The Asia Pacific flue gas desulfurization market was valued at US$ 9,089.24 million in 2019, and is projected to reach US$ 14,021.10 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during 2020–2027.
Flue gas desulfurization is a system with a set of technologies used to remove sulphur dioxide (SO2) from the flue gases emitted by the power plants. The stringent environmental regulations mostly focusing on controlling the excessive sulphur dioxide emissions are increasing the demand for flue gas desulfurization systems. Further, rapid industrialization and strategic initiative taken by the manufacturers are expected to propel the growth of the Asia Pacific flue gas desulfurization market. Additionally, technological advancements in the design of FGD systems are expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market growth.
Based on type, the Asia Pacific flue gas desulfurization market is bifurcated into dry FGD and wet FGD. The wet FGD segment accounted for a larger market share in 2019, and the market for the dry FGD segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Dry flue gas desulfurization (dry FGD) equipment includes many technologies in which SOx reacts with limestone particles in a humid environment to form sulphite. The dry FGD processes comprise furnace/duct sorbent injection using sodium/calcium-based reagent and the spray drier absorber (SDA) technology using slaked lime or limestone a reagent. The spray drier absorber system uses a central gas disperser, a roof gas disperser for dispersing flue gas, and an atomizer to spray the reagent slurry. Inside the SDA system, limestone slurry is atomized and sprayed over flue gas to absorb SOx. The dry product hence formed is collected in an electrostatic precipitator (ESP). The dry FGDs are economically more feasible for smaller power producing units. The dry FGD system provides proper chemistry and conditions to simultaneously absorb acid gases, sulfur dioxide, and associated heavy metals. This advanced, multi-pollutant control technology improves reagent usage, reduces water consumption, and produces no wastewater streams. Dry flue gas emissions systems have been used for controlling SOx emission and multi-pollutant for many decades across many power plants and end-use sectors such as petrochemical, iron and steel, and pulp and paper.
Countries in Asia Pacific are witnessing an upsurge in industrialization and urbanization activities, offering ample opportunities for the key market players in the flue gas desulfurization market. The massive growth of glue gas desulfurization the Asia Pacific is attributed to the presence of a manufacturing base in the emerging economies such as India and China, and the faster-growing demand for power. The NASA data highlights that coal-based power stations are the major emission sector in the Asia Pacificcountries such as India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Australia. Attributed to the flourishing economic conditions in APAC, there has been a spur in the region's industrial activities, which is leading to an increase in air pollution. The exponential growth in the industrial sector such as chemicals and metal processing, power generation, and cement manufacturing has influenced the demand for flue gas desulphurization systems. Countries such as India and China are already topping the list of most polluted countries. The governments of these countries have been forced to implement laws and regulations to set emission standard in these countries, forcing the pathway to implement flue gas desulphurization systems in industries.
Chiyoda Corporation; Ducon; General Electric; S.A Hamon; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.; Rafako S.A; Valmet; Doosan Lentjes; Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.; and Marsulex Environmental Technologies are among the major players operating in the Asia Pacific flue gas desulfurization market.
The overall Asia Pacific flue gas desulfurization market size has been derived in accordance to both primary and secondary source. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants and commentators to validate data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic. Participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the Asia Pacific flue gas desulfurization market.