Hydrogen Generation Market by Type (Gray, Green, Blue), Process (Hydrogen Generation, Hydrogen Storage), Source (Fossil Fuels, Nuclear, Solar), Application (Ammonia Production, Petroleum Refinery, E-mobility, Power Generation) - Global Forecast to 2030

The Hydrogen Generation Market is projected to reach $188.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period 2023–2030. The growth of the hydrogen generation market is mainly attributed to the rising demand for hydrogen in the chemicals industry and increasing government initiatives to transition to clean energy sources. The high capital cost of hydrogen storage restrains the growth of this market. The growing focus on developing green hydrogen production technologies and the increasing use of hydrogen in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are expected to generate growth opportunities for the players in this market. However, the lack of secure hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure is a major challenge for market growth.

The rising use of renewable energy sources for hydrogen production is a major market trend in the hydrogen generation market. Also, increasing use of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in hydrogen production are technology trends in the market.

Growing Focus on Developing Green Hydrogen Production Technologies Generating Growth Opportunities for Market Players

The adoption of green hydrogen is increasing due to its high sustainability. Also, no polluting gases are emitted during the production of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is transformed into electricity or synthetic gas for commercial, industrial, and mobility applications. Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis technology using water and electricity. Electrolyzers are suited for small-scale as well as large-scale hydrogen production facilities. Electrolysis is a promising option for carbon-free hydrogen production from renewable and nuclear resources. Hence, green hydrogen is increasingly used across industries such as transportation, chemicals, steel, and agriculture.

The rising adoption of green hydrogen for various applications across industries is driving the demand for green hydrogen production technologies. Several emerging companies are launching green hydrogen production plants with electrolysis technology to fulfill the growing demand for green hydrogen. For instance, in August 2022, Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) launched a green hydrogen plant at its AM Naik Heavy Engineering Complex site in Hazira, Gujarat. The green hydrogen plant is designed for an electrolyzer capacity of 800 kW, comprising both Alkaline (380 kW) and PEM (420 kW) technologies, and is powered by a rooftop solar plant of 990kW peak DC capacity and a 500 kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

Key Findings in the Hydrogen Generation Market Study:

In 2023, the Gray Hydrogen Segment is Expected to Dominate the Hydrogen Generation Market

Based on type, the global hydrogen generation market is segmented into gray hydrogen, blue hydrogen, green hydrogen, and other types. In 2023, the gray hydrogen segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global hydrogen generation market. The growth of this segment is attributed to the increasing demand for gray hydrogen to produce fertilizer and the growing use of gray hydrogen as fuel.

However, the green hydrogen segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing need to lower the cost of producing renewable energy, the emphasis by market players on the development of electrolysis technologies, and the high demand for green hydrogen by fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and the power industry.

In 2023, the Hydrogen Generation Process Segment is Expected to Dominate the Hydrogen Generation Market

Based on process, the global hydrogen generation market is segmented into the hydrogen generation process and hydrogen storage process. In 2023, the hydrogen generation process segment is expected to account for a larger share of the global hydrogen generation market. The segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is driven by the increasing demand for hydrogen in industrial applications, the rising need to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from hydrogen generation processes, the increasing use of renewable energy sources for hydrogen production, and the growing adoption of hydrogen generation technologies to achieve decarbonization.

Click here to: Get Free Sample Pages of this Report

In 2023, the Fossil Fuels Segment is Expected to Dominate the Hydrogen Generation Market

Based on source, the global hydrogen generation market is segmented into fossil fuels, nuclear, water, solar, biomass, and other sources. In 2023, the fossil fuels segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global hydrogen generation market. The growth of this segment is attributed to the increasing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, government initiatives promoting the use of fossil-based hydrogen, and the adoption of renewable energy sources for hydrogen production.

However, the solar segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for green hydrogen in industrial applications, the growing adoption of low-cost hydrogen production methods, and the rising use of solar energy for hydrogen production to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2023, the Ammonia Production Segment is Expected to Dominate the Hydrogen Generation Market

Based on application, the global hydrogen generation market is segmented into ammonia production, petroleum refinery, E-mobility, methanol production, district heating, power generation, manufacturing, and synfuel production. In 2023, the ammonia production segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global hydrogen generation market. The growth of this segment is driven by the increasing demand for ammonia as a low-carbon fuel and the growing use of ammonia to decarbonize industries.

However, the E-mobility segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing adoption of fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), the growing demand for hydrogen to curb carbon emissions and promote sustainable mobility solutions, and the expanding range of fueling infrastructure for various transportation and motive power applications.

Asia Pacific: Fastest Growing Regional Market

Based on geography, the global hydrogen generation market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR and growth during the forecast period. Factors such as the growing potential to produce carbon-free hydrogen in the region, the growing focus of Australia to generate hydrogen using carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) technology, increasing production and consumption of lower-emission hydrogen, the growing focus of China to generate hydrogen using renewable energy, natural gas, and coal resources, and increasing use of hydrogen in power generation and stringent environmental regulations towards cleaner forms of energy.

Key Players

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key growth strategies adopted by the leading market participants in the hydrogen generation market in the last three to four years. The key players profiled in the hydrogen generation market report are Plug Power Inc. (U.S.), Linde GmbH (Germany), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (U.S.), L’AIR LIQUIDE S.A. (France), Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. (U.S.), SOL Spa (Italy), Cummins Inc. (U.S.), Siemens Energy AG (Germany), Shell plc (U.K.), Messer SE & Co. KGaA (Germany), Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Canada), FuelCell Energy, Inc. (U.S.), Iwatani Corporation (Japan), Enapter AG (Germany), CALORIC Anlagenbau GmbH (Germany), SPG Hydrogen Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Uniper SE (Germany), and Nel ASA (Norway).

Scope of the report:

Hydrogen Generation Market Assessment, by Type 

• Gray Hydrogen
• Blue Hydrogen
• Green Hydrogen
• Other Types

Hydrogen Generation Market Assessment, by Process 

• Hydrogen Generation Process
  • Thermochemical Process
    • Steam Methane Reforming
    • Gasification
    • Autothermal Reforming
  • Electrolysis
  • Biological Processes
  • Direct Solar Water Splitting Process
  • Pressure Swing Adsorption
• Hydrogen Storage Process
  • Cylindering
  • Portable Storage
  • Other Storage Processes

Hydrogen Generation Market Assessment, by Source 

• Fossil Fuels
• Nuclear
• Water
• Solar
• Biomass
• Other Sources

Hydrogen Generation Market Assessment, by Application

• Ammonia Production
• Petroleum Refinery
• Methanol Production
• E-mobility
• Synfuel Production
• District Heating
• Manufacturing
• Power Generation

Hydrogen Generation Market Assessment, by Geography 

• North America 
  • U.S. 
  • Canada 
• Europe 
  • Germany 
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Rest of Europe 
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Singapore
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific 
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Israel
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa 

Key questions answered in the report: