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North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market Size - By System (Electrostatic Precipitators, Catalytic Systems, Absorbers, Scrubbers), By Industry (Power Plants, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Cement, Metal, Manufacturing) & Forecast, 2024 - 2032

  • Report ID: GMI7058
  • Published Date: Oct 2023
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North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market Size

North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market was valued over USD 6.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to register 5.9% CAGR between 2024 and 2032. The rapid surge in energy demand has led to elevated pollutant emissions, significantly impacting global climatic conditions. Escalating levels of pollutants originating from both power plants and industrial sources have become a prominent concern for policymakers worldwide and is leading to the public & private investments to mitigate the emission. For instance, In June 2023, the Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office (IEDO) unveiled a USD 135 million federal funding initiative encompassing 40 projects distributed across 21 states.
 

North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market

The mounting environmental risks, coupled with a more stringent regulatory landscape, have obligated businesses and industries to reduce the emission levels of various pollutants, such as SOX, NOx, CO, mercury, and particulate matter. Consequently, there has been a notable uptick in the demand for emission control systems, which encompass technologies like scrubbers, ESPs, FGD, absorbers, among others, within manufacturing and industrial facilities. Notably, these systems' remarkable efficiency in mitigating pollutants from waste streams is poised to substantially propel the growth of the industry.

 

The adoption of stringent emission standards, combined with the rapid pace of industrialization in in Mexico, is poised to stimulate the installation of emission control systems. In addition, the considerable expenses linked to implementing complex emission control technologies in the industrial sector have redirected attention towards the adoption of cost-effective and innovative solutions. This shift is expected to drive the increased deployment of such systems.
 

COVID- 19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented formidable challenges, including widespread disruptions in supply and consumer demand, as well as the extensive closure of industrial operations. These challenges have left a significant mark on the industry, particularly in sectors like manufacturing and cement applications. As a result, the deployment and retrofitting of systems across various industry verticals have been notably reduced.
 

North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market Trends

The growing inclination of various industries towards monitoring and controlling particulate matter emissions, along with the tightening of environmental regulations to reduce air pollutants, is expected to drive the adoption of various technologies. These include wet and dry scrubbers across a wide range of industrial sectors. Additionally, the increasing focus on more stringent control of particulate matter emissions, combined with the adoption of advanced equipment that promotes techniques for managing wastewater and air pollutants in energy-intensive industries, is likely to lead to an increased deployment of catalytic systems, ESPs, absorbers, and similar systems.
 

Amid the growing environmental concerns, which necessitate efficient emission control and the reduction of water and chemical consumption, energy producers and key industry players are actively exploring innovative methods to manage and eliminate emitted particulates.

 

North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market Analysis

 North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market Size, By Systems, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

The scrubbers system is set to observe gains at nearly 5% up to 2032. The increasing relevance of these solutions, particularly in sectors such as steel plants, cement manufacturing, and power generation, combined with ongoing technological advancements and the revitalization of existing projects, is set to drive up the demand for these products.

 

  • The evolving focus of leading players in various industrial sectors on managing explosive oil mists and embracing improved dust collection systems is poised to expedite industry growth.
     
  • Continuous advancements in design and efficiency by these key players have significantly increased product adoption.
     
  • Factors including increased consumer purchasing power, rigorous regulatory requirements, and ongoing investments in expanding chemical production facilities are expected to spur demand for industrial emission control systems in the foreseeable future.
     
  •  The global surge in chemical demand, coupled with the strengthening of emission standards, further contributes to the North America industrial emission control systems market.
     
 North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market Revenue Share, By Industry, 2022

The petrochemical industry is likely to observe around 5.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The installation of scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) within the petrochemical sector has experienced significant expansion. This growth is attributed to the heightened focus on reducing emissions and increased investments in expanding refining capacities. In addition, the introduction of progressively stringent regulations aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions throughout the oil and gas value chain, including refining and petrochemical production, is expected to drive the upgrading or replacement of existing emission control systems.
 

  • Mining operations are known to cause environmental disruptions, with a range of pollutants released during the ore extraction process.
     
  • The expansion of mining activities, coupled with stringent government regulations pertaining to emissions, is expected to drive the adoption of these systems.
     
  • In 2006, final regulations were enacted, amending emission standards for integrated steel and iron manufacturing facilities. These final standards also establish emission constraints for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) originating from blast furnaces, sinter plants, and Basic Oxygen Process Furnaces (BOPFs).
     
  • Growing concentration of such emissions across the atmosphere will create serious issues to human health. As per the IEA, the direct CO2 emissions from industries including chemical, petrochemical, cement, and iron & steel have reached 36.3 Gt in 2021, their highest ever annual level from 7.5 Gt in 2009.
     
U.S. Industrial Emission Control Systems Market, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

The U.S. industrial emission control system market is estimated to attain about 5.5% growth rate till 2032, influenced by evolving regulations, technology advancements, and changing industry dynamics. In addition, the U.S. has been implementing and enforcing stringent environmental regulations to reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and other harmful pollutants. This has driven industries to adopt advanced emission control technologies.

 

  • The country has been experiencing a shift towards cleaner energy sources, such as natural gas and renewables. This transition has influenced the adoption of emission control systems in power generation and industrial processes.
     
  • Ongoing technological innovations have led to the development of more efficient and cost-effective emission control systems. Advanced solutions like selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) are increasingly used.
     
  • Emission control systems are no longer confined to specific industries. Sectors like manufacturing, oil and gas, and commercial buildings are increasingly adopting these technologies.
     
  • Efforts to reduce carbon emissions have increased interest in CCS technologies, including carbon capture and storage. CCS is a key focus in industries such as power generation.
     
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulatory agencies require real-time emission monitoring and reporting. Companies are investing in systems that help meet these requirements.
     

North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market Share

Major manufacturers operating across the industrial emission control systems market are focusing on product launch and contracts to devised to gain a competitive edge over the others. Introduction, innovation, upgradation, and improvisation in the present treatment technology is said to improve the profitability and achieve a higher proportion of the market share:

Prominent industry players operating across North America industrial emission control systems industry include:

  • CECO ENVIRONMENTAL
  • General Electric
  • Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
  • DÜRR Group
  • Elessent Clean Technologies Inc.
  • Catalytic Combustion
  • Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc.,
  • General Electric
  • Wood Group USA, Inc.
  • Fuel Tech Inc.
  • Monroe Environmental Corp.
  • BASF SE
  • APC Technologies, Inc.
  • Epcon Industrial Systems, LP
  • Tri-Mer Corporation
     

North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market News

  • In April 2023, General Electric started integrated their selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and Catalytic oxidation reduction (COR) systems into its LM2500XPRESS aeroderivative gas turbines to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) up to 50%. The said installation of the emission control systems as a CO emission control technology on their LM2500XPRESS units will offer a sustainable power option in the aeroderivative business, thereby offering growth to the market.
     
  • In November 2022, the government of Canada decided to invest USD 58 million to back 24 projects in line with Canada's target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Under the leadership of 12 universities and one non-governmental organization, these initiatives aim to enhance Canada's scientific capabilities in identifying, expediting, and assessing measures aimed at reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emission
     

This North America industrial emission control systems market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of ‘USD Million’ from 2019 to 2032, for the following segments:

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By Systems

  • Electrostatic Precipitators
  • Catalytic Systems
  • Absorbers
  • Scrubbers
  • Others

By Industry

  • Power Plants
  • Chemical & Petrochemical
  • Cement
  • Metal
  • Manufacturing
  • Others

The above information has been provided for the following regions across the countries.

  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico

 

Authors: Ankit Gupta, Shashank Sisodia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size of North America industrial emission control systems was worth USD 6.5 billion in 2023 and is set to record over 5.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2032.

Scrubbers segment is set to observe over 5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, owing to the increasing relevance of these solutions, particularly in sectors such as steel plants, cement manufacturing, and power generation, combined with ongoing technological advancements.

What are the factors driving the U.S. industrial emission control systems industry?

CECO ENVIRONMENTAL, General Electric, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., DÜRR Group, Elessent Clean Technologies Inc., Catalytic Combustion, Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc., General Electric, Wood Group USA, Inc., Fuel Tech Inc., Monroe Environmental Corp., BASF SE, APC Technologies, Inc., Epcon Industrial Systems, LP, and Tri-Mer Corporation.

North America Industrial Emission Control Systems Market Scope

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  • Base Year: 2023
  • Companies covered: 15
  • Tables & Figures: 118
  • Countries covered: 3
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