Brown Hydrogen Global Market Report 2026

Brown hydrogen is a form of hydrogen produced by gasifying carbonaceous materials, such as brown coal or lignite. This type of hydrogen is commonly utilized as a feedstock in various industrial processes, including the production of chemicals such as ammonia and methanol, as well as in the refining of fossil fuels.

The primary technologies associated with brown hydrogen are coal gasification with carbon capture storage and coal gasification without carbon capture storage. Coal gasification with carbon capture storage involves the conversion of coal into gas, followed by purification to remove sulfur and other impurities, while capturing and storing the resulting carbon emissions. Brown hydrogen is distributed through various channels such as pipelines and cargo, serving industries such as refining, chemicals, iron and steel, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the brown hydrogen market by increasing costs of imported gasification equipment, reactors, and emission control systems. These impacts are strongest in refining, chemical, and steel manufacturing sectors using coal-based hydrogen. Asia pacific and parts of europe face higher exposure due to coal dependency. Rising costs have reduced competitiveness. However, tariffs are pushing investment toward CCS integration and gradual transition to cleaner hydrogen alternatives.

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The brown hydrogen market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $38.59 billion in 2025 to $40.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to coal availability, established gasification infrastructure, ammonia production demand, steel industry usage, refinery hydrogen needs.

The brown hydrogen market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $52.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to carbon pricing mechanisms, transition to low carbon hydrogen, CCS retrofitting investments, declining coal reliance, regulatory pressures. Major trends in the forecast period include continued use in industrial feedstock applications, rising focus on emission control technologies, growing integration with carbon capture systems, expansion in chemical manufacturing usage, higher scrutiny from environmental regulations.

Growing demand for ammonia production is expected to propel the growth of the brown hydrogen market going forward. Ammonia production involves the creation of ammonia, a colorless gas with a strong odor that is widely utilized across industries such as agriculture, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Brown hydrogen can be used in ammonia production by generating hydrogen through coal gasification, purifying it, and then combining it with nitrogen to synthesize ammonia. For instance, in November 2023, according to the World Economic Forum, a Switzerland-based international organization, ammonia production in India accounted for approximately 98% of total value-chain emissions from hydrogen generation, with natural-gas-based methods representing 73% of production, an increase from previous years. Therefore, the growing demand for ammonia production is driving the growth of the brown hydrogen market.

The rising demand for steel is expected to boost the growth of the brown hydrogen market going forward. Steel, an alloy of iron and carbon, is extensively used in construction, transportation, packaging, and the energy sector. Increasing demand for steel, coupled with the need to reduce carbon emissions associated with steel manufacturing, has elevated interest in hydrogen-including brown hydrogen-as a key component in greener steel production. For instance, in June 2024, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute, a US-based industry association, domestic steel mill shipments totaled 89.3 million net tons (NT) in 2023, remaining nearly unchanged from 2022, while U.S. raw steel production reached 89.7 million NT, reflecting a 1.1% rise from the previous year. Therefore, the rising demand for steel is driving the growth of the brown hydrogen market.

Major companies operating in the brown hydrogen market are innovating new platforms, such as hydrogen platforms, to increase profitability and support the sector's advancement. The Hydrogen Platform represents a new initiative that consolidates advanced material and chemical solutions to accelerate growth within the emerging hydrogen industry. For instance, in July 2024, GoldH2, a US-based clean hydrogen production company, introduced the Black 2 Gold Technology (B2G). This platform uniquely converts depleted oil reservoirs into hydrogen-producing biorefineries capable of generating up to 2.5 tons of hydrogen per day per well. It is specifically engineered for waterfloodable reservoirs with ideal temperatures ranging from 130°F to 180°F.

Major companies operating in the brown hydrogen market are Saudi Aramco, Sinopec Limited, ExxonMobil Corporation, TotalEnergies SE, Valero Energy Corporation, Chevron Corporation, Mitsubishi Cooperation, Shell Japan Limited, Sasol Limited, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Limited, China Petrochemical Corporation, Iwatani Corporation, Ube Industries Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd., BP plc, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, CNPC (China National Petroleum Corporation), Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.), Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

North America was the largest region in the brown hydrogen market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the brown hydrogen market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the brown hydrogen market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The brown hydrogen market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as emissions control, industrial processes, power generation, and syngas cleanup. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The brown hydrogen market also includes sales of hydrogen storage solutions and synthetic fuels. 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.

Brown Hydrogen Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Technology: Coal Gasification With Carbon Capture Storage; Coal Gasification Without Carbon Capture Storage
• 2) By Distribution Channel: On-Site Or Captive Consumption; Pipeline Distribution; Limited Bulk Transport
• 3) By End-Use Industry: Refining; Chemicals; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Coal Gasification With Carbon Capture Storage: Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC); Advanced Coal Gasification Technologies
• 2) By Coal Gasification Without Carbon Capture Storage: Traditional Coal Gasification; Direct Coal Gasification Processes
• Companies Mentioned: Saudi Aramco; Sinopec Limited; ExxonMobil Corporation; TotalEnergies SE; Valero Energy Corporation; Chevron Corporation; Mitsubishi Cooperation; Shell Japan Limited; Sasol Limited; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Limited; China Petrochemical Corporation; Iwatani Corporation; Ube Industries Ltd.; Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd.; BP plc; Indian Oil Corporation Limited; CNPC (China National Petroleum Corporation); Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.); Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Phillips 66; Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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