E-Fuels Market Definition And Segments
E-fuels, also known as electrofuels, are a type of synthetic fuel produced using electricity from renewable sources, water, and CO2 (Carbon Dioxide). They are considered a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels as they do not release additional CO2 and are climate neutral in the entire balance.
The main types of e-fuel products are e-diesel, e-gasoline, ethanol, hydrogen, e-kerosene, e-methane, e-methanol, and others. E-diesel is a synthetic diesel fuel created for use in automobiles. It is produced by using several technologies, such as hydrogen technology, fischer-tropsch, and reverse water-gas shift (RWGS), and is available in liquid and gas states. It is used by various end-users, such as automotive, marine, industrial, railway, aviation, and others.
The E-fuels market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: E-Diesel, E-Gasoline, Ethanol, Hydrogen, E-Kerosene, E-Methane, E-Methanol, Other Products
2) By Technology: Hydrogen Technology, Fischer-Tropsch, Reverse-Water-Gas-Shift (RWGS)
3) By State: Liquid, Gas
4) By End-Use: Automotive, Marine, Industrial, Railway, Aviation, Other End-Users
The e-fuels market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $4.98 billion in 2023 to $6.69 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to favorable government policies to promote the use of e-fuels, environmental concerns, concerns over energy security, growth of renewable energy sector.
The e-fuels market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.63 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards sustainable transportation, rising awareness of climate change, expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, energy transition policies, corporate sustainability initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in technology, product innovations, high investments, strategic partnerships.
Rise In Automobile Sector Fueling Growth In The E-Fuel Market
The growing demand for the automobile sector is anticipated to propel the growth of the e-fuels market going forward. The automobile sector encompasses companies and activities involved in motor vehicle design, development, manufacturing, and other related activities. The demand for automobiles continues to be robust, driven by factors such as improved fuel efficiency, autonomous driving capabilities, and shifting consumer preferences towards mobility solutions. E-fuels provide a viable solution for decreasing emissions from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles and solving decarbonization needs in specific industries where electrification is not currently feasible. For instance, in December 2023, as per the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), an India-based government agency, the total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles was 2.22 million units. Additionally, in November 2023, total passenger vehicle sales were 3,34,130, up 3.7% from November 2022. Thus, the rise in the automobile sector is driving the growth of the e-fuels market.
Major companies operating in the e-fuels market are Saudi Arabian Oil Company, ExxonMobil Corporation, Shell plc, Chevron Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Co., Engie Energy International, Neste Oyj, Audi AG, CHS Inc., Porsche AG, Siemens Energy AG, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, NEOM Green Hydrogen company, Enel Green Power S.p.A., MAN Energy Solutions, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Sunfire GmbH, Hexagon Agility Inc., INERATEC GmbH, Mabanaft GmbH & Co.KG, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Climeworks AG, Ceres Power Holding Plc, FuelCell Energy Inc., Arcadia eFuels
Introduction To Innovative Technologies In The E-Fuel Market
Major companies operating in the e-fuels market are developing innovative technologies, such as UOP eFining technology, to address the growing global demand and drive their revenues in the market. UOP eFining technology is designed to produce low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using a methanol-to-jet fuel (MTJ) processing approach. For instance, in May 2023, Honeywell International Inc., a US-based manufacturing company, launched the UOP eFining technology, which is a ready-now solution for producing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This technology offers a highly integrated design that can process flexible feedstocks using commercially proven processes, resulting in operational reliability, minimized capital expenditures, and low energy intensity. The eFining technology can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel.
TotalEnergies Bolsters Renewable Energy Portfolio With Acquisition Of Total Eren SA
In July 2023, TotalEnergies Company, a France-based energy company acquired Total Eren SA for approximately $1.6 billion. With this acquisition, TotalEnergies aims to fully integrate Total Eren's teams within its renewables business unit. The acquisition is also expected to provide TotalEnergies with a substantial boost to its integrated power net operating income and its cash flow from operations. Additionally, TotalEnergies gains access to Total Eren's ventures into green hydrogen in North Africa, Latin America, and Australia. Total Eren SA is a France-based independent power producer that develops e-fuel projects, builds, and operates renewable energy power plants.
Europe was the largest region in the e-fuels market in 2023. The regions covered in the e-fuels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the e-fuels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The e-fuels market consists of sales of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, filters, and separation equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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