Key Takeaways
- In 2022, global hydrogen production reached approximately 95 million tonnes (Mt), with over 99% derived from fossil fuels including natural gas via steam methane reforming (SMR) and coal gasification.
- China accounted for 31% of global hydrogen production in 2020, producing around 24 Mt primarily from coal.
- Steam methane reforming (SMR) represents 76% of dedicated hydrogen production worldwide, emitting about 830 MtCO2 annually.
- The global hydrogen market size was valued at $155.38 billion in 2022.
- Hydrogen market projected to grow at 8.7% CAGR to $317.39 billion by 2030.
- Green hydrogen production costs dropped 15% from 2020-2022 to $3-6/kg.
- Steel production via hydrogen-based DRI could require 15-20 Mt H2 by 2050.
- Heavy-duty trucks: Hydrogen fuel cell trucks range 500-1000 km, vs 400 km battery.
- Shipping: Hydrogen could meet 20% of energy needs by 2050, saving 4 GtCO2.
- PEM fuel cell stack cost reduced to $60/kW in 2022 from $275/kW in 2008.
- Solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) efficiency reaches 80-90% HHV.
- Compressed H2 storage at 700 bar achieves 5.6% wt capacity.
- Green H2 avoids 830 MtCO2/year if replacing all grey H2.
- EU REPowerEU plan targets 20 Mt H2 imports + 10 Mt domestic by 2030.
- US IRA tax credit: $3/kg for clean H2 with 4 kgCO2e/kg lifecycle emissions.
Today's hydrogen industry is still dominated by polluting production, but major investment is flowing into a cleaner future.
Applications and End-Use Statistics
Applications and End-Use Statistics Interpretation
Market and Economic Statistics
Market and Economic Statistics Interpretation
Policy Environment and Sustainability Statistics
Policy Environment and Sustainability Statistics Interpretation
Production Statistics
Production Statistics Interpretation
Technology and Innovation Statistics
Technology and Innovation Statistics Interpretation
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