blue Hydrogen Industry News
This chemical blue hydrogen market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of ‘MT & USD Billion’ from 2024 to 2032 for the following segments:
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