What Transformation Has the Hydrogen Generation Market Undergone?
The hydrogen generation market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the size of the hydrogen generation market has experienced robust growth. The market is projected to expand from a value of $153.42 billion in 2024 to a significant $166.5 billion in 2025, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. Several factors have contributed to this growth during the historical period, such as the demand for hydrogen in industries, strict environmental policies, the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel, reforms in natural gas, government incentives and subsidies, the worldwide transition to different energy sources, and the growth in fuel cell technology.
What Are The Predictions for The Hydrogen Generation Market Size?
The Hydrogen Generation market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for hydrogen generation is projected to witness substantial growth in the upcoming years. The market is predicted to expand to $229.72 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
The projected surge during this forecast period can be credited to enhancements in hydrogen infrastructure, expansion of hydrogen production, reduction in electrolysis costs, biohydrogen production, projects related to green hydrogen production, hydrogen-fueled vehicles, and utilization of hydrogen for decarbonization. Upcoming trends during the forecast period consist of technological advancements, support and investments from policies, combination with renewable energy systems, a mounting interest in blue hydrogen, utilisation of hydrogen as an energy medium, and applications of hydrogen in heavy industries.
Which Drivers Are Accelerating Growth In The Hydrogen Generation Market?
The upward trajectory of the hydrogen generation market is anticipated to be fueled by the growing requirement for hydrogen within the industrial sector. The industrial sector, defined as the segment of the economy comprising companies that facilitate the production, transportation, or manufacturing processes of other companies, utilizes a significant amount of hydrogen. This is because hydrogen is an integral part of many chemical products and is a key element in hydrocracking, a process that yields petroleum products like gasoline and diesel. For example, data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based independent intergovernmental organization, shows that in 2022, global consumption of hydrogen increased to 95 million tons, marking a nearly 3% hike from the previous year, despite a decrease in Europe caused by surging natural gas prices that impacted industrial activity. Consequently, the escalating need for hydrogen in the industrial sector is propelling the expansion of the hydrogen generation market.
What Are The Core Segments Of The Global Hydrogen Generation Market?
The hydrogen generation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: On-Site, Portable
2) By Source: Blue Hydrogen, Gray Hydrogen, Green Hydrogen
3) By Generation And Delivery Mode: Captive, Merchant
4) By Technologies: Steam Methane Reforming, Coal Gasification, Electrolysis, Partial Oxidation
5) By Application: Methanol Production, Ammonia Production, Petroleum Refining, Transportation, Power Generation, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By On-Site: Electrolysis Systems, Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), Gasification, Biomass Gasification
2) By Portable: Portable Electrolyzers, Hydrogen Generation Units, Chemical Hydrogen Generators
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Which Emerging Trends Are Reshaping The Hydrogen Generation Market Size?
The growing trend in the hydrogen generation market is the advancement of green hydrogen production techniques. In order to maintain their market status, prominent companies in the hydrogen generation industry are creating innovative technologies. For instance, Honeywell International, a tech firm based in the United States, designed a groundbreaking catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) technology for green hydrogen production in March 2022. The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) and Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) CCMs serve as the main focus of Honeywell's novel technology. The latest CCMs from Honeywell exhibit unique attributes, with a boost in electrolyzer efficiency, electric current density, and a pioneering, one-of-a-kind membrane with robust ionic conductivity and high activity. Consequently, it is anticipated that the cost of the electrolyzer stack will fall by 25%.
Who Are the Key Players In The Hydrogen Generation Market?
Major companies operating in the hydrogen generation market include:
• Air Liquide SA
• Air Products Inc.
• Iwatani Corporation
• McPhy Energy SA
• Messer Group GmbH
• Altergy Systems
• Ballard Power Systems Inc.
• BayoTech Inc.
• Doosan Fuel Cell Co. Ltd.
• EKME S.A.
• Enapter AG
• Frame Power India Pvt. Ltd.
• Giner ELX Inc.
• Green Hydrogen Systems AS
• Greenlane Renewables Inc.
• GRZ Technologies Ltd.
• Cummins Inc.
• ITM Power PLC
• Linde PLC
• Nel ASA
• Plug Power Europe GmbH
• Proton OnSite LLC
• Siemens Energy AG
• Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
• Teijin Engineering Ltd.
• Teledyne Energy Systems Inc.
• Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corp.
• VRV SpA
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Hydrogen Generation Market?
Asia Pacific was the largest region in the hydrogen generation market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hydrogen generation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
