Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies: Market Research Report

June 2012 | 544 pages | ID: H9BE3BC6C1FEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies in US$ Million by following Technologies: Production, and Others (includes Storage and Distribution Technologies).

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2018.

The report profiles 98 companies including many key and niche players such as Acta S.p.A, Advanced Materials Corporation, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Airgas, Inc., Ballard Power Systems, Inc., Diversified Energy Corporation, Dynetek Industries Limited, Foster Wheeler AG, Fuel Cell Energy, Inc., General Atomics, Haldor Topsøe A/S, Hy9 Corporation, Hydrogenics Corporation, IdaTech plc, Praxair, Inc., Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., ReliOn, Inc., ThyssenKrupp Uhde GmbH, and Xebec Adsorption, Inc.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Market Overview
Current & Future Analysis
Hydrogen Production: Captive Vs. Merchant Production
Hydrogen Generation: On-Site Vs. Centralized Generation
Steam Reforming of Natural Gas: The Dominant Production Technology
Asia-Pacific Represents the Leading Producer and Consumer of Hydrogen
Hydrogen Demand Expected to Witness Robust Growth Momentum
Petroleum Refining and Ammonia Production: The Key Demand Drivers
Price Competitiveness to Decide the Future of Hydrogen Commercialization
Hydrogen Technology Finds Widespread Application in Automotive Industry
Hydrogen-based Internal Combustion Engines
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Challenges of On-board Hydrogen Storage Hindering Deployment of Hydrogen Technology
New Technologies to Pave Way for Hydrogen Commercialization
Technological Trends
Biomass Gasification - An Emerging Hydrogen Production Technology
‘Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus' Bacterium Increases Hydrogen Production
Major Research Breakthroughs
Researchers Discover Methods to Enhance Solar-Driven Water-Splitting Hydrogen Production
University of Leeds Develops Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient Hydrogen Production System
Carnegie Institution Discovers New Hydrogen Storage Method
Market Drivers
Energy Security
Economic Competitiveness
Environmental Advantages
Market Inhibitors
Technology Barriers
Production
Fuel Cells
Electrolysis
Storage
Economic Barriers
National Energy Policy
Regulatory Issues
Risk
Safety Codes and Standards
Education
Fueling Infrastructure
Production Cost
Select Global Efforts in Hydrogen Energy Development
International Partnership for a Hydrogen Economy (IPHE)
International Energy Agency (IEA)
International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee on Hydrogen Technologies

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Properties of Hydrogen
Hydrogen Production Technologies
Thermochemical Production Technologies
Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Partial Oxidation
Autothermal Reforming
Sulfur-Iodide Cycle/Thermochemical Water-Splitting Process
Gasification of Heavy Hydrocarbons
Coal Gasification
Biomass Gasification
Electrolytic Production Technologies
Water Electrolysis
Alkaline Electrolysis
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Electrolysis
High-Temperature Electrolysis
Photolytic Production Technologies
Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production
Photobiological Hydrogen Production / Biophotolysis
Direct Biophotolysis
Indirect Biophotolysis
Other Hydrogen Production Technologies
Dark Fermentation
Hydrogen Storage Technologies
Challenges Faced by Hydrogen Storage Technologies in Transportation Applications
Efficiency
Volume and Weight
Cost
Codes and Standards
Refueling Time
Durability
Select Hydrogen Storage Technologies
Compressed Hydrogen Gas Tanks
Liquefied Hydrogen Gas Tanks
Mechanisms of Storing Hydrogen in Materials
Adsorption
Absorption
Chemical Reaction
Chemical Hydrogen Storage
Hydrolysis Reactions
Advanced Chemical Approaches
Metal Hydrides
Carbon Nanotubes
Microspheres

3.APPLICATION OF HYDROGEN IN SELECT END-USE DOMAINS

Production of Chemical Compounds
Petrochemical Industry
Metallurgical Industry
Food Industry
Space Exploration and Nuclear Reactors
Usage of Hydrogen as Fuel in Road Vehicles
Power Generation Sector
Other Industries

4.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES

Proton Energy Systems Unveils HOGEN C Series of Hydrogen Generation System
OriginOil Develops Breakthrough Hydrogen Production Technology
SiGNa Chemistry Introduces New Hydrogen Production Technology
Air Products and Chemicals Develops Retail Compression-Less Hydrogen Fueling Station
Acta to Exhibit Hydrogen Fuel Enrichment System
McPhy Unveils Hydrogen Storage Tanks
Horizon to Introduce Horizon Hydrofill
Horizon Launches New Hydrogen Fuel Generator Cartridge
Hydrogen Catalyst and Dekonta Develop New Hydrogen Production Technology
Global Hydrogen Introduces Hydrogen Production Unit
Sandia National Laboratories Unveils New Hydrogen Storage System
Linde Develops Technology for Producing Hydrogen
Hy9 Unveils New Range of Palladium Hydrogen Purifiers
Hy9 Launches HGS-M Hydrogen Generators Series

