Brown hydrogen is created through the coal gasification process. Coal gasification is the process of converting solid coal into gas. Methane gas is produced during gasification, breaking down coal into its chemical constituents. Under high pressure and temperatures, coal is exposed to oxygen and hot steam. Gasification systems involve the partial oxidation of coal with steam and oxygen at high temperatures and pressures. As a result, synthesis gas is produced, a mixture of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and some steam. The synthesis gas, known as syngas, is then reacted with water to increase the hydrogen yield. The gas can be cleaned conventionally in order to recover hydrogen and the high concentration carbon dioxide stream, which is then disposed of after isolation.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Brown Hydrogen Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the brown hydrogen market with detailed market segmentation by technology, industry, and geography. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading brown hydrogen market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
- Based on technology, the market is segmented coal gasification with carbon capture storage and coal gasification without carbon capture storage.
- Based on industry, the market is segmented into refining, chemicals, iron and steel, and other.
MARKET DYNAMICS
Drivers:
- The global brown hydrogen market is driven by factors such as low raw material cost, low production cost, and raw material availability.
- Alternative hydrogen production processes are relatively more expensive. For example, green hydrogen costs more to produce than brown hydrogen. In addition, the production method of brown hydrogen, namely coal gasification, is well established, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
- The growing interest in coal gasification with carbon capture and storage is expected to provide lucrative opportunities over the forecast period.
Restraints:
- The high carbon footprint of coal gasification hinders the market. Moreover, the development of the renewable energy-based hydrogen market, also known as the green hydrogen market, is expected to restrain the market growth.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2019 to 2028 concerning five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America. The brown hydrogen market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the market from both the demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trends. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social, and technological factors affecting the brown hydrogen market in these regions.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BROWN HYDROGEN MARKET
The outbreak of COVID-19 in China, which spread to many other countries around the world, halted industrial manufacturing, which hampered brown hydrogen production as well. The major players in the global brown hydrogen market include Air Liquide, Air Products Inc., and Bloom Energy. COVID-19 has severely impacted their businesses. Raw material purchases were also hampered as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The most noteworthy impact of the pandemic on global supply chains will be on hydrogen technologies, which require a well-managed supply chain and a substantial amount of capital to demonstrate. However, the brown hydrogen market is expected to witness notable growth in the forecast period.
MARKET PLAYERS
The report covers key developments in the brown hydrogen market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals, and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved the way for the expansion of the business and customer base of market players. The market players from the brown hydrogen market are anticipated to have lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand in the global market.
The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the brown hydrogen market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.
- Air Liquide
- Air Products Inc.
- Bloom Energy
- China Petrochemical Corporation.
- Iwatani Corporation
- J-POWER
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited
- Sasol Limited
- Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
- Shell Japan Limited