Hydrogen Generators: Market Research Report

December 2018 | 199 pages | ID: H6BB81DC969EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Hydrogen Generators in US$ Million. The Global Market is further analysed by the following Product Types and End-Use Segments: Product Types On-Site, and Portable; End-Use Segments Fuel Cells, Petroleum, Chemicals, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 74 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Air Liquide S.A.
• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
• Deokyang Co., Ltd.
• EPOCH Energy Technology Corporation
• Hydrogenics Corporation
• Idroenergy

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Hydrogen – A Clean Fuel with Huge Potential
The Pressing Need for Developing Cost Effective Techniques for Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen Generation Units to Surge in the Coming Years
Hydrogen to Play A Critical Role in Energy Generation Mix
Growth Drivers and Challenges in a Nut Shell
Growth Drivers
Challenges
Demand from End-Use Segments Augurs well for the Hydrogen Generators Market
Current & Future Analysis

Table 1. Global Hydrogen Generator Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by % CAGR (Value) for 2015-2022: Asia-Pacific, Rest of World, US, Europe, and Canada (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Hydrogen Production: Captive Vs. Merchant Production

Table 2. Global Captive Hydrogen Production Capacity at Refineries: 2012-2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Captive Hydrogen Production Capacity at Refineries by Leading Countries: 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Demand for Clean Energy Offers Significant Growth Opportunities

3. MARKET TRENDS, DRIVERS & ISSUES

Technological Advancements Bring in New Growth Opportunities
Increasing Demand for Electric Vehicles Based on Fuel Cells to Drive Market Growth

Table 4. Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Market: Percentage Breakdown of Number of Vehicles Sold by Manufacturer during the Period 2013-2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Vehicles Unveiled During the Period 2014-2018
Hydrogen FCEVs to Combat GHG Emissions

Table 5. Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Geographic Region (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Emission Volume for US, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, Africa, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

FCEV Targets Set by the Hydrogen Council for the Years 2030 and 2050
Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure: Critical for the Success of FCVs

Table 6. Number of Public and Private Hydrogen Refueling Stations by Region/Country (As of Feb 2018) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Top 3 Countries in Terms of Number of Public Hydrogen Refueling Stations (As of Feb 2018) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Select Hydrogen Infrastructure Development Programs
H2Mobility in Germany
UKH2Mobility in the UK
Scandinavian H2 Highway Partnership (SHHP)
High Costs: The Achilles Heel of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Favorable Government Regulations and Policies: Critical for Market Penetration
Domestic Targets for Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Select Regions/Countries
Whimsical Visions of an All-Hydrogen Economy Drives Interest in Fuel Cells
Hydrogen 2. 0 - Unlocking Major Economic Potential of Hydrogen
Aircraft Manufacturing Industry to Integrate Hydrogen- Fuel Cells

Table 8. Global Aircraft Fuel Cells Market by Region (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Power Plants Shift to Hydrogen Generators to Save Costs
Laboratories Increasingly Replace Gas Cylinders with Hydrogen Generators
International Level Collaborations to Accelerate Technology Development for Hydrogen Supply
International Partnership for a Hydrogen Economy (IPHE)
International Energy Agency (IEA)
International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee on Hydrogen Technologies

4. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND STORAGE

Simplified Hydrogen Production Process through Balancing Fluid Mechanic Forces
Titania to Power Future Hydrogen Production
Affordable and Commonly Found Minerals to Replace Platinum as Catalyst
Research Programs to Enhance SR and DRI Process Performances
Hydrogen Electrolysis: A Potential Laden Energy Storage Solution
Promising Hydrogen-based Innovations from HyTech Power
Carbon Neutral Synthetic Fuels for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Release into Atmosphere
Researchers Explore Novel Options for Hydrogen Generation
Sorbent Enhanced Reforming
Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Reforming
Plasma Reformers
Micro-channel Reformer
Ongoing Research and Development Work in Generation of Hydrogen from Biomass
Cheaper On-Demand Hydrogen Production on the Horizon
University of Leeds Develops Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient Hydrogen Production System
‘Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus' Bacterium Increases Hydrogen Production
Synthesized Amine Broane Set to Transform Hydrogen Storage
Solar Energy Powers Simple Hydrogen Storage Solution
Carnegie Institution Discovers New Hydrogen Storage Method
Self-Healing Membrane to Potentially Extend Hydrogen Fuel Cells’ Life
Researchers Develop Pajarito Powder for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
New Nanomaterial to Allow Cost-Efficient Production of Hydrogen for Fuel Cell Cars

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Properties of Hydrogen
Comparative Analysis of Hydrogen with Other Fuel Types

Table 9. Energy Density of Various Fuel Types (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Flammability and Auto Ignition Temperature Properties of Various Fuel Types

Hydrogen Generators
Onsite Hydrogen Generators
Portable Hydrogen Generators
Hydrogen Production Technologies – A General Perspective
Thermochemical Production Technologies
Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Partial Oxidation
Autothermal Reforming
Methanol Reformation
Ammonia Cracking
Sorbent-enhanced Catalytic Steam-reforming System
Thermal Plasma-Reformer Technology
Sulfur-Iodide Cycle/Thermochemical Water-Splitting Process
Natural Gas-Reforming
Gasification of Heavy Hydrocarbons
Coal Gasification
Biomass Gasification
Bio Hydrogen Process
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
Other Hydrogen Production Technologies
Dark Fermentation

6. APPLICATION OF HYDROGEN IN SELECT END-USE DOMAINS

Chemical Processing
Petrochemical Industry
Industrial Applications
Fuel Cells
Usage of Hydrogen as Fuel in Road Vehicles
Food Industry
Other Industries

