Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas that consists of one carbon atom and one oxygen atom. It is produced by incomplete combustion, which is often associated with the burning of fossil fuels. Carbon monoxide is difficult to detect without advanced tools since it is odorless and invisible. It is used as a reducing agent in metallurgical operations and in many other chemical reactions, including the synthesis of methanol.
The rise in mining and metal extraction activities drives the growth of the carbon monoxide market. The increased demand for metals globally, fueled by the growth of infrastructure, innovations in technology, and the growing need for minerals in renewable energy technologies, is the main driver for a surge in mining and metal extraction activities. In addition, the mining industry is experiencing increased activity due to growing commodity prices and economic expansion in emerging markets.
Carbon monoxide is an essential reducing agent in metallurgical operations that helps remove metals from their ores. Its common use is in the reduction of iron ore to produce steel and iron. Melted iron and carbon dioxide are produced in blast furnaces when carbon monoxide and iron oxides combine. The demand for carbon monoxide in metallurgical operations rises with the globe's increasing demand for steel, driven by the growth of infrastructure and industrial expansion.
Carbon monoxide is also essential to the mining sector for many vital operations. Carbon monoxide is used in the carbon-in-pulp (CIP) and carbon-in-leach (CIL) techniques of gold extraction. In these procedures, carbon monoxide helps activated carbon regenerate while it is used to absorb and recover gold from cyanide leach solutions. Due to economic causes and the value of gold as a financial asset, there is a continual need for carbon monoxide in these extraction procedures due to the global expansion of gold mining activities. Thus, surge in use of carbon monoxide in mining and metal extraction activities is expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period.
The market for carbon monoxide is experiencing significant development restrictions due to inadequate infrastructure, that makes it difficult for the gas to be produced, distributed, and used effectively in a variety of industries. The infrastructure, that involves manufacturing facilities, storage facilities, transportation networks, and end-user applications, is essential to the carbon monoxide supply chain.
Production facilities are a major source of infrastructural restriction. Modern technology is used in the production of carbon monoxide through processes like gasification of solid feedstocks like coal or biomass, partial oxidation of hydrocarbons, and steam methane reforming (SMR). Significant equipment, safety, and environmental regulation compliance expenses are needed for the establishment and maintenance of these facilities. The construction of such sophisticated production facilities is difficult in areas with poor infrastructure, that limits the ability to satisfy the rise in demand for carbon monoxide.
The difficulties are made worse by the lack of a solid distribution network. For many uses, such as in metallurgy, chemicals, and polymers, carbon monoxide is an essential raw ingredient. A strong distribution network is essential to effectively distribute carbon monoxide to these companies. The logistics of transporting carbon monoxide to end consumers become difficult and expensive in areas without a vast network of pipes or dependable transportation networks, which inhibits market expansion. Thus, lack of infrastructure is expected to restrain the growth of the carbon monoxide market during the forecast period.
Technological developments have impacted the processes involved in the manufacture, use, and monitoring of carbon monoxide, significantly boosting the market's growth potential. Advanced methods including autothermal reforming, catalytic reforming, and innovative gasification techniques have improved the production sector's carbon monoxide generation's environmental sustainability and efficiency. These techniques produce CO streams with higher purity, give producers more exact control over reaction conditions, and frequently employ a wider variety of feedstocks, all of which increase production processes' flexibility and lessen their negative environmental effects.
The quality of carbon monoxide produced has also increased due to developments in gas purification and separation technologies, which ensure that contaminants are reduced to a minimum to satisfy strict industrial standards. Innovative separation methods, including membrane separation and pressure swing adsorption (PSA), enable the accurate removal of impurities, producing high-purity carbon monoxide that may be used in a variety of applications. Thus, technological advancements have created an excellent growth opportunity for the expansion of the carbon monoxide market.
The carbon monoxide market is segmented based on purity, application, and region. On the basis of purity, the market is segregated into below 99% and more than 99%. Depending on application, it is classified into metal fabrication, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, ore processing and extraction, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The major players operating in the global carbon monoxide market are Air Liquide, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., American Gas Products, ATCO Atmospheric And Speciality Gases Private Limited., Axcel Gases, Celanese Corporation, Linde plc, Messer, Middlesex Gases & Technologies, Inc., and Sipchem Company. Other players include Al-Barrak Group Company, Butler Gas Products, Chengdu Taiyu Industrial Gases Co., Ltd., Gruppo SIAD, Gulf Cryo, LOTTE INEOS CHEMICAL CO.,LTD, NEXAIR, PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk., and Topsoe A/S.
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Key Market Segments
By Purity
- More than 99%
- Below 99%
By Application
- Metal Fabrication
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Electronics
- Ore Processing and Extraction
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa,
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Air Liquide
- Linde plc
- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
- American Gas Products
- Sipchem Company
- Messer
- ATCO Atmospheric And Speciality Gases Private Limited.
- middlesex gases & technologies, inc.
- Celanese Corporation
- Axcel Gases
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Companies Mentioned
- Air Liquide
- Linde plc
- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
- American Gas Products
- Sipchem Company
- Messer
- ATCO Atmospheric And Speciality Gases Private Limited.
- middlesex gases & technologies, inc.
- Celanese Corporation
- Axcel Gases
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Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 250 |
Published | January 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2022 - 2032 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 5.6 billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 8.2 billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.9% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |