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Fuel Grade Petcoke Market Size

  • Report ID: GMI6582
  • Published Date: Aug 2023
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Fuel Grade Petcoke Market Size

Fuel Grade Petcoke Market size was valued at USD 13.6 billion in 2023 and is set to grow at over 5.6% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, on account of the growing steadily along with increasing usage as a fuel source across various industrial processes. Petcoke, a byproduct of the petroleum refining process, has high carbon content and calorific value, making it an attractive option for industries requiring high-energy fuel. The power generation, cement production, and aluminum smelting sectors have been the primary consumers of product, driving its demand globally.

 

The increasing global population, industrialization, and urbanization have also contributed to the growing demand for energy, thereby boosting the fuel grade petcoke production. In addition, the accelerating demand as a low-cost fuel for refinery operations primarily across the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region along with robust use across steel plants will amplify the product demand.

 

The fuel grade petcoke market had been marked by a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. With increasing global concerns about air quality and carbon emissions, industries using fuel-grade petcoke were under pressure to adopt cleaner technologies and reduce their environmental footprint. This led to a significant shift towards cleaner and more efficient combustion processes and a greater demand for low-sulfur and low-metal content petcoke.

 

Factors, including regulatory changes, technological innovations, along with global economic shifts is anticipated to bolster the product demand. Global energy production coupled with increasing energy demand are other prominent factors adding to the market growth. While conventional markets like North America and Europe continued to be significant players, there is a noticeable increase in production and demand from emerging economies, particularly in Asia. This shift is propelled by the growth of energy-intensive industries, including cement and power generation, in these regions.

Authors: Ankit Gupta, Shashank Sisodia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size of fuel grade petcoke was surpassed USD 13.6 billion in 2023 and is set to record over 5.6% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, due to increasing usage as fuel source across various industrial processes.

The aluminum fuel grade petcoke application is expected to witness over 5.3% CAGR from 2023-2032 owing to the shift toward the use of recyclable material and expansion in end-user markets.

North America fuel grade petcoke industry size is projected to observe about 2.6% growth rate through 2032, on account of the increasing industrial activities, energy needs, and the high availability of petcoke as a byproduct of the refining process.

BP p.l.c., Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), Exxon Mobil Corporation, Shell Plc, Reliance Industries Limited, Chevron Corporation, Valero, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, and Oxbow Corporation are few fuel grade petcoke companies.

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