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市場調査レポート
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水素化分解触媒の世界市場Global Hydrotreating Catalysts Market |
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水素化分解触媒の世界市場 |
出版日: 2024年02月13日
発行: DataM Intelligence
ページ情報: 英文 206 Pages
納期: 即日から翌営業日
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概要
世界の水素化分解触媒の市場規模は、2023年に12億8,420万米ドルに達し、2024~2031年の予測期間中にCAGR 4.0%で成長し、2031年には17億3,550万米ドルに達すると予測されています。
動物性油脂や植物性油脂のようなバイオベースの原料が燃料生成用に普及するにつれて、水素化分解触媒の需要が伸びています。これらの原料は環境に優しく、世界のバイオ燃料の動向に合致していると考えられています。水素化分解触媒のプロセスは、バイオベースの原料を硫黄分の少ないプレミアム燃料に変えるために不可欠です。
再生可能燃料の需要は、世界の持続可能性への関心の高まりに後押しされています。植物油脂や動物油脂を含む原料から持続可能な航空燃料や再生可能ディーゼルを生産するためには、水素化分解触媒が不可欠です。環境意識の高まりと二酸化炭素排出削減の必要性から、再生可能燃料の製造において水素化分解触媒の必要性が高まっています。
アジア太平洋は、世界の水素化分解触媒市場の1/3以上を占める成長地域のひとつです。アジア太平洋の自動車業界の成長により、よりクリーンで優れた燃料が求められています。厳しい排ガス規制を遵守する低硫黄燃料の製造には、水素化分解触媒が不可欠です。
ダイナミクス
クリーン燃料に対する需要の増加
よりクリーンな燃料に対する世界の需要の高まりは、世界の水素化分解触媒市場を牽引する主な要因の一つです。超低硫黄ディーゼル(ULSD)と低硫黄ガソリンは、硫黄分を低減した石油精製製品の一例であり、環境問題への懸念と厳しい排ガス規制のために需要が増加しています。世界各国が大気汚染を最小限に抑え、厳しい排ガス規制を遵守するために取り組んでいるため、マーケットカタリストの需要は拡大しており、市場拡大の原動力となっています。
例えば、Honeywellによると、2022年、Lanaz Companyは、UOPモジュラーナフサ水素化分解と固定床プラットフォームプロセスユニットを利用して、よりクリーン燃焼の輸送用燃料を生成するためにイラクの製油所を改善する計画です。このプロジェクトは、Lanazが燃料製品に対するこれまで以上に厳しい要件を満たすための支援となり、同国で初めてUOPモジュラー技術が採用されることになります。
技術を活用した触媒配合の開発
水素化分解触媒の世界市場開拓は、触媒配合の技術開発の進展にも大きな影響を受けています。触媒メーカーは、水素化分解触媒の耐久性、効率、選択性を改善するための研究開発に資金を費やしています。触媒の性能向上と長期使用は、新材料や触媒の添加など、組成や設計の革新の結果です。
例えば、2023年、W. R. Grace & Co.とChevronの共同開発であるAdvanced Refining Technologies LLCは、再生可能な資源のみから持続可能な航空燃料と再生可能なディーゼルを製造することを目的とした最先端の水素化分解触媒であるENDEAVORを発表しました。植物油、精製油、動物性油脂およびグリースは、これらの供給源の一部です。このイントロダクションは、持続可能な輸送用燃料に対するニーズの高まりに応えるものです。長期にわたる研究開発プログラムを通じて、ENDEAVORはすでにさまざまな製油所用途で高レベルの機能を実証しています。
厳しい環境規制
厳しい環境規制は、多くの企業、特に水素化分解触媒マーケットを含むエネルギー生成・精製企業に影響を与えています。公害問題を解決し、環境を保護し、業界活動が大気や水質に及ぼす悪影響を軽減するために、法律が制定されています。ガソリンやディーゼルを含む輸送用燃料の硫黄含有量を減らすことは、燃焼時の二酸化硫黄(SO2)の排出を最小限に抑えるために、水素化分解触媒市場の文脈ではしばしば環境法の主な目標となっています。
厳しい規制は、制限ではあるが、水素化分解触媒業界の技術革新を刺激するものでもあります。触媒メーカーは、製油所が規制基準を満たすか上回ることができるよう、より持続可能で効率的なソリューションを生み出す必要に迫られています。環境の持続可能性が常に重視される結果、触媒技術の進歩が促され、最終的には排出量の削減と精製製品の一般的な水準の向上を通じて、業界と環境に貢献することになります。
資本集約度と経済変動
水素化分解触媒市場は、石油・ガスセクターの不安定な経済状況によって制約を受ける。精製事業には多額の資金が必要であり、特に水素化分解装置の設置やアップグレードには多額の資金が必要となるため、この事業は世界の原油価格の変動や経済活動の低迷の影響を受けやすいです。
不透明な市況がもたらす投資の延期やプロジェクトの遅延により、水素化分解触媒の需要が影響を受ける可能性があります。水素化分解装置の設置やメンテナンスに伴う多額の初期費用は、小規模な製油所や予算が厳しい製油所にとっては抑制要因となり、業界全体の拡大を妨げる可能性があります。
Overview
Global Hydrotreating Catalysts Market reached US$ 1,284.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 1,735.5 million by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
The demand for hydrotreating catalysts is growing as bio-based feedstocks, such as animal and vegetable fats, become more and more popular for fuel generation. The feedstocks are thought to be more environmentally friendly and are in line with the globally trend toward biofuels. The process of hydrotreating catalysts is essential for transforming bio-based feedstocks into premium, low-sulfur fuels.
