CCS in Power Generation Market

Market Overview

The Global CCS in Power Generation Market Size is projected to grow at CAGR of approximately 6.7% during the forecast period.

The industry's trends, dynamics, and opportunities are detailed in the market overview for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the production of electricity. Carbon capture and storage (CCS), a method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and battling climate change, involves burying and storing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. 

CCS is becoming more important in the process of producing electricity since there is a rising worldwide emphasis on lowering carbon emissions and switching to renewable energy sources. Power generating firms are using CCS technology as a result of stricter environmental restrictions and carbon pricing plans being implemented by governments and regulatory bodies throughout the globe. CCS has a substantial market potential in the power generating industry because of the need for decarbonization and the rising energy demand.

Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

Governments from all around the globe are passing regulations and offering rewards to encourage the use of CCS in the power generation industry. Power companies are encouraged to invest in CCS infrastructure by providing financial incentives, tax rebates, and carbon pricing strategies.

Market Restraints

The carbon capture and storage (CCS) system entails significant up-front expenditures as well as ongoing expenses for storage, transportation, and capture. Due to financial limitations, CCS cannot be widely used due to its high initial cost and uncertain long-term storage.

Market Opportunities

• Industrial Applications

CCS may be used in sectors like cement, steel, and chemicals that produce large amounts of carbon emissions, in addition to the generation of power. The possibility of using CCS outside of power plants has been made possible by recent technology advancements.

Market Scope

Segmental Analysis

Segmentation By Type

• Carbon Capture

In a process known as carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon dioxide emissions from diverse sources, including industrial operations, are first captured and then stored in CCS facilities. CCS may help power facilities reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The use of CCS in the generation of coal-fired electricity reduces harmful air emissions without affecting the efficiency of the plant or operating expenses.

• Carbon Storage

Carbon dioxide from industrial emissions is collected and transferred for safe disposal as part of a system called carbon capture and storage (CCS). Carbon may be confined in gas, liquid, or solid form. For more than 25 years, CCS has been effectively used in North America to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants by around 30%.

Segmentation By Application

• Pre-Combustion Capture

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is caught using a process known as pre-combustion capture before being used as a fuel for combustion. It comprises converting fossil fuels, such coal or natural gas, into a mixture of hydrogen and CO2 via processes like gasification or reforming. The CO2 is then captured and separated from the hydrogen in order to be used or stored. Pre-combustion capture is often used in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plants.

• Post-Combustion Capture

CO2 is removed from the flue gas after the fuel has burned. Adsorbents or chemical solvents that particularly interact with CO2 molecules are often required for this. The CO2 is then cleaned and compressed in order to make it ready for distribution and storage. Reducing emissions from traditional energy sources may be accomplished by using existing power plants that have undergone post-combustion capture device upgrades.

• Oxy-fuel combustion capture

This method involves burning the fuel while using recovered flue gas and oxygen, which results in a stream of flue gas mostly composed of CO2 and water vapor. The CO2 may be captured by condensing the water vapor and separating it from the exhaust gas. An oxygen supply system must be installed because oxygen-fuel combustion capture changes combustion and results in a high concentration of CO2 in the exhaust stream.

Regional Analysis

The Global CCS in Power Generation Market is segmented by region as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

North America

The US and Canada, the two biggest energy producers in the area, serve as a substantial market for CCS. The US has supported the development and use of CCS technology via a variety of programs and funding schemes. Both the need to reduce carbon emissions and the proximity of coal-fired power units foster market expansion. Numerous CCS projects are either in the planning or implementation stages or are currently under progress in Canada, particularly in the oil sands region.

Europe

The United Kingdom and Norway have taken the lead in implementing CCS. The CO2 emissions produced during the extraction of natural gas are captured and stored by the Norwegian Sleipner and Snhvit projects. There are several CCS efforts in the UK, the White Rose and Peterhead projects being only two of them. The European Union's goal of decarbonization and the strong legislative backing for CCS are two key market factors in this sector.

Asia-Pacific

This region is seeing a spike in interest in CCS technology, particularly in countries like China, Japan, and Australia. The country that is mostly in charge of the world's greenhouse gas emissions has embraced CCS and is supporting significant demonstration projects. Japan set up the Tomakomai and Nagaoka projects to capture and store CO2 emissions. Australia has a lot of potential for CCS and is thinking about developing systems on an industrial scale because of its substantial coal reserves.

Key Players

1. GE-Alstom Grid
2. The Linde
3. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises
4. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
5. Fluor Corporation
6. Shell
7. Net Power
8. Hitachi
9. Sulzer
10. Siemens
11. Amec Foster Wheeler
12. Air Products

Recent Developments

There have been three recent advancements in carbon capture technology (CCS) for power generation: post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxyfuel combustion. Partnerships between governmental bodies, academic institutions, and for-profit businesses are also driving research and development projects to improve CCS efficiency and lower costs. Around the world, pilot projects and demonstration sites have been built to better understand and advance CCS technology.