The Global hydrogen generation market size was USD 145.67 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 150.20 billion in 2022 to USD 220.37 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2030.The report suggests that the increasing demand for hydrogen in various industries, coupled with the need for clean energy solutions, is driving the growth of the market.

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With the increasing concern over climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions, there is a growing demand for clean energy solutions. Hydrogen is seen as a potential solution to reduce carbon emissions in various sectors such as transportation, power generation, and industrial processes.

Market Dynamics

There have been significant advancements in hydrogen generation technologies, making them more efficient and cost-effective. This has increased the attractiveness of hydrogen as an energy source and has led to more investment in the industry.

Hydrogen production is currently more expensive than traditional fossil fuels due to the high capital and operational costs associated with hydrogen production technologies. This makes it difficult for hydrogen to compete with traditional fuels on cost alone. There is a limited infrastructure for the production, storage, and transportation of hydrogen, which can make it difficult to distribute and use the gas efficiently. Developing a robust infrastructure will require significant investment and time.

Hydrogen production will need to be scaled up significantly to meet the growing demand. This will require significant investment in production facilities, infrastructure, and distribution networks. Hydrogen is highly flammable and requires careful handling to ensure safety. This can increase the cost of handling and storing hydrogen and may limit its use in some applications.

Hydrogen can be used as an energy storage medium, allowing excess energy generated from renewable sources such as wind and solar to be stored and used when needed. As the use of renewable energy sources grows, there will be increasing demand for hydrogen storage solutions. The transportation sector is a significant opportunity for the growth of the hydrogen generation market. Hydrogen can be used as a fuel for fuel cell vehicles, which provide a high energy density and low emissions. Several automakers are investing in fuel cell vehicle technology, and there is potential for growth in this area.

Partial oxidation involves the partial combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The carbon monoxide can be further reacted with steam to produce additional hydrogen.

Gasification involves the reaction of a solid or liquid hydrocarbon fuel with steam and oxygen to produce a gas that contains hydrogen and other gases such as carbon monoxide and methane.

Biomass gasification involves the reaction of organic matter such as wood, agricultural waste, or municipal solid waste with steam and oxygen to produce a gas that contains hydrogen and other gases.

Power Generation as a fuel for power generation through fuel cells or combustion turbines. The power generation segment includes stationary power applications, such as backup power for buildings, as well as remote power applications, such as power for off-grid locations.

Industrial Processes including refining, chemical production, and steel manufacturing. The industrial processes segment includes applications where hydrogen is used as a feedstock or as a reducing agent.

Energy Storage allowing excess energy generated from renewable sources such as wind and solar to be stored and used when needed. The energy storage segment includes applications where hydrogen is used to store energy from renewable sources.

Hydrogen is also used in other applications such as electronics, food processing, and metal production. The other applications segment includes all other applications where hydrogen is used.

Regional Analysis

The European region is expected to witness significant growth in the hydrogen generation market due to the stringent regulations imposed by the European Union to reduce carbon emissions. The region is also home to several leading hydrogen fuel cell manufacturers and has several initiatives in place to promote the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness rapid growth in the hydrogen generation market due to the increasing demand for energy and the rising need for clean energy solutions. China, Japan, and South Korea are expected to be the key contributors to the growth of the hydrogen generation market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Competitive Analysis

Linde is another leading player in the hydrogen generation market, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company offers a range of hydrogen production technologies, including steam methane reforming, electrolysis, and membrane separation.

Air Products and Chemicals is a global leader in the hydrogen generation market, with a strong presence in North America and Asia. The company offers a range of hydrogen production technologies, including steam methane reforming, partial oxidation, and gasification.

Siemens Energy is a leading player in the hydrogen generation market, with a strong presence in Europe and North America. The company offers a range of hydrogen production technologies, including steam methane reforming, electrolysis, and gasification.

Hydrogenics Corporation is a leading player in the hydrogen generation market, with a strong presence in North America and Europe. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis systems for hydrogen production.

In February 2021, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire General Electric's gasification business and technology, which includes the rights to GE's gasification technology portfolio and related contracts.

In April 2021, Linde plc announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the hydrogen and electrolysis business of ITM Power plc, a leading player in the hydrogen generation market.

In May 2021, Plug Power Inc. announced that it had acquired United Hydrogen Group Inc., a leading supplier of industrial gases and hydrogen storage and distribution equipment.

In June 2021, Siemens Energy AG announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Energy Systems Catapult Ltd., a UK-based energy innovation center focused on developing and testing low-carbon technologies.

In September 2021, Air Liquide announced that it had acquired a majority stake in H2V Normandy, a French company that specializes in the production of green hydrogen using renewable energy sources.

In November 2021, Mitsubishi Power announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of PW Power Systems, Inc., a US-based manufacturer of gas turbines and other power generation equipment.

In December 2021, Nel ASA announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the electrolysis business of Proton OnSite, a leading supplier of hydrogen generation equipment.

Segmentation Analysis of The Global Hydrogen Generation Market 2022-2030

The report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country matrics and analyzes the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments ranging from 2016-2030. For this, CDI has segmented the global hydrogen generation market report based on capacity, vehicle, application, and propulsion type along with regional analysis. 

Technology Outlook (Volume, Million Metric Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2019 - 2030)

• Steam Methane Reforming
• Coal Gasification
• Others

Application Outlook (Volume, Million Metric Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2019 - 2030)

• Methanol Production
• Ammonia Production
• Petroleum Refining
• Transportation
• Power Generation
• Others

Systems Outlook (Volume, Million Metric Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2019 - 2030)

• Captive
• Merchant

Source Outlook (Volume, Million Metric Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2019 - 2030)

• Natural Gas
• Coal
• Biomass
• Water

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2022 - 2030)

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• UK
• Nordic Countries
• Denmark
• Finland
• Iceland
• Sweden
• Norway
• Benelux Union
• Belgium
• The Netherlands
• Luxembourg
• Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Southeast Asia
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Rest of Southeast Asia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America