Global investments in building the hydrogen economy totaled nearly $19.4 billion in 2021, are expected to exceed $21 billion in 2022 and should reach $38.5 billion in 2027. These figures represent a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% from 2022 through 2027.Lucrative Opportunities Arise as Interest in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Grows
Reasons for Doing This Study
This is an update of the research report on the global hydrogen economy that was published in 2019. There have been some significant developments since the last report was published, such as the accelerated development of a network of hydrogen fueling stations in a number of developed markets.The transition to a hydrogen economy will require large investments in capital equipment and durable goods at every stage of the hydrogen chain, from production of hydrogen through its distribution and storage to its conversion to useful work or energy. These investments are economic challenges to the extent that they require the mobilization of sufficient financial resources, as well as business opportunities for providers of related goods and services.
Report Scope
The report covers the global market for technologies used in the supply, storage and distribution of hydrogen; its conversion to other forms of energy or direct consumption as a fuel; and miscellaneous other types of hydrogen-related technology, such as hydrogen sensors. The market figures represent estimated investment costs based on data from manufacturers and a variety of other sources. Projected and forecasted revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars, unadjusted for inflation.The report includes:
- 33 data tables and 43 additional tables
- An overview of the technologies and opportunities for the hydrogen economy market
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2021, estimates for 2022 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
- Brief description about hydrogen economy, its definitions and characteristics and coverage of the market’s dynamics, specifically growth drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities
- Information on technologies used for production, storage, and distribution of hydrogen along with electrochemical energy conversion technologies
- Identification of challenges and discussion on how to overcome from those to reach its commercialization potential
- A look at the government programs and policies in support of the hydrogen economy
- Information on recent mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, partnerships, product launches, and expansions in the market and a relevant patent analysis
- Detailed company profiles of major players in the market, including Air Liquide, Cummins Inc., Engie S.A., ITM Power PLC and Linde Group
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 Study Goals and Objectives
1.2 Reasons for Doing This Study
1.3 What's New in This Update?
1.4 Scope of Report
1.5 Information Sources
1.6 Methodology
1.7 Geographic Breakdown
1.8 Analyst's Credentials
1.9 Custom Research
1.10 Related Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Hydrogen Production and Trade Overview-Key Countries
3.2.1 China
3.2.2 United States
3.2.3 Russia
3.2.4 Japan
3.2.5 South Korea
3.2.6 Canada
3.3 Future Applications of Hydrogen
Chapter 4 Hydrogen Market Value Chain
4.1 Value Chain Analysis
Chapter 5 Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Increasing Demand for Clean Energy
5.1.2 Government Support and Funding
5.1.3 Advancements in Technology
5.2 Market Opportunities
5.2.1 Growing Interest in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
5.2.2 Industrial and Commercial Applications
5.2.3 Energy Storage
5.3 Market Challenges
5.3.1 High Production Cost
5.3.2 Lack of Infrastructure
5.3.3 Lack of Awareness and Limited Public Acceptance
5.3.4 Technical Challenges
5.3.5 Standardization and Regulations
Chapter 6 Hydrogen Economy
6.1 Elements of Hydrogen Economy
6.1.1 Hydrogen Characteristics
6.1.2 Types of Hydrogen Production
6.1.3 Global Hydrogen Market
6.1.4 Rationale for a Hydrogen Economy
Chapter 7 Government-Supported Hydrogen Initiatives
7.1 Government-Supported Hydrogen Initiatives
7.1.1 U.S.
7.1.2 European Union
7.1.3 Asia-Pacific
7.1.4 Other Countries
7.1.5 Intergovernmental Programs
Chapter 8 Impact of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War
8.1 Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
8.2 Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War
Chapter 9 Technology Background
9.1 Technologies
9.1.1 Hydrogen Supply Technologies
9.1.2 Hydrogen Storage Technologies
9.1.3 Hydrogen Distribution Technologies
9.1.4 Electrochemical Energy Conversion Technologies
9.1.5 Direct Hydrogen Combustion Technologies
9.1.6 Other Technologies
Chapter 10 Hydrogen Supply
10.1 Overview
10.2 Hydrogen Production Processes
10.2.1 Thermal Processes
10.2.2 Electrolytic Processes
10.2.3 Photolytic Processes
10.2.4 Other Types of Process
10.2.5 Emerging Production Technologies
10.2.6 Catalysts
10.2.7 Patent Analysis
10.3 Hydrogen Purification Processes
10.3.1 Pressure Swing Adsorption
10.3.2 Membrane-Based Systems
10.3.3 Cryogenic and Other Technologies
10.3.4 Patent Analysis
10.4 Markets
10.4.1 Hydrogen Production
10.4.2 Hydrogen Purification
Chapter 11 Hydrogen Storage
11.1 Overview
11.2 Principal Technologies
11.2.1 Direct Storage of Hydrogen
11.2.2 Hydrocarbons
11.2.3 Ammonia Storage
11.2.4 Metal Hydrides
11.2.5 Zeolites
11.2.6 Other Nanostructured Materials
11.2.7 Other Storage Technologies
11.3 Patent Analysis
11.3.1 Patents by Technology Type
11.3.2 Patent Trends over Time
11.3.3 Major Intellectual Property Portfolios
11.4 Markets
11.4.1 Pressurized Cylinders
11.4.2 Hydrogen Fuel Tanks
Chapter 12 Bulk Hydrogen Distribution
12.1 Overview
12.2 Principal Technologies
12.2.1 Tank Trucks, Railcars, Barges
12.2.2 Tube Trailers
12.2.3 Pipelines
12.2.4 Hydrogen Stations
12.3 Patent Analysis
12.3.1 Patents by Type of Technology
12.3.2 Patents by Assignee
12.4 Markets
12.4.1 Transmission
12.4.2 Hydrogen Stations
Chapter 13 Electrochemical Energy Conversion
13.1 Overview
13.2 Principal Technologies
13.2.1 Description
13.2.2 Main Technologies
13.3 Patent Analysis
13.3.1 Patents by Technology Type
13.3.2 Patent Trends over Time
13.3.3 Major IP Portfolios
13.4 Markets
Chapter 14 Direct Combustion of Hydrogen
14.1 Overview
14.2 Technologies
14.2.1 Internal Combustion Engines
14.2.2 Turbines
14.3 Patents
14.4 Markets
14.4.1 Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines
14.4.2 Hydrogen Turbines
Chapter 15 Other Hydrogen-Related Technologies
15.1 Overview
15.2 Hydrogen Sensors
15.2.1 Technologies
15.3 Patents
15.4 Markets
Chapter 16 Company Profiles
- Advanced Extraction Technologies Inc.
- Air Liquide
- Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
- Cummins Inc.
- Element One
- Engie SA
- Ergenics
- Fuelcell Energy Inc.
- HCE LLC
- ITM Power PLC
- Iwatani Corp.
- Linde PLC
- Magna Steyr AG & Co. KG
- Makel Engineering Inc.
- NEL ASA
- Plug Power Inc.
- Powertech Labs Inc.
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Hydrogen Technologies, by Segment, Through 2027
Table 1: Hydrogen Color-Code Typology
Table 2: Global Hydrogen Consumption, by End-User Segment, 2021
Table 3: Global Hydrogen Production, by Segment, 2021
Table 4: U.S. DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Funding, 2010-2020
Table 5: Bilateral Agreements for Hydrogen Economy Between Countries, 2019-2021
Table 6: Thermal Processes for Hydrogen Production
Table 7: Electrolytic Processes for Hydrogen Production
Table 8: Photolytic Processes for Hydrogen Production
Table 9: Patents on Hydrogen Production, by Technology, 1975-2022
Table 10: Patents on Hydrogen Production Technology, by Type, 2015-2022
Table 11: Major Holders of Patents on Hydrogen Production Technology, 1975-2022
Table 12: Patents on Hydrogen Purification Technology, by Type, 1975-2022
Table 13: Patents on Hydrogen Purification Technology, by Type, 2015-2022
Table 14: Major Holders of Patents on Hydrogen Purification Technology, 1975-2022
Table 15: Global Investments in New Hydrogen Supply Capacity, by Equipment, Through 2027
Table 16: Global Investments in Hydrogen Production Plants, by Equipment, Through 2027
Table 17: List of Hydrogen Projects
Table 18: Global Market for Fuel Cell Reformers, by Type, Through 2027
Table 19: Global Hydrogen Purification Market in Petroleum Refining Industry, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 20: U.S. Department of Energy Targets for Onboard Hydrogen Storage Systems, 2020 and 2025
Table 21: Hydrogen Storage Technologies
Table 22: Patents on Hydrogen Storage Technology, by Type, 1975-2022
Table 23: Patents on Hydrogen Storage Technology, by Type, 2015-2022
Table 24: Major Holders of Patents on Hydrogen Storage Technologies, 1975-2022
Table 25: Global Market for Hydrogen Storage, by Technology,* Through 2027
Table 26: Patents on Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Technologies, by Type, 1975-2022
Table 27: Patents on Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Technology, by Assignee, 1975-2022
Table 28: Global Market for Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Technology, by Type, Through 2027
Table 29: Global Market for Liquid Hydrogen Tanker Trucks, by Segment, Through 2027
Table 30: Global Market for Compressed Hydrogen Tube Trailers, by Segment, Through 2027
Table 31: Global Market for Hydrogen Stations, by Segment, Through 2027
Table 32: Global Investments in New Hydrogen Fueling Stations, Through 2027
Table 33: Global Purchases of Hydrogen Home Stations, Through 2027
Table 34: Major Fuel Cell Technologies
Table 35: Patents on Fuel Cell Technology, by Type, 1975-2022
Table 36: Patents on Fuel Cell Technology, by Type, 2015-2022
Table 37: Major Holders of Patents on Fuel Cell Technology, 1975-2022
Table 38: Global Market for Fuel Cells, by Type of Application, Through 2027
Table 39: Major Holders of Patents Related to Hydrogen Sensors, by Company, 1975-2022
Table 40: Global Market for Hydrogen Sensors, Through 2027
Table 41: Advanced Extraction Technologies: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 42: Advanced Extraction Technologies: Product Description
Table 43: Air Liquide: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 44: Air Liquide: Product Description
Table 45: Air Products and Chemicals Inc.: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 46: Air Products and Chemicals Inc.: Product Description
Table 47: Cummins Inc.: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 48: Cummins Inc.: Product Description
Table 49: Element One: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 50: Element One: Product Description
Table 51: Engie S.A.: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 52: Engie S.A.: Product Description
Table 53: Ergenics: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 54: Ergenics: Product Description
Table 55: FuellCell Energy Inc.: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 56: FuelCell Energy Inc.: Product Description
Table 57: HCE LLC: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 58: HCE LLC: Product Description
Table 59: ITM Power PLC: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 60: ITM Power PLC: Product Description
Table 61: Iwatani Corp.: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 62: Iwatani Corp.: Product Description
Table 63: Linde PLC: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 64: Linde Group: Product Description
Table 65: Magna Steyr: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 66: Magna Steyr: Product Description
Table 67: Makel Engineering: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 68: Makel Engineering: Product Description
Table 69: Nel ASA: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 70: Nel ASA: Product Description
Table 71: Powertech Labs Inc.: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 72: Powertech Labs Inc.: Product Description
Table 73: Plug Power Inc.: Company Overview and Snapshot
Table 74: Plug Power Inc.: Product Description
Table 75: Acronyms Used in This Report
List of Figures
Summary Figure A: Global Market Shares of Hydrogen Technologies, by Segment, 2021
Summary Figure B: Global Market Shares of Hydrogen Technologies, by Segment, 2027
Figure 1: Hydrogen Market Value Chain
Figure 2: Key Elements of the Hydrogen Economy
Figure 3: Global Hydrogen Production Trend, 2020-2027
Figure 4: Global Hydrogen Consumption Share, by End-User Segment, 2021
Figure 5: U.S. DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Funding, 2010-2020
Figure 6: Patent Shares of Hydrogen Production, by Technology, 1975-2022
Figure 7: Major Shares of Holders of Patents on Hydrogen Production Technology, 1975-2022
Figure 8: Patents Shares of Hydrogen Storage Technology, by Type, 1975-2022
Figure 9: Patents on Hydrogen Storage Technology, by Type, 2015-2022
Figure 10: Shares of Major Holders of Patents on Hydrogen Storage Technology, 1975-2022
Figure 11: Shares of Patents on Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Technologies, by Type, 1975-2022
Figure 12: Patents Shares of Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Technologies, by Assignee*, 1975-2022
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Hydrogen Fuel for Existing and Planned Hydrogen Filling Stations, by Source, 2022
Figure 14: Fuel Cell Principles
Figure 15: Patent Shares of Fuel Cell Technology, by Type, 1975-2022
Figure 16: Patents on Fuel Cell Technology, by Type, 2015-2022
Figure 17: Shares of Major Holders of Patents on Fuel Cell Technology, 1975-2022
Figure 18: Global Market for Fuel Cells, by Type of Application, 2021-2027
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Fuel Cells, by Type of Application, 2021-2027
Figure 20: Shares of Major Holders of Patents Related to Hydrogen Sensors, by Company, 1975-2022
Figure 21: Air Liquide: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 22: Air Liquide: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 23: Air Liquide: Revenue Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 24: Air Products and Chemicals Inc.: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 25: Air Products and Chemicals Inc.: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 26: Air Products and Chemicals Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region/Country, 2021
Figure 27: Cummins Inc.: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 28: Cummins Inc.: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 29: Cummins Inc.: Revenue Share, by Regio/Country, 2021
Figure 30: Engie S.A.: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 31: Engie S.A.: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 32: Engie S.A.: Revenue Share, by Region/Country, 2021
Figure 33: FuelCell Energy Inc.: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 34: FuelCell Energy Inc.: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 35: FuelCell Energy Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region/Country, 2021
Figure 36: ITM Power PLC: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 37: ITM Power PLC: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 38: ITM Power PLC: Revenue Share, by Country, 2021
Figure 39: Iwatani Corp.: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 40: Iwatani Corp.: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 41: Linde Group: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 42: Linde Group: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 43: Nel ASA: Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 44: Nel ASA: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 45: Nel ASA: Revenue Share, by Region/Country, 2021
Figure 46: Plug Power Inc.: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 47: Plug Power Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2021
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Executive Summary
Reasons for Doing This Study
This is an update of a 2018 report on the global hydrogen economy. There have been some significant developments since the last report was published, such as the accelerated development of a network of hydrogen fueling stations in a number of developed markets.
The transition to a hydrogen economy will require large investments in capital equipment and durable goods at every stage of the hydrogen chain, from the production of hydrogen through its distribution and storage to its conversion to useful work or energy. These investments are economic challenges to the extent that they require the mobilization of sufficient financial resources, as well as business opportunities for providers of related goods and services.
Companies Mentioned
- Advanced Extraction Technologies Inc.
- Air Liquide
- Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
- Cummins Inc.
- Element One
- Engie SA
- Ergenics
- Fuelcell Energy Inc.
- HCE LLC
- ITM Power PLC
- Iwatani Corp.
- Linde PLC
- Magna Steyr AG & Co. KG
- Makel Engineering Inc.
- NEL ASA
- Plug Power Inc.
- Powertech Labs Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 171 |
| Published | March 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 - 2027 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 21 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 38.5 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 12.9% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 17 |
