Flue Gas Desulfurization System Market Size

The global flue gas desulfurization system market was valued at USD 21.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2034. The rapidly rising demand for energy has led to higher emissions of pollutants, significantly impacting global climatic conditions. The increasing pollution levels from power plants and industries have become a major concern for policymakers worldwide.

The expansion of existing manufacturing facilities coupled with rising investments in the establishment of new industrial hubs has intensified the need for stringent emission regulations. This growth in industrial activity has heightened concerns over air quality particularly with increased emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO?) and other harmful pollutants. Consequently, there has been a growing demand for advanced Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems.

Flue Gas Desulfurization System Market Trends

Increasing environmental risks, combined with the enforcement of stricter regulatory frameworks, have driven businesses and industries to reduce emissions of pollutants such as SOX, NOx, CO, mercury, and particulate matter. This shift has significantly amplified the demand for emission control technologies, including Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems and SOx scrubbers, across manufacturing and industrial facilities. Furthermore, the exceptional efficiency of these systems in minimizing pollutants from waste streams is expected to substantially propel industry growth.

Flue Gas Desulfurization System Market Analysis

The wet segment will exceed USD 35 billion by 2034. Rising concerns about the stringent regulation of particulate matter emissions coupled with the growing need for effective management of wastewater and air pollutants in energy-intensive industries are anticipated to significantly drive the adoption of wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems worldwide. These systems, renowned for their high efficiency in removing sulfur dioxide (SO?) and particulate matter from industrial emissions are increasingly favored due to their ability to meet tightening environmental standards.

The FGD system market for power plant application will grow at a CAGR of over 5.2% by 2034. Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems are widely employed in power generation facilities to effectively control and reduce emission levels during operations. These systems play a critical role in mitigating the release of sulfur dioxide (SO?) and other harmful pollutants, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental regulations. The revival of economic growth and the rapid pace of industrialization have significantly bolstered the demand for electricity, leading to the expansion of power generation capacity worldwide. This growth has intensified the need for advanced emission control technologies, with FGD systems emerging as a preferred solution.

U.S. Flue Gas Desulfurization System market is set to reach over USD 3 billion by 2034. The implementation of government-funded projects combined with increasing investments and initiatives focused on emission control and reduction is expected to reduce the costs associated with developing and deploying advanced technologies. This trend is set to enhance the growth potential of the flue gas desulfurization market significantly in the country down the line.

The integration of shared oil and gas infrastructure with power generation facilities coupled with regional cooperation, can accelerate the deployment of FGD systems across the Asia Pacific region. Focusing on industrial clusters in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and Singapore, which are key industrial hubs, has been recognized as a strategic approach to driving emissions reduction initiatives.

Flue Gas Desulfurization System Market Share

The market is highly competitive driven by the increasing demand for emission control technologies to comply with stringent environmental regulations. Key players in this market are actively investing in innovation, expanding their geographic presence, and forming strategic partnerships to strengthen their market position.

Flue Gas Desulfurization System Market Companies

Major players operating in the flue gas desulfurization system industry are:

• Alstom
• Andritz
• Babcock & Wilcox
• Beijing SPC Environment Protection Tech
• Chiyoda
• Doosan Enerbility
• Ducon Infratechnologies
• FLSmidth
• General Electric
• Hamon
• Ljungstrom
• Longking Environmental Protection
• Marsulex Environmental Technologies
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Thermax
• Valmet
  

Flue Gas Desulfurization System Industry News

• In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an investment of over USD 43 million to advance the development of breakthrough technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across various industrial sectors. This initiative will also facilitate better control of sulfur emissions, promoting increased adoption of these technologies nationwide.
  
• In February 2024, NTPC Limited, an Indian power company, revealed plans to install a flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system at its Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant. This initiative is designed to improve environmental management and reduce sulfur emissions. The system is expected to be operational by the end of 2024. This development could serve as a catalyst for other power plants and manufacturing industries to adopt FGD systems for emission control, potentially spurring growth in the market in the coming years.
  

This flue gas desulfurization system market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Technology

• Wet
• Dry

Market, By Application

• Power Plants
• Chemical & petrochemical
• Cement
• Metal processing & mining
• Manufacturing
• Others

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Australia
  • Vietnam
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Chile