Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen Market Size - By Application (Petroleum Refining, Chemical and Others), 2024 – 2032

Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen Market Size

Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen Market was valued USD 1.5 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% between 2024 and 2032. It refers to hydrogen production via SMR where the resulting CO2 emissions are captured and stored or utilized. This makes the process more environmentally friendly by significantly reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrogen production. SMR with carbon capture technologies is an important step in the transition to low-carbon hydrogen production, balancing current industrial capabilities with the need to reduce environmental impact.
 

Rising push towards achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century propelling adoption of low-carbon technologies thereby boosting process demand. Growing demand for hydrogen in various sectors, including transportation, industry, and power generation is boosting investments in SMR with CCS technologies to overcome the increasing demand while addressing environmental concerns.
 

Expanding research advancements to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of blue hydrogen production coupled with rising innovations in catalyst development, process optimization, and carbon capture techniques to reduce operational costs and enhance the overall production efficiency will stimulate process adoption. Furthermore, well-established natural gas infrastructure in many countries reduces the need for substantial new investments, making SMR a preferred, cost-effective and practical solution for scaling up clean fuel production.
 

Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen Market Trends

Rising pressure on industries such as steel, chemicals, and refining to decarbonize their operations is set to influence the process adoption to reduce carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. Growing countries diversification in their energy sources to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels is propelling domestic blue hydrogen production thereby creating opportunities for industry growth.
 

Furthermore, expanding government and private bodies investments and funding for research and development, to boost the technology adoption coupled with rising public-private partnerships and international collaborations in accelerating the deployment of clean energy projects will improve the business growth.
 

Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen Market Analysis

Based on application, the steam methane reforming blue hydrogen market is segmented into petroleum refinery, chemical, and others. Among these the petroleum refinery is projected to grow USD 1.7 billion by 2032. Rising stringent environmental regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing the environmental impact of their operations are set to augment the process growth with its reduced carbon footprint due to CCS, offering refineries a way to comply with these regulations and achieve lower emissions. High compatibility of technology with existing natural gas infrastructure in line with continuous advancements and innovation in SMR technologies to enhance efficiency and make the process affordable for clean fuel production will create positive opportunities for business landscape.
 

Europe steam methane reforming blue hydrogen market is anticipated to grow over USD 1.2 Billion by 2032. Significant investments and policy support directed towards developing a robust hydrogen infrastructure including the European Union's (EU) Hydrogen Strategy aims to install at least 40 gigawatts (GW) of renewable hydrogen electrolysers by 2030, coupled with rising blue hydrogen projects to bridge the transition towards green hydrogen will propel the industry landscape. Furthermore, rising demand from end user sector in line with growing companies investments in R&D to enhance these technologies will enhance the process penetration.
 

In the U.S., growing emphasis on low-carbon hydrogen production supported by various programs such as the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrogen Program spearheading efforts to develop and deploy clean fuel technologies is driving the industry statistics. Presence of leading energy companies coupled with extensive natural gas infrastructure and lower natural gas prices will create opportunities for process adoption.
 

Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen Market Share

Eminent players are forming alliances with other industry players, technology providers, and research institutions to accelerate technological development and market deployment. Key players are investing in new production facilities and expanding existing ones to meet the rising demand for low-carbon hydrogen. These expansions are often supported by government incentives and regulatory frameworks promoting clean hydrogen technologies' adoption.
 

Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen Market Companies

Eminent players operating in the Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen industry are:

• Air Products Inc
• Air Liquide
• Bechtel Corporation
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Eni SpA
• John Wood Group PLC
• Johnson Matthey
• MaireTecnimont Spa
• SK E&S CO.LTD.
• Shell plc
• thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG
• Technip Energies N.V
• TOPSOE
• Woodside Energy
   

Steam Methane Reforming Blue Hydrogen Industry News:

• In April 2022, Wood introduced its latest steam methane reforming technology, which can reduce CO2 emissions by 95% compared to traditional hydrogen production methods. This technology addresses inefficiencies in energy, heat production, and industrial processes, which contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. The company unveiled this technology at the Energy & Sustainability Forum in Berlin, where it presented a comparison of blue hydrogen production technologies to industry leaders worldwide.
   
• In September 2021, SK Group has been selected by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to construct a port hydrogen complex station built to convert hydrogen fuel for port transportation and ships and establish a blue hydrogen production base via steam reforming method. By 2040, the government aims to deliver hydrogen via hydrogen ports for more than 60% of South Korea's domestic use.
   

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

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Market, By Application

• Petroleum Refinery 
• Chemical
• Others

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

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