The demand for renewable fuels is being fueled by the growing focus on sustainability on globally. To produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel from feedstocks including vegetable and animal fats, hydrotreating catalysts are essential. Hydrotreating catalysts are becoming more necessary in the generation of renewable fuels due in large part to increasing ecological awareness and the need to cut carbon emissions.
Asia-Pacific is among the growing regions in the global hydrotreating catalysts market covering more than 1/3rd of the market. Cleaner and better fuels are in demand due to Asia-Pacific's growing automotive industry, which is reflected by an increase in the number of automotive products. Catalysts that have been hydrotreated are crucial to the production of low-sulfur fuels that comply with strict emission regulations.
Dynamics
Increasing Demand for Clean Fuels
The growing demand for cleaner fuels globally is one of the main factors driving the global hydrotreating catalysts market. Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and low-sulfur gasoline are instances of refined petroleum products with a reduced sulfur content that is in increased demand due to environmental concerns and strict emissions demands. The demand for hydrotreating catalysts is growing, driving market expansion as nations across the world work to minimize air pollution and adhere to stringent emission rules.
For Instance, in 2022, According to Honeywell, the Lanaz Company plans to improve its refinery in Iraq to generate cleaner-burning transportation fuels by utilizing UOP modular naphtha hydrotreating and fixed-bed Platforming process units. The project will assist Lanaz in meeting the ever-tougher requirements for fuel products and will be the first use of UOP modular technology in the nation.
Developments in Catalyst Formulations Using Technology
The global market for hydrotreating catalysts is also significantly influenced by increasing technical developments in catalyst formulations. Manufacturers of catalysts are spending money on R&D to improve the hydrotreating catalysts' durability, efficiency and selectivity. Improved catalyst performance and long-term are a result of compositional and design innovations, such as the addition of new materials and catalysts.
For Instance, in 2023, Advanced Refining Technologies LLC, a collaborative effort between W. R. Grace & Co. and Chevron, introduced ENDEAVOR, a cutting-edge hydroprocessing catalyst intended to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel only from renewable sources. Vegetable oils, refined oils, animal fats and greases are some of these sources. The introduction is in response to the growing need for sustainable transportation fuels. Throughout a protracted research and development program, ENDEAVOR has already proven to function at high levels in a variety of refinery applications.
Strict Environmental Regulations
Strict environmental restrictions have an impact on a lot of companies, especially the energy generation and refining ones, including the hydrotreating catalysts market. The laws are put into place to solve pollution issues, protect the environment and lessen the negative effects of industrial operations on the quality of the air and water. Reducing the sulfur content of transportation fuels, including gasoline and diesel, is frequently the main goal of environmental legislation in the context of the hydrotreating catalysts market to minimize sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions during combustion.
The strict regulations, though a limitation, also stimulate innovation in the hydrotreating catalysts industry. Manufacturers of catalysts are under pressure to create more sustainable and efficient solutions so that refineries can either meet or surpass regulatory standards. As a result of the constant focus on environmental sustainability, catalyst technology is encouraged to progress, which eventually helps the industry and the environment by lowering emissions and raising the general standard of refined products.
Capital Intensity and Economic Volatility
The hydrotreating catalysts market is restricted by the economic instability of the oil and gas sector. Because refining operations need a large amount of money, particularly when establishing or upgrading hydrotreating units, the business is susceptible to changes in the price of oil globally and downturns in economic activity.
The demand for hydrotreating catalysts may be impacted by postponed investments and project delays brought on by uncertain market conditions. The significant upfront costs associated with the setup and maintenance of hydrotreating units may act as a disincentive for smaller refineries or those with tighter budgets, hence impeding the expansion of the industry as a whole.
The global hydrotreating catalysts market is segmented based on type, material, technology, feedstock, application and region.
Rising Demand for Petrochemicals Feedstocks of Heavy Oil
The heavy oils segment is among the growing regions in the global hydrotreating catalysts market covering more than 1/3rd of the market. Heavy oils demand specific processing to fulfill health and product quality standards because of their increased viscosity and higher quantities of contaminants including metals, nitrogen and sulfur.
Catalysts that have been hydrotreated are essential to this process because they make it easier to remove contaminants by hydrogenation, which raises the yield and overall quality of refined products made from heavy crude oil. The rising demand for petrochemical feedstocks and transportation fuels on a globally scale is one important factor. The demand for heavy oil resources is increasing as traditional light crude oil stocks run out.
Growing Demand for Hydrotreating Catalysts in the Refining Industry in Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific has been a dominant force in the global hydrotreating catalysts market. Growth in the global hydrotreating catalysts market is mostly due to the Asia-Pacific. The fast industrialization of nations like China and India has raised the demand for refined petroleum products, which in turn has increased the need for effective hydrotreating catalysts in the refining industry.
The market for hydrotreating catalysts is anticipated to develop as these economies continue to expand and consumers want cleaner, higher-quality fuels. The rising energy demand brought on by urbanization and population increase. Diesel and gasoline are among the refined products that are in greater demand due to rising energy demands; thus, hydrotreating catalysts are required for the product to achieve quality standards.
For Instance, in 2024, L&T Heavy Engineering's MRU unit completed projects for HPCL's Mumbai Refinery Expansion Project, increasing capacity to 9.5 MMTPA for BS-VI-compliant fuels. The MRU team achieved the concurrent shutdown of four crucial plants, namely Atmospheric Pipe Still, Naphtha Stabilizing Unit, Continuous Catalyst Regenerator and Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit at HPCL's Mumbai Refinery. Meticulous pre-shutdown work in the operational refinery and strategic modifications of critical components minimized risks and ensured a seamless shutdown. The successful project aligns with HPCL's goals for refinery expansion and environmental compliance.
In another instance, in 2021, Numaligarh Refinery Ltd., a subsidiary of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., selected Axens for its Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project (NREP) in Assam, India. The expansion aims to increase the refinery capacity from 3 million to 9 million tons per year by adding a new 6 million ton/yr refinery at the existing location. Axens will provide advanced technologies for the gasoline block in this significant project.
The COVID-19 pandemic has somewhat impacted the global market for hydrotreating catalysts. The demand for and output of hydrotreating catalysts has been greatly impacted by the general economic recession, supply chain, and industrial interruptions. Lockdowns and travel restrictions led to a reduction in the market for refined goods, which in turn affected the requirement for hydrotreating catalysts in the refining process. The was especially true for the oil and gas industry.
Additionally, the oil and gas industry experienced delayed project completion and postponed investment choices due to the uncertainty regarding the scope and length of the epidemic. The market for catalysts used in hydrotreating processes was negatively impacted by the widespread reduction in operations or temporary shutdown of units by several refineries globally.
The reduction in globally oil prices, resulting from a decrease in demand and an excess of crude oil, has introduced intricacy to the market dynamics and affected the investment environment for producers of catalysts. The pandemic also highlighted how crucial supply chains' resilience and agility are. Hydrotreating catalyst production and delivery were affected by labor, transportation and raw material disruptions.
Additionally, to maintain the continuity of their activities, businesses in the industry had to overcome logistical obstacles and put safety measures in place. In the future, the market for hydrotreating catalysts is anticipated to grow as the globe progressively recovers from the pandemic. It will be fueled by a rise in refining operations as well as an increased focus on sustainability and environmental standards in the oil and gas sector.
The global market for hydrotreating catalysts may be significantly impacted by the start of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. In the energy industry, both nations are vital, especially in the extraction and refinement of gas and oil. Russia has a significant influence on the world's energy markets as one of the main producers of gas and oil globally. Despite not being as significant, Ukraine remains a crucial nation for the transportation of Russian gas to Europe.
The energy supply system may be disrupted in the case of a conflict or geopolitical tensions between these two countries. The might influence the price and availability of natural gas and crude oil, which would be immediately felt by the petrochemical and refining sectors that depend significantly on these feedstocks. To remove impurities and improve the quality of refined goods, the hydrotreating catalyst is a crucial step in the refining process.
Furthermore, trade relations and supply chains in the energy sector may be impacted by geopolitical unpredictability and prospective economic penalties. The world energy scene may become much more complex if sanctions are placed on Russia, a significant source of natural gas and crude oil. Due to this uncertainty, firms may reconsider their supply chain strategies and look into alternate sources, which might result in strategic alterations in the hydrotreating catalysts market.
The major global players in the market include Albemarle Corporation, BASF SE, Haldor Topsoe A/S, Shell, Axens, Honeywell UOP LLC, Clariant, Johnson Matthey, Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. and Grace Catalysts Technologies.
The global hydrotreating catalysts market report would provide approximately 78 tables, 76 figures and 206 Pages.
Target Audience 2024
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