Circulating Fluid Bed Boilers Market Report 2025

The circulating fluid bed boilers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $40.76 billion in 2024 to $43.11 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased energy demand and security, stringent environmental regulations, coal combustion efficiency, industrial growth and urbanization, renewable energy integration.

The circulating fluid bed boilers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $54.46 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to transition to clean energy, government incentives for clean energy, focus on carbon neutrality, increasing demand for biomass energy, public and private sector investments. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in combustion technology, focus on cleaner coal combustion, integration of carbon capture technologies, digitalization for operational optimization.

The anticipated rise in coal consumption is poised to drive the growth of the circulating fluidized bed boiler market. Coal, a mineral extracted from the earth and used as a fuel source, is commonly utilized in circulating fluidized bed boilers within coal-fired power plants. These boilers play a crucial role in such plants by generating steam to power large turbines, ultimately transforming the mineral content of coal into ash through combustion. As reported in April 2023 by the US Energy Information Administration, the usage of coal witnessed a notable increase of 20 million short tons (MMst) in 2022, reaching a total of 598 MMst for the year. This represents a substantial uptick of 14.5% from the 2020 level of 545.6 MMst, signaling a significant boost in coal utilization and thereby contributing to the growth of the circulating fluidized bed boiler market.

The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources is expected to drive the growth of the circulating fluidized bed boilers market in the future. Renewable energy sources are naturally replenishing and environmentally sustainable, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass, and are utilized for generating clean power. Circulating fluidized bed boilers are designed to efficiently burn a variety of renewable resources, such as biomass fuels, thus aiding in sustainable power generation while minimizing environmental impact. For instance, in October 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA), an autonomous intergovernmental organization based in France, reported that renewable electricity capacity additions in 2023 are estimated to have reached 507 GW, nearly 50% higher than in 2022. Furthermore, solar photovoltaic and wind capacity additions are projected to more than double by 2028 compared to 2022 levels. The global forecast for renewable energy in 2023 has also been revised upward by 33%, totaling 728 GW. Consequently, the growing adoption of renewable energy sources is fueling the demand for circulating fluidized bed boilers.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the circulating fluidized bed boiler market is strategic collaboration. Key players within the market are directing their efforts towards forging strategic collaborations to develop innovative products, thereby reinforcing their positions in the industry. In a noteworthy collaboration, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), an Indian-based power generation equipment manufacturer, partnered with Sumitomo SHI FW, a Finland-based circulated fluid bed boilers manufacturer, in December 2022. The collaboration is geared towards expanding the market for circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) boilers in India and overseas. The Technology License Agreement entails the design, engineering, production, installation, commissioning, and marketing of CFBC boilers with advanced technology for both the Indian and global markets. CFBC boiler technology offers inherent advantages such as fuel flexibility, improved operational flexibility, and compliance with emission norms. This technology licensing agreement (TLA) enhances BHEL's capabilities to deliver power plants that meet emission standards and offer bio-mass co-fired CFBC boilers.

Major companies in the circulating fluid bed boilers market are concentrating on the development of drone inspection solutions utilizing technologies such as lidar. Lidar technology, a remote sensing technology employing laser light to measure distances and generate precise three-dimensional information, plays a crucial role in drone inspections. Integrated Global Services (IGS), a US-based provider of surface protection solutions, introduced the SMARTGard Inspection service in May 2023. This digitalized drone inspection solution for circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers offers a turnkey, expedited, and safer inspection process on a global scale. Leveraging lidar technology and HD live streaming, IGS-operated drones identify concerns such as corrosion and erosion, providing maintenance data earlier in the turnaround process without the need for scaffolding.

In December 2022, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), an engineering and manufacturing company based in India, partnered with Sumitomo SHI FW to collaborate on the design, engineering, manufacturing, erection, commissioning, and sale of circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) boilers in both the Indian and international markets. This partnership aims to combine BHEL's expertise in power equipment manufacturing with SFW's advanced CFBC technology, thereby enhancing their offerings in the energy sector. Sumitomo SHI FW is a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services headquartered in Finland.

Major companies operating in the circulating fluid bed boilers market include Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Valmet Corporation, Andritz AG, Industrial Boilers America Inc., Alstom Power Inc., Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc., Thermodyne Engineering Systems, EBARA Environmental Plant Co. Ltd., General Electric Company, JFE Engineering Corporation, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd., Taipower Heavy Industries Corporation, Amec Foster Wheeler plc, Harbin Boiler Engineering Co. Ltd., Metso Outotec Corporation, Emerson Boiler Inc., Formosa Heavy Industries Corporation, Zhengzhou Boiler Co. Ltd., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Ansaldo S.P.A., Siemens AG, Thermax Ltd., Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Shanghai Boiler Works Co. Ltd., Dongfang Boiler, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., AE&E Nanjing Boiler Co. Ltd., Alfa Laval AB, Wuxi Huaguang Boiler Co. Ltd., Cethar Limited, Foster Wheeler AG, Rafako S.A.

North America was the largest region in the circulating fluid bed boilers market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global circulating fluid bed boilers market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the circulating fluid bed boilers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the circulating fluid bed boilers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers represent a category of power plant boilers utilizing a combustion process that employs a circulating fluidized bed for burning coal, biomass, waste, or diverse fuel sources. These boilers are recognized for their versatility and cost-effectiveness, providing adaptable and economically viable solutions for power generation in the industry.

The primary classifications of circulating fluidized bed boilers include subcritical, supercritical, and ultra-supercritical CFB boilers. Subcritical CFB boilers denote an advancing coal combustion technology featuring capacities ranging from 135 MW to 330 MW. Engineered to achieve reduced pollutant emissions, these boilers can withstand steam pressures up to 2,600 PSIG, accommodating various fuels, including those with high ash, high sulfur content, and waste fuels such as petroleum coke and sludge. Operating on a spectrum of fuel types, including coal and biomass, their capacities span less than 100 MW, 100-200 MW, 200-300 MW, and 300 MW and above. Deployed across sectors such as oil and gas, power, chemicals, manufacturing, and others, these boilers serve as integral components of diverse industrial processes.

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The circulating fluid bed boiler market consists of sales of atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC), circulating fluidized bed absorbers, and pellets. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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