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

7.1 Focus on Select Key Players
Air Liquide S. A. (France)
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (USA)
Deokyang Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
EPOCH Energy Technology Corporation (Taiwan)
Hydrogenics Corporation (Canada)
Idroenergy (Italy)
ITM Power Plc (UK)
McPhy Energy S. A. (France)
Messer Group (Germany)
Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC (USA)
Praxair, Inc. (USA)
Proton OnSite (USA)
The Linde Group (Germany)
7.2 Product Launches
Air Products to Launch PRISM PHG830 Hydrogen Generator
SAGIM Unveils New Range of BPMP-EC Hydrogen Generators
7.3 Recent Industry Activity
Element 1 Partners with Anderson Industries
Air Liquide and Covestro Ink Long-Term Contract
Nel ASA Bags Purchase Order from Nikola Motor Company
HyperSolar Incorporates 3-D Oxygen Catalyst within a Hydrogen Production Device
Element 1 Inks Technology License Agreement for S-Series Hydrogen Generator
Air Liquide and Groupe ADP Inaugurates Public Hydrogen Station Installed in France
Element 1 Enters into Purchase Contract with Blue-G New Energy Science and Technology
Air Liquide Signs Long Term Agreement with Pemex Transformación Industrial

7-ELEVEN JAPAN AND TOYOTA INK AGREEMENT TO STUDY ENERGY CONSERVATION AND CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS REDUCTION

Element 1 Enters into Supply Agreement with Synergy Power Technologies
HyperSolar Extends Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of California
Nel ASA to Acquire Proton Energy Systems
Air Liquide Commissions Largest Hydrogen Storage Facility
Air Liquide Acquires Airgas
Plug Power and HyGear Enters into a Partnership
Praxair Unveils Hydrogen Plant for Repsol

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 11. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Generators by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Historic Review for Hydrogen Generators by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World 14-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Generators by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2018 and 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Generators by Product Type - On-Site and Portable Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World Historic Review for Hydrogen Generators by Product Type - On-Site and Portable Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World 14-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Generators by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for On-Site and Portable Markets for Years 2009, 2018 and 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Generators by End-Use Segment - Fuel Cells, Petroleum, Chemicals, and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World Historic Review for Hydrogen Generators by End-Use Segment - Fuel Cells, Petroleum, Chemicals, and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World 14-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Generators by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fuel Cells, Petroleum, Chemicals, and Other Application Markets for Years 2009, 2018 and 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

9.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
Fuel Cells Demand Fosters Growth

Table 20. Number of Active Fuel Cell Installations by Fuel Cell Type in the US: 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. Number of Active Fuel Cell Installations by State in the US: 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. Number of Planned Fuel Cell Installations by State in the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. Number of Hydrogen Vehicles by Type in the US: 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. Number of Hydrogen Passenger Vehicles by Model in the US: 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

US Government Efforts on Hydrogen Energy Development
Role in Promoting a Hydrogen Economy
Energy Policy Act
Renewable Portfolio Standards
FreedomCAR Program
FreedomFuel Program
Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance
Hydrogen Production Statistics

Table 25. The US Merchant Hydrogen Production (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity by Type for Cryogenic Liquid and Compressed Gas (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. US Captive Hydrogen Production at Refinery by State: Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Capacity for the Year 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Leading Players in the US Hydrogen Refinery Market: Percentage Breakdown of Captive, On-Purpose Hydrogen Production for the Year 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Leading Merchant Hydrogen Producers in the US (2017): Percentage Breakdown by Plant Production Capacities for Air Liquide, Air Products, Linde, Praxair, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 29. The US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Generators Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. The US Historic Review for Hydrogen Generators Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.2 Canada
Market Analysis

Table 31. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Generators Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Canadian Historic Review for Hydrogen Generators Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.3 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
European Merchant Hydrogen Statistics

Table 33. European Merchant Hydrogen Production (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity by Type for Cryogenic Liquid and Compressed Gas (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. Leading Merchant Hydrogen Producers in Europe (2017): Percentage Breakdown by Plant Production Capacities for Air Liquide, Air Products, Linde, Praxair, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 35. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Generators by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. European Historic Review for Hydrogen Generators by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. European 14-Year Perspective for Hydrogen Generators by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2018 and 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.4 Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific Hydrogen-based Fuel Cells to Witness Significant Growth
Competition

Table 38. Leading Merchant Hydrogen Producers in Asia-Pacific (2017): Percentage Breakdown by Plant Production Capacities for Air Liquide, Air Products, Deokyang, Linde, Praxair, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Overview of Regional Markets
Japan
Japan’s Vision of a Hydrogen Society Bodes Well for Fuel Cells Market
Japan to Double Hydrogen Filling Stations

Table 39. Japanese Government’s Target for Hydrogen Infrastructure - Number of Hydrogen Stations to be Built by 2018, 2020, 2025 and 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

China
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Market in China – An Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 40. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Generators Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Hydrogen Generators Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.5 Rest of World
A. Market Analysis
Select Regional Markets
Brazil
South Africa
Hydrogen to Light up Remote South African Communities
B. Market Analytics

Table 42. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Hydrogen Generators Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. Rest of World Historic Review for Hydrogen Generators Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 74 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 81)
The United States (28)
Canada (5)
Japan (6)
Europe (30)
  France (5)
  Germany (5)
  The United Kingdom (9)
  Italy (5)
  Spain (1)
  Rest of Europe (5)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (11)
Africa (1)