Water As A Fuel Market

Water As A Fuel Market Size By Fuel Type (Hydrogen and Oxyhydrogen), By Technology (Electrolysis and Natural Gas Reforming), and By End-Use Industry (Manufacturing, Utilities, Aerospace, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Automotive, Electronics, and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14077
  • Published Date: Feb, 2024
  • Pages: 238
  • Category: Chemicals & Materials
  • Format: PDF
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The global water as a fuel market was valued at USD 5.4 Billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 16.4 Billion by 2033. One of the main drivers is the global transition to more sustainable and clean energy sources in the fight against climate change. Hydrogen from water through renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, is viewed as a low-carbon, environmentally friendly substitute for conventional fossil fuels.

Market Introduction:

Although it can produce hydrogen, which can then be used as fuel, water is not a fuel. By utilizing an electric current to split water (H2O) into its parts, hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2), hydrogen can be produced using an electrolysis process. Hydrogen gas can be used for several purposes, including producing electricity and running fuel-cell cars. Hydrogen has the potential to be a green energy carrier since the electrolysis process may be made clean and sustainable if the electricity used in it is derived from low-carbon or renewable sources. The technologies, apparatus, and infrastructure related to the creation, supply, and application of hydrogen as a fuel source—of which water is the primary component—are included in the market for water as fuel. The potential for hydrogen to significantly contribute to clean energy and transportation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, has drawn attention to the sector.

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Recent Development

In November 2022, Enel's worldwide renewables division, Enel Green Power S.p.A. (EGP), and Australian renewable energy developer Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) partnered to investigate the co-development of the green hydrogen value chain, initially concentrating on Latin America and Australia. The collaboration will help FFI and EGP achieve their objectives to boost energy security, diversify future energy supplies, and assist the global effort to reduce emissions and combat climate change.

In September 2022, A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by Williams and Orsted A/S to investigate potential combined Power-to-X projects in the United States. Under the terms of this agreement, Williams owns a sizable portion of land in western Wyoming, where the parties are investigating the co-development of synthetic gas via methanation, electrolysis, and large-scale wind energy.

In March 2022, At its integrated refinery and petrochemical site in Baytown, Texas, ExxonMobil planned a hydrogen production plant and one of the world's largest carbon capture and storage projects to support efforts to reduce emissions from corporate operations and local industry. The industry term for hydrogen produced from natural gas and supported by carbon capture and storage is "blue" hydrogen, and the proposed hydrogen facility would create up to 1 billion cubic feet of it per day. ExxonMobil's present capacity would be more than doubled by the carbon capture infrastructure for this project, which could transport and store up to 10 million metric tonnes of CO2 annually.

In February 2022, The Inner Mongolia Erdos Wind-Solar Green Hydrogen Project, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation's first hydrogen demonstration project was officially opened in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. With a target production capacity of 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 240,000 tonnes of green oxygen annually, the project will directly use the abundant solar and wind energy resources in the Erdos region.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

Growing public support, incentive programmes, and clean energy demand- Governments across the globe are projected to increase market revenue by providing subsidies, tax breaks, and grants for the study and application of water as fuel due to growing environmental concerns and climate targets. Demand for green hydrogen produced by water electrolysis is driven by the global trend towards sustainable energy sources, which has great potential as more sectors look for low-carbon substitutes. Hydrogen stations are essential to using water as fuel because they make the electrolysis process easier, which releases hydrogen from water molecules.

Restraints:

Limited hydrogen infrastructure and high initial investment- Potential investors may be discouraged, and market expansion may be hampered by the high upfront costs of building up water-as-fuel infrastructure, which includes sophisticated electrolyzers and integration of renewable energy sources. The adoption of water-as-fuel alternatives is further hampered by the absence of a strong hydrogen distribution network since the delivery and storage of hydrogen present obstacles to market growth.

Opportunities:

Government support and incentives- An important factor in creating chances for the water-as-fuel business is government backing and incentives. The world is paying more and more attention to water-based fuels as it looks for clean and sustainable energy sources. Several nations have acknowledged water as a possible fuel source, particularly when it comes to hydrogen. Technologies for producing and utilizing water-based fuels are being researched, developed, and adopted owing to incentives, including tax credits, grants, and subsidies. The financial advantages of water-based fuel systems reduce the obstacles to consumers' and enterprises' investment in and utilization of them. Furthermore, the need for greener energy sources is driven by regulatory rules that aim to reduce carbon emissions; water-based fuels align with these objectives.

Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the largest global water as a fuel market, with a 39.7% market revenue share in 2023.

This is caused by an increase in the region's on-site electrolyzer application activity. The need for water as a fuel is driven by the existence of large firms that create hydrogen, which has significant applications in the automotive and industrial sectors. Governments declared plans and funding for infrastructure expansion, research projects, and hydrogen production, especially in the US and Canada. Energy storage, industry, and transportation were all considered potential uses for hydrogen, an adaptable and low-emission energy source.

North America Region Water As A Fuel Market Share in 2023 - 39.7%

 

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Fuel Type Segment Analysis

The fuel type segment is divided into hydrogen and oxyhydrogen. The hydrogen segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 59% in 2023. Water may be split into hydrogen and oxygen using techniques like electrolysis, producing hydrogen, a clean and adaptable energy source. It is well known for its potential in fuel cells, which can generate zero-emission electricity and power automobiles.

Technology Segment Analysis

The technology segment is divided into electrolysis and natural gas reforming. The natural gas reforming segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 54% in 2023. Steam methane reforming (SMR), a type of natural gas reforming, is an additional technique for producing hydrogen from hydrocarbon sources, mainly natural gas. This process produces hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) by mixing natural gas with steam and exposing it to high-temperature reactions. Although this process is popular and economical, it produces carbon emissions and is sometimes called "grey hydrogen."

End-Use Industry Segment Analysis

The end-use industry segment is divided into manufacturing, utilities, aerospace, refineries, petrochemicals, automotive, electronics, and others. The automotive segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 21% in 2023. Hydrogen is a fuel source for fuel cell vehicles in the automobile industry, providing a clean substitute for internal combustion engines. Certain combustion engines also employ fuels based on water to cut down on emissions.

Some of the Key Market Players:
  • Air Liquide
  • FuelCell Energy Inc
  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
  • Plug Power Inc.
  • Enel Green Power Spa
  • ExxonMobil
  • Orsted A/S
  • Panasonic
  • Iberdrola S.A.
  • Linde plc

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 5.4 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 16.4 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 11.8%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East & Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Fuel Type, Technology, End-Use Industry

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the water as a fuel market was valued at USD 5.4 billion in 2023 to USD 16.4 billion by 2033.

The global water as a fuel market is growing at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

North America emerged as the largest water as a fuel market.

Key players in the water as a fuel market are Air Liquide, FuelCell Energy Inc, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Plug Power Inc., Enel Green Power Spa, ExxonMobil, Orsted A/S, Panasonic, Iberdrola S.A., and Linde plc.

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This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global water as a fuel market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Water As A Fuel Market By Fuel Type:

  • Hydrogen
  • Oxyhydrogen

Global Water As A Fuel Market By Technology:

  • Electrolysis
  • Natural Gas Reforming

Global Water As A Fuel Market By End-Use Industry:

  • Manufacturing
  • Utilities
  • Aerospace
  • Refineries
  • Petrochemicals
  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Others

Global Water As A Fuel Market By Region:                                 

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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