Petroleum Refining Blue Hydrogen Market Size - By Technology (Steam Methane Reforming, Autothermal Reforming, Partial Oxidation Reforming), Regional Outlook & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Petroleum Refining Blue Hydrogen Market

Petroleum Refining Blue Hydrogen Market was valued at USD 1.24 billion in 2023 and is set to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2024 to 2032. Growing incentivization along with mandating the production & utilization of low carbon hydrogen production technologies will stimulate the market dynamics.
 

Continued advancements in SMR and ATR technologies, as well as CCS technologies, are critical for improving the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental performance of blue hydrogen production will enhance the business statistics. Research and development efforts focus on optimizing process efficiency, reducing capital and operating costs, and enhancing CO2 capture and storage capabilities will further promote the market growth.
 

Integrating blue hydrogen production with existing refinery operations allows for efficient utilization of resources and minimizes the need for additional infrastructure investment, which will positively impact the product demand. Additionally, using low-carbon hydrogen can enhance the sustainability profile of refined products, meeting consumer demand for environmentally friendly products.
 

Petroleum Refining Blue Hydrogen Market Trends

Large scale investments to build new SMR plants or retrofit the existing natural gas reformers with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to produce blue hydrogen will drive the business scenario. For instance, in September 2023, Woodside, announced its plant to build a blue hydrogen production facility with USD 5 billion investment in Perth. The project, H2Perth, once operational in 2027, will be the largest of its kind across the globe. In addition, Investments in catalyst research aim to improve the performance, stability, and selectivity of catalysts used in hydrogen production processes will propel the product adoption.
 

Petroleum Refining Blue Hydrogen Market Analysis

Based on production process, the steam methane reforming petroleum refining blue hydrogen industry will grow over USD 1.8 Billion by 2032. Ongoing advancements in the SMR technology aim to enhance process efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and optimize hydrogen yield, making the technology more cost-effective. Moreover, carbon pricing policies and emissions trading systems create financial incentives for industries to reduce CO2 emissions, thereby augmenting the industry landscape.
 

ATR typically yields higher hydrogen production per unit of methane compared to conventional technologies and syngas produced contains a higher ratio of hydrogen to CO, thereby driving the product adoption. ATR-based blue hydrogen production can be integrated into existing industrial facilities, such as petroleum refineries to provide a low-carbon hydrogen source for internal use or external distribution, thereby driving the business scenario.
 

Europe Petroleum Refining blue hydrogen market is forecasted to exceed USD 870 million by 2032. Set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is set to drive the adoption of low carbon hydrogen technologies including blue hydrogen. Further, the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) imposes a carbon price on greenhouse gas emissions, incentivizing industries to reduce emissions and adopt blue hydrogen, thereby swaying the business dynamics. Furthermore, many petroleum refining companies across the region have set sustainability goals to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to cleaner energy sources.
 

Petroleum Refining Blue Hydrogen Market Share

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Exxon Mobil, Shell, Air Liquide, BP p.l.c and Air Liquide are some leading industry players. Technology providers and energy companies are looking to vertically integrate their operations and capture value across the hydrogen value chain, from production to distribution. Companies may further form strategic partnerships to collaborate on research and development, pilot projects, or commercialization efforts for blue hydrogen production technologies, thereby augmenting the business landscape.
 

Petroleum Refining Blue Hydrogen Market Companies

Some of the major key players operating across the petroleum refining blue hydrogen industry are:

• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
• BP p.l.c
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Shell plc
• Air Liquide
• Technip Energies N.V.
• TOPSOE
• Equinor
• Johnson Matthey
• SK E&S
   

Petroleum Refining Blue Hydrogen Industry News

• In November 2023, Air Products announced a state-of-the-art carbon capture and carbon dioxide (CO2) treatment facility in Netherlands. The facility is anticipated to be online by 2026. The resulting blue hydrogen is set to serve the Rotterdam refinery of ExxonMobil’s (Esso). Further, it will cater to additional customers via the companies hydrogen pipeline network system. Additionally, it will be the largest blue hydrogen plant in Europe.
   
• In January 2023, Exxon Mobil announced its first low carbon production plant in its refining & petrochemical facility in Texas. The facility will produce 1 billion cubic feet per day made from natural gas. Further, the carbon capture and storage project would be one of the world’s largest plant, capable of storing up to 10 million metric tons of CO2 per year. Additionally, this will improve the company’s presence across the globe.
   

This petroleum refining blue hydrogen market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in MT & revenue in USD Billion from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Technology

• Steam Methane Reforming
• Autothermal Reforming
• Partial Oxidation Reforming

The above information has been provided for the following regions:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Oman
  • UAE
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
• Latin America