5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Turbine Truck Engines Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Energy Technology Services
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Wins Contract from Mahindra & Mahindra
Hydrogenics and Enbridge Ink Agreement
AGA Gas Collaborates with Sandvik
NITOL Group Commences Hydrogen Production at Silicon Plant
SABIC Technology Selects Hydrogen Reactor/ Generator System of Phoenix Canada Oil
Green Planet Group Establishes AAQIS
Vodik Labs Takes Over Ovonic Hydrogen Storage Division of Energy Conversion Devices
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Enters into Strategic Alliance with Pilus Energy
McPhy Energy Obtains Contract from Enel Group
UPS Systems and Air Liquide Hydrogen Energy Ink Distribution Agreement
Acta Inks Agreement with Claind
Xebec Adsorption Inks Agreement with Nuvera Fuel Cells
Air Liquide Collaborates with Coca-Cola
Hydrogen Link Signs Binding Letter Agreement with IBC Advanced Alloys
National Hydrogen Association and US Fuel Cell Council Merge
eHydrogen Solutions Completes Additional Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement
Sparta Recommences Commercial Sales of HGS in Australia
eHydrogen Solutions Enters into Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement
Air Liquide Affiliates Purchase HGM Technology from H2Gen Innovations
eHydrogen Solutions Enters into IP Transfer Agreement for Purchasing ODHP Assets
Claind Inks Agreement with Proton Energy Systems
Proton Energy Systems Enters into Joint Venture with SupplyCore Middle East
Air Liquide Enters into Three-Year Joint Partnership with University of Kyushu
ATK Enters into Alliance with Toro
Technip Bags Hydrogen Contracts in the US
Air Products and Chemicals Establishes New Hydrogen Plant in Malaysia
Acta Inks Agreement with Girelli Bruni
Hydrogenics Enters into Partnership Agreement with CommScope
Air Liquide Korea Acquires H-Plus SGS
Praxair Commences Hydrogen Supply to Indiana
Praxair and Powertech Labs Enter into Alliance
Topsoe Establishes Hydrogen Production Unit
Air Products and Chemicals Wins Long-Term Contract from POSCO
Xebec Merges with QuestAir Technologies
Proton Energy Systems Demonstrates High-Pressure Hydrogen Generation
Hynergreen Technologies Signs Agreements with HyGear
Praxair Enters into Agreement with Uhde
Nuvera Fuel Cells and Airgas Enter into Agreement
Ajwaa Gases Emirates Sets Up New Hydrogen Production Plant and ASU
Abraham Group and Proton Energy Systems Ink Cooperative Agreement
Catalyx Nanotech Collaborates with Dudek
Air Products and Chemicals and ExxonMobil Sign Contract
Hydrogenics Bags Electrolyzer Installation Order from Bhushan Power & Steel
Air Liquide Inks Industrial Gases Contract with Bayer Polyurethanes
Praxair Bags Indian Oil Order
Praxair Bags Hydrogen Supply Contract from Cetane Energy
Dynamic Fuels Awards Hydrogen Contract to Praxair
Topsoe Inks Contract with Larsen & Toubro
Shell Oil Awards Hydrogen Contract to Praxair
Air Products and Chemicals Inks Agreement with Marathon Petroleum Company
Eden Energy Divests Stake in US-based Subsidiaries
Iwatani Establishes First Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Chiba
Praxair Canada to Develop Hydrogen Storage Infrastructure with ATCO
Air Products and Chemicals Acquires Hydrogen Facility from MarkWest Energy Partners

6.FOCUS ON SELECT KEY PLAYERS

Acta S.p.A (Italy)
Advanced Materials Corporation (US)
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (US)
Airgas, Inc. (US)
Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (Canada)
Diversified Energy Corporation (US)
Dynetek Industries Limited (Canada)
Foster Wheeler AG (Switzerland)
Fuel Cell Energy, Inc. (US)
General Atomics (US)
Haldor Topsøe A/S (Denmark)
Hy9 Corporation (US)
Hydrogenics Corporation (Canada)
IdaTech plc (UK)
Praxair, Inc. (US)
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (US)
ReliOn, Inc. (US)
ThyssenKrupp Uhde GmbH (Germany)
Xebec Adsorption, Inc. (Canada)

7.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production Technologies by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production Technologies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Other Technologies by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World 10-Year Perspective for Other Technologies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
US Government Efforts on Hydrogen Energy Development
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Advanced Materials Corporation
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Airgas, Inc.
Diversified Energy Corporation
Fuel Cell Energy, Inc.
General Atomics
Hy9 Corporation
Praxair, Inc.
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.
ReliOn, Inc.
B. Market Analytics

Table 7. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. US 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Market Scenario
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 9. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Iceland
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Acta S.p.A (Italy)
Foster Wheeler AG (Switzerland)
Haldor Topsøe A/S (Denmark)
IdaTech plc (UK)
ThyssenKrupp Uhde GmbH (Germany)
B. Market Analytics

Table 11. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. European 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. European 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3A.FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 15. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. French 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3B.GERMANY

Market Analysis

Table 17. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. German 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3C.ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 19. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Italian 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3D.THE UNITED KINGDOM

Market Analysis

Table 21. UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. UK 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3E.REST OF EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 23. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Select Regional Markets
Canada
Brazil
Malaysia
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (Canada)
Dynetek Industries Limited (Canada)
Xebec Adsorption, Inc. (Canada)
B. Market Analytics

Table 25. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Production Technologies and Others Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies by Technology – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Production Technologies and Others for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 98 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 103)
The United States (59)
Canada (8)
Japan (1)
Europe (24)
- France (5)
- Germany (5)
- The United Kingdom (2)
- Italy (2)
- Spain (1)
- Rest of Europe (9)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (10)
Middle-East (1)