Europe Steam Methane Reforming Liquid Hydrogen Market Size - By Distribution (Pipelines, Cryogenic Tanks), By End Use (Transportation, Chemicals, Others), Country Outlook & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Europe Steam Methane Reforming Liquid Hydrogen Market Size

Europe Steam Methane Reforming Liquid Hydrogen Market was valued USD 8.3 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2032. SMR is the most widely used method for hydrogen production, particularly for industrial and large-scale applications. It involves reacting methane with steam under high temperatures and pressures to produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and a small amount of carbon dioxide. The product can then be liquefied for various applications, including transportation, energy storage, and industrial processes.
 

Europe rising commitment to reducing carbon emissions coupled with growing government supportive policies, incentives, subsidies, and funding for hydrogen projects will propel the industry growth. Expanding improvements in SMR technology to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, making liquid hydrogen production more economically viable in line with rising innovations in CCS technology to mitigate the carbon emissions associated with SMR will boost the process adoption.
 

Rising push towards cleaner production processes in industries including chemicals, refining, and fertilizers increases demand for low-carbon hydrogen thereby propelling the process demand. Growing mobility and transportation sector shift towards liquid hydrogen application, especially for heavy-duty vehicles, buses, and maritime transport due to its high energy density is set to influence the business statistics.
 

Europe Steam Methane Reforming Liquid Hydrogen Market Trends

Increasing energy demand, particularly from sectors such as industrial manufacturing and transportation is improving liquid hydrogen adoption, making it an attractive option for storage and transportation, ensuring a steady energy supply even during peak demand periods thereby escalating process growth. SMR cost-competitiveness combined with its ability to produce large volumes of hydrogen is set to influence the industry growth.
 

Europe Steam Methane Reforming Liquid Hydrogen Market Analysis

Based on distribution, the pipelines segment is anticipated to reach USD 12 billion by 2032. Increasing adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technologies, especially for heavy-duty vehicles, buses, and trains is propelling liquid fuel demand, creating opportunities for cryogenic mode for storing and transporting clean fuel to refueling stations. Rising investments in clean energy infrastructure, including the establishment of hydrogen refueling stations and distribution networks, are boosting the demand for cryogenic tanks.
 

Based on end use, the steam methane reforming liquid hydrogen market is segmented into transportation, chemicals and others. Among this transportation segment is set to grow at a CAGR of over 7.5% through 2032. Stringent environmental regulations, ambitious climate goals coupled with rising technological advancements are major drivers pushing the sector towards cleaner fuels thereby boosting the process adoption. Rising collaborations between automotive manufacturers, energy companies, and governments in line with expanding partnerships focusing on developing hydrogen vehicles and expanding the supply chain, from production to distribution will stimulate the business growth.
 

Germany steam methane reforming liquid hydrogen market revenue to cross USD 2.8 billion by 2032. Country commitment to climate goals, such as achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, is set to drive the market landscape. Presence of robust industrial sector coupled with companies increasing hydrogen adoption to replace fossil fuels and reduce emissions is propelling the process penetration. Rising collaborations between industry giants, research institutions, and government agencies are accelerating the development of hydrogen technology thereby enhancing the market viability for SMR solutions.
 

In the U.S. rising hydrogen production initiatives such as the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Program and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law coupled with rising federal funding and tax incentives for clean fuel production will accelerate the process demand. Rising country energy security by diversifying its energy sources is propelling hydrogen production through SMR reducing dependence on imported oil and gas, contributing to national energy independence thereby stimulating industry scenario.
 

Europe Steam Methane Reforming Liquid Hydrogen Market Share

Eminent players are heavily investing in research and development to advance hydrogen production technologies, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. These key industry players are also channeling funds into constructing new production facilities and upgrading existing ones to boost their production capacity. Furthermore, new players are increasingly prioritizing environmental responsibility and sustainability by adopting green hydrogen production methods, aiming to optimize energy efficiency and minimize carbon emissions.
 

Europe Steam Methane Reforming Liquid Hydrogen Market Companies

Eminent players operating in the Europe steam methane reforming liquid hydrogen industry are:

• Air Liquide
• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
• Chart Industries
• ENGIE
• HyGear
• Ineos
• Linde Plc
• Matheson Tri-Gas
• Reliance Industries
• Shell Plc
• Uniper SE
   

Europe Steam Methane Reforming Liquid Hydrogen Industry News

• In March 2023, Linde, leveraging its advanced steam reformer technology, announced the commencement of liquid hydrogen supply to support the operation of hydrogen-powered car and passenger ferries in Norway. Following successful sea trials, the ferry has now entered commercial service. This initiative is part of Linde's broader goal to decarbonize global mobility through the provision of renewable fuels.
   
• In September 2022, Air Liquide, known for its expertise in steam methane reforming technology, partners with Faurecia, a leading automotive supplier within the FORVIA Group, to expedite the development of liquid hydrogen in the heavy transporation sector. The objective is to reduce the carbon footprint of heavy vehicle fleets while maintaining their operational range through the use of liquid hydrogen tanks, which are well-suited for the purpose.
   

This Europe steam methane reforming liquid hydrogen market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume and revenue in “USD Billion & MT” from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Distribution

• Pipelines
• Cryogenic tanks

Market, By End Use

• Transportation
• Chemicals
• Others

The above information has been provided for the following countries:

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Italy