Clean Coal Technology Market Report 2026

The clean coal technology market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.18 billion in 2025 to $4.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stringent environmental regulations for coal power, adoption of fluidized-bed combustion systems, growth in pulverized coal and supercritical coal technologies, technological improvements in emission control systems, early adoption of post-combustion capture methods.

The clean coal technology market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for ultra-supercritical coal technology, growth in combined heat and power systems, increasing adoption of oxy-coal combustion, expansion of coal gasification power plants, government incentives for low-emission coal technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of integrated gasification combined cycle (igcc) systems, increasing deployment of flue gas desulfurization technologies, expansion of low nitrogen oxide (nox) burners in coal-fired plants, growing implementation of selective catalytic reduction (scr) systems, advancements in electrostatic precipitators for emission control.

The increasing demand for clean energy is anticipated to drive the growth of the clean coal technology market in the coming years. Clean energy refers to energy generated from renewable, non-emitting sources, as well as energy conserved through efficiency and energy-saving practices. It is utilized across a wide range of applications, including electricity generation, water heating, and other uses, depending on the energy source. One of the key factors contributing to the rising demand for clean energy is the growing consumption of electricity. Electricity usage is increasing due to higher household incomes, the electrification of transportation and heating, and the expanding demand for digitally connected devices and air conditioning systems. For instance, in March 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US-based energy data authority, reported that renewable energy sources were projected to account for approximately 22% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2024, with solar power generation expected to rise by 41% compared to 2023. Therefore, the growing demand for clean energy is contributing to the expansion of the clean coal technology market.

Leading companies in the clean coal technology market are prioritizing strategic investments to boost the production of cleaner and more efficient coal energy solutions. Such investments enhance production efficiency, foster product innovation, lower operational costs, and expand market presence. These efforts enable companies to meet growing demand and strengthen their competitive position. For instance, in July 2023, ArcelorMittal S.A., a Luxembourg-based multinational steel manufacturing company, invested $4.76 million (C$6.6M) in CHAR Technologies Ltd., a Canadian company. This investment aims to develop sustainable alternatives to coal by generating biocarbon through the conversion of biomass and waste materials. This biocarbon can be utilized in steelmaking processes, offering a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional coal.

In March 2023, Clean Coal Technologies Inc., a US-based energy technology company specializing in coal upgrading and emissions reduction solutions, merged with NewStream Energy Technologies Group, Inc. Through this merger, Clean Coal Technologies and NewStream Energy Technologies Group seek to combine their expertise in clean coal processing, carbon capture, and decarbonization technologies to develop an integrated energy technology platform aimed at reducing emissions from fossil-fuel-based energy systems. NewStream Energy Technologies Group, Inc. is a US-based energy technology company.

Major companies operating in the clean coal technology market are PetroChina Company Limited, Siemens AG, General Electric Company, China Energy Engineering Corporation, China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, Thyssenkrupp AG, RWE AG, Huaneng Power International Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, NTPC Limited, Sasol Limited, Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Shanxi Coking Coal Group Co.Ltd., Jindal Steel and Power Ltd., Dongfang Electric Corporation, PT Adaro Energy Tbk, Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., KBR Inc., Peabody Energy Corp., Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc., JSW Energy Limited, Ramaco Resources Inc., White Energy Company Limited, Fuel Tech Inc., Clean Coal Technologies Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the clean coal technology market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the clean coal technology market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the clean coal technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The clean coal technology market includes revenues earned by entities by gasification technology, combustion technology and enabling technology. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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