Perspectives Describing the Facets Propelling the Liquid Hydrogen Market

In recent years, liquid hydrogen has been redefining the approach toward energy and transportation. Previously, liquid hydrogen was used as a primary rocket fuel and as a propellent for nuclear-powered rockets and space vehicles. Today, it is used as an efficient fuel for various transportation applications such as fueling trucks, marine, rail, and many more. This blog talks about the various determinants accelerating the growth of the liquid hydrogen market such as new product launches, and smart alliances between the prominent market players. 

Why is liquid hydrogen hailed as the fuel of the future

Liquid hydrogen is formed by cooling hydrogen to an extremely low temperature. It can be produced through processes such as electrolysis by using renewable energy sources. As hydrogen is available in plenty of amounts, liquid hydrogen can be used as a sustainable energy source. Moreover, one of the most promising characteristics of liquid hydrogen is its high energy density, making it an efficient energy carrier. In addition, when combusted in fuel cells, liquid hydrogen only produces water vapor. This makes it a cleaner fuel alternative to conventional fuels.

Factors driving the market

The growing demand for eco-friendly energy sources and the rising focus of governments on reducing carbon footprint have encouraged many industry players to make greater use of liquid hydrogen. For instance, Hyzon Motors Inc., a leading developer of hydrogen fuel cell technology and a supplier of emission-free heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles, together with Performance Food Group, Inc. and Chart Industries, Inc., announced the successful launch of Hyzon’s first commercial run electric vehicle with liquid hydrogen fuel cell.

In addition, the rising demand for energy-efficient fuel in the aviation industry has further driven the liquid hydrogen market’s growth to another level. A notable example is the landing of the first piloted liquid hydrogen flight of H2Fly. According to H2Fly, its twin-fuselage aircraft, namely, “Pipistrel Taurus HY4” has doubled its range after transforming from gaseous hydrogen fuel to liquid. This shows the remarkable energy efficiency of liquid hydrogen. 

As per a new report published by Allied Market Research, the liquid hydrogen market is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2032.

New product launches

Owing to the growing concern for storing and handling liquid hydrogen, several market players have started focusing on providing structured storage systems. For instance, FTXT Energy, specializing in the field of hydrogen energy, launched a coherent liquid hydrogen storage system, namely, Jupiter. This tank could store around 80kg of liquid hydrogen that could fuel cell vehicles to run for over 1,000 km (about 621.37 mi). 

Another suitable instance is the launch of the world’s first liquid hydrogen booster pump by EBARA CORPORATION. The organization aimed to support a robust hydrogen society by offering a large capacity pump to hold and supply liquid hydrogen fuel. 

Mergers and acquisitions

With top-notch product developments, many strategic mergers and acquisitions between the leading market players have also boosted the competitiveness insights. For example