Gasification Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2033

Gasification Market Size and Growth 2024 to 2033

The global gasification market size was valued at USD 524.13 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach around USD 798.51 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.30% from 2024 to 2033.

Gasification Market Key Takeaways

• Asia Pacific held the largest revenue share of 42% in 2023.
• Europe is projected to expand at a rapid pace in the global market during the forecast period.
• By feedstock, the coal segment accounted for the dominating share of the market in 2023.
• By feedstock, the biomass waste segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
• By application, the chemical segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.
• By application, the power segment is expected to grow at a robust rate during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific Gasification Market Size and Growth 2024 to 2033

The Asia Pacific gasification market size was estimated at USD 220.13 billion in 2023 and is predicted to be worth around USD 339.37 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 4.42% from 2024 to 2033.

Asia Pacific held the dominant share of the gasification market in 2023. The region is observed to witness notable growth during the forecast period. The rising demand for energy, including cleaner and more efficient sources across the Asia Pacific, especially in developing countries like China, India, and Japan, is bolstering the demand for the gasification process. The region is experiencing robust growth for biomass gasification, particularly in rural areas, due to the growing power demand.  The rising use of biomass fuels for electricity and transportation generation is gaining attention in various developing nations to avoid carbon dioxide emissions from using fossil fuels.

China and India have a high accessibility of inexpensive coal in Asia Pacific, which led to increasing production of electricity, heat, and chemicals through the gasification process. Several countries in the region usually depend on imported fossil fuels to meet their energy needs. Gasification plays an active role in diversifying their energy sources and reducing reliance on external suppliers for imports. Moreover, the increasing demand for electricity due to the rise in population, rapid urbanization, and industrialization are likely to drive the growth of the gasification market in the region during the forecast period. Furthermore, the supportive government policies, financial incentives, and initiatives for clean energy projects, as well as actively supporting coal gasification and biomass gasification, are expected to boost the market growth in the region during the forecast period.

• In March 2024, L&T emerged as the best technical bidder for NLC India’s lignite gasification project. The NLC India’s Chairman and Managing Director stated that price negotiations between the two companies are ongoing.
• In October 2023, China has been employing its technologies to help its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partners in turning waste into wealth. There are abundant biomass resources in Southeast Asia, mainly including waste from agriculture and forestry.
• In April 2021, AIR Products announced the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in a gasification joint venture from China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical. Air Products acquired General Electric’s gasification business in 2018, which included a 50% stake in a Syngas joint venture with China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical, a subsidiary of China Energy Group.
• According to the IEA Bioenergy report in 2023, in recent days, green methanol has been a low-carbon fuel in the shipping industry. China has developed green technologies for methanol for maritime applications based on biomass gasification with a capacity to produce 50,000 tons annually by 2024.

Europe is projected to expand at a rapid pace in the global gasification market during the forecast period. The growth of the region is attributed to the increasing significance of sustainable and clean energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels, resulting in the rising adoption of gasification in Europe. In addition, increasing focus on waste-to-energy and biomass gasification, a rise in the number of coal reserves, and growing demand for syngas and other chemicals in European nations are the key factors that propel the growth of the gasification market in the region.

North America Gasification Market Size and Growth 2024 to 2033

The North America gasification market size was calculated at USD 146.76 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand to around USD 227.58 billion by 2033, poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.48% from 2024 to 2033.

Gasification Market Overview

Gasification is a process that converts carbonaceous raw materials such as coal, biomass, and waste into fuel gas, known as synthesis gas or syngas. Synthesis gas or syngas is the by-product of this process. Syngas produced via gasification have numerous applications such as power generation, as fuel in industrial processes, reduction in carbon emissions, and production of various chemicals and fuels. Generally, gasification occurs in a gasifier at a high temperature without combustion, with a controlled amount of oxygen and/or steam.

Gasification Market Growth Factors

• The growth of the gasification market is primarily driven by the rising population, rapid progress of industrialization & urbanization, and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
• The increasing use of sustainable and eco-friendly energy sources that are alternatives to traditional fossil fuels due to growing environmental concerns contributes to the growth of the gasification market. To align with the rising focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a circular economy.
• The rapid advancements in gasification technology have significantly enhanced the efficiency and performance of coal gasification processes. Governments around the world, using gasification technologies to address waste management issues and produce eco-friendly energy which increases the focus on waste-to-energy, is anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities for market expansion.
• The increasing application of syngas for the production of methanol and hydrogen and other major applications makes a substantial contribution to the gasification market growth.

Gasification Market Scope

Gasification Market Dynamics

Driver: Increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources

The rising demand for clean and sustainable energy sources is expected to boost the growth of the gasification market during the forecast period. Gasification is increasingly being used as the need for clean and sustainable energy sources to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.  Gasification provides a cleaner and eco-friendly alternative to conventional fossil fuel combustion by efficiently converting biomass, coal, or waste into syngas or synthesis gas, which is widely used for power generation and as a feedstock for chemicals, fertilizers, and fuels.

Additionally, electrification through biomass gasifiers in rural areas is increasingly becoming popular in rural areas and aims to provide electricity by converting biomass, such as crop wastes, wood, and agricultural residues like wheat straw, rice husks, or corn stalks into a combustible gas known as producer gas. The producer gas is extensively used to fuel a gas engine or generator for electricity generation. Thereby bolstering the gasification market growth.

Restraint: High initial investment

The high initial investment involved in setting up a gasification plant is anticipated to hinder the global gasification market. The gasification plant requires a substantial initial investment for the installment of gasifiers and a high cost involved in designing and manufacturing gasifiers and other gasification parts and units, which can be expensive for many potential market entrants. In addition, increasing usage of bio-fuels for power generation may restrict the expansion of the global market in the coming years.

Opportunity: Rising investment in coal gasification

The increasing investment in coal gasification is projected to offer an immense opportunity for the coal gasification market. Coal gasification is a widely used process to convert carbonaceous material, including coal, petroleum, or biomass, into carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Thus driving the gasification market growth.

Syngas are commonly used for power generation, chemical production, transportation, and other industrial applications. It requires reduced reliance on limited resources, which significantly drives the growth of coal gasification as alternative fuels. Additionally, governments are encouraging the use of sustainable and clean energy sources through investment, financial incentives, and various other incentives.

• In January 2024, the Union Cabinet of India approved an ₹8,500 crore incentive scheme for coal gasification projects. The Government is targeting to gasify 100 million tonnes (MT) of coal by 2030, with investments worth over Rs. 4 trillion. To encourage the use of clean fuels, the government has provided a 20% revenue share concession under commercial coal block auctions.

Feedstock Insights

The coal segment accounted for the dominating share of the gasification market in 2023, owing to the increasing number of coal reserves in countries such as the U.S., China, Russia, and India. Coal is the most abundant energy resource globally and economically feasible in many countries, which leads to a surge in several gasification plants and reduces dependence on imported fuels. The syngas produced via coal gasification are most commonly used to generate electricity in various industrial and chemical processes. Additionally, the growth of the segment is driven by increasing energy demand, economic benefits of coal gasification, and rising government support for coal gasification.

The biomass waste segment is expected to witness significant growth in the gasification market during the forecast period. Biomass gasification is a technology that uses a controlled process involving heat, oxygen, and steam to convert biomass into hydrogen and other valuable eco-friendly products without combustion. The market has witnessed the increasing use of biomass gasification to generate electricity in several developing countries, especially in rural areas, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Biomass is organic matter obtained from animals and plants and is widely used to produce heat and energy for industrial and residential applications.  The rapid growth of the segment is majorly driven by the rise in harmful greenhouse gas emissions, which has led to the use of sustainable energy sources.

• In December 2023, Thermax Group made an announcement outlining its vision and the future of the company in alignment with global energy transition goals. The company, through one of its subsidiaries, has secured orders worth more than Rs. 500 crores from a leading energy conglomerate for setting up five bio-CNG plants across India.

Application Insights

The chemical segment held the largest share of the gasification market in 2023. The syngas produced via gasification assist in generating various valuable chemicals, including methanol, dimethyl ether, ammonia, synthetic natural gas, and others. These chemicals are most commonly used across various industries, such as fertilizers, fuels, plastics, and others.

The power segment is expected to grow at a robust rate during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is majorly driven by the rise in power generation due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Since carbon emissions have increased significantly, the demand for clean and sustainable energy sources has risen. Market players and the government are actively participating and investing in eco-friendly options to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions.

Gasification Market Recent Developments

• In June 2022, Zichai Power announced the commissioning of the biomass gasification and cogeneration project in Thailand was completed and officially put into operation. The project is equipped with a biomass gasification device, using two 500kW biomass gas-fired generator sets of New Energy Company, supporting a cooling system, a power distribution system, a remote-control system, and a waste gas waste heat utilization system.
• In February 2024, Two of India’s top companies, Maharatna CPSE entities, Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), formally signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) for setting up an ammonium nitrate plant through surface coal gasification (SCG) technology route. The plant to come up in the Lakhanpur area of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, Odisha, is planned to produce 2000 tons of ammonium nitrate daily.

Gasification Market Companies

• Royal Dutch Shell
• Air Liquide
• Siemens
• KBR, Inc.
• Lummus Technology
• Sedin Engineering
• Shell Plc.
• SEDIN Engineering Company Limited
• ThyssenKrupp AG.
• Thyssenkrupp
• Shell
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Synthesis Energy Systems

Segments Covered in the Report

By Feedstock

• Coal
• Petroleum
• Natural Gas
• Waste
• Biomass

By Application

• Chemical
• Liquid Fuel
• Gaseous Fuel
• Power

By Geography

• North America
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa