Hydrogen Global Market Report 2024

The hydrogen market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $15.98 billion in 2023 to $18.82 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%. The expansion witnessed in the historical period can be ascribed to robust economic growth in emerging markets, a heightened demand emanating from the chemical industry, and widespread deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

The hydrogen market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $34.7 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be credited to government support, an escalating demand from the energy sector, and an increasing demand from the oil and gas industry. Significant trends expected in the forecast period encompass hydrogen production from sewage waste, the prevalence of partnerships and collaborations, a rise in investments in green hydrogen, the adoption of IoT (Internet of Things) technology by hydrogen manufacturers, the utilization of smart meters, and the implementation of customized air separation plants.

The healthcare sector is witnessing advancements with a growing focus on promoting a healthier and higher quality of life. Industrial gases, including hydrogen, are being readied for clinical use in pharmaceutical products. Notably, hospitals such as St. Francis and VA Loma Linda have already incorporated hydrogen plants for power generation. The application of gases is becoming crucial for treatments and drug developments using induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS), adding new value to the industry. The cultivation and preservation of cells and tissues rely on high-grade industrial gases, driving demand in this sector.

Stringent regulations on fuel emissions are anticipated to drive the expansion of the hydrogen market. These regulations, setting legal limits on pollutants and greenhouse gases emitted by vehicles, prompt industries and governments to explore cleaner energy sources. Hydrogen emerges as an attractive option for zero-emission transportation, industrial decarbonization, and energy storage, aligning with emission reduction objectives. For instance, in April 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed more rigorous emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles, aiming to reduce various pollutants, including greenhouse gases. The proposed standards are expected to result in a 56% reduction in projected fleet average greenhouse gas emissions target levels for light-duty vehicles in 2032 compared to the existing 2026 standards. Therefore, the hydrogen market is experiencing growth driven by stringent fuel emission norms.

Hydrogen manufacturing companies are adopting technology to produce hydrogen from sewage. Hydrogen gas can be derived from sewage sludge, with applications in chemicals, fertilizers, transportation, and manufacturing industries. The process involves reducing the weight of sewage sludge through dehydration, followed by incineration, melting, composting, and drying. Companies such as Fuel Cell Energy and Graforce Hydro are investing in this technology. Los Angeles-based Fuel Cell Energy Inc. operates the world's largest 'tri-generation plant,' converting sewage into electrical power and renewable hydrogen for transportation fuel.

Major players in the hydrogen market are investing in new Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) technology to enhance their competitiveness. SMR is a chemical process using natural gas and steam to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide, commonly employed for large-scale industrial hydrogen production. In April 2022, UK-based engineering services company John Wood Group plc launched a new SMR technology achieving a remarkable 95% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods. This innovation addresses energy and industrial process inefficiencies, positioning hydrogen production as a pivotal step toward sustainability. Wood's SMR technology, applicable to both new and existing projects, reduces costs and enhances environmental sustainability by integrating pre-combustion carbon capture.

In August 2022, US-based automobile company Phoenix Motor Inc. acquired hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing assets, including an automated fuel cell assembly line, from Altergy Systems. This acquisition allows Phoenix to utilize Altergy’s manufacturing facility for developing hydrogen fuel cells to meet automotive needs. Altergy Systems is a US-based firm specializing in hydrogen fuel cell systems.

Major companies operating in the hydrogen market report are The Linde Group, Air Liquide, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Air Water Inc., Iwatani Corporation, Gulf Cryo, NGK Spark Plug Co, Ltd., Twin Turbines Energy, Showa Denko K.K., Oxair, WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, Ellenbarie, Praxair Inc., Air Products and Chemicals Market Size, Inc., Natural Hydrogen Energy Ltd., Core Industrial Gases, Uniper, Lind Gas PLC, AMCS Corporation, Hydrogenics, Inox, ZTEK Corporation, Engie, APT spol. S r.o., Grupa Lotos SA, Gdansk-based refiner, Gazprom, SOL Group, Supagas, Bloom Energy Corporation, Shell PLC, Chevron Corporation, Eco Energy International, Yingde Gas Group Co., Ltd., Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, Plug Power, Rosatom, Messer Group, H2Pro, Masdar, GASAL Q.S.C., Buzwair Holding, Afrox.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hydrogen market in 2023. North America was the second-largest region in the global hydrogen market. The regions covered in the hydrogen market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hydrogen market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The distribution of hydrogen through pipelines employs high-pressure tube trailers or cylinders. A pipeline, in this context, refers to a series of pipes equipped with pumps, valves, and control devices designed for the conveyance of liquids, gases, or finely divided solids. The applications span various industries, including chemicals, refineries, metal processing, and others. Diverse end-users encompass chemicals, aerospace, automotive, energy, refining, glass, welding, metal fabrication, and additional sectors.

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The hydrogen market consists of the sales of green hydrogen, blue hydrogen, brown hydrogen, yellow hydrogen, turquoise hydrogen, and pink hydrogen. 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.

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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