Hydrogen Purifier Market Analysis

Purification Technology (Pressure Swing Absorption, Membrane Separation, Cryogenic Distillation)

Pressure swing absorption (PSA) segment is predicted to capture hydrogen purifier market share of over 49.9% by 2037. PSA systems are widely used in the hydrogen production process to remove impurities and their versatility is driving adoption. A key driver is the ability to produce high-purity hydrogen with minimal operational complexity, which makes PSA systems mainstays in industries. For instance, in June 2022, Xebec Adsorption Inc. announced a PSA supply agreement with Haffner Energy for cost-effective production of green hydrogen indicating the burgeoning opportunities to be leveraged in the segment. Additionally, advancements in PSA technology such as modular energy-efficient designs boost the scalability of the systems by expanding usage in centralized and decentralized hydrogen production setups.

The membrane separation segment of the hydrogen purifier market is poised to offer profitable opportunities during the forecast period. A key driver is its adoption and suitability for small-to-medium-scale applications. For instance, in February 2024, H2SITE commissioned a palladium membrane separator to extract 5 to 20% blends of hydrogen at 99% purity in Spain, and it is the first installation to use palladium-alloy membrane separators reaching a 97% hydrogen recovery rate. The contract to provide palladium membrane separators indicates burgeoning opportunities for membrane separation solutions providers in this segment to expand their hydrogen purifier market revenue shares.

Furthermore, membrane separation offers an eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods of separating hydrogen from impurities, and sustainable separation technologies are experiencing a surge in demand in the current market scenario. Advancements in membrane materials are poised to improve durability under varying conditions, positioning it as a lucrative separation technology.

Purity Level (95-99.9%, 99.9-99.999%, 99.999% and above)

By purity level, the 95-99.9% segment in hydrogen purifier market is projected to exhibit growth due to increasing applications in ammonia production. Moderately pure hydrogen suffices for numerous chemical manufacturing processes, with the cost-effectiveness of achieving this purity range driving adoption. The growing demand for hydrogen in industrial applications is expected to assist a steady demand for the 95-99.99% purity level of hydrogen, and manufacturers are positioned to find continued opportunities to supply efficient hydrogen purifiers for extraction.

Additionally, the development of energy-efficient solutions is poised to drive hydrogen production at the 95-99.9% purity level. For instance, in February 2022, the Ministry of Science & Technology of India released a statement that a method to produce hydrogen with high purity (99.99%) from a methanol-water mixture at ambient pressure and temperature that uses only one-third of the electrical energy required in water electrolysis was developed. Such advancements bode well for an increased production of hydrogen at various purity levels, and bolstering demand for hydrogen purifiers.

Our in-depth analysis of the global hydrogen purifier market includes the following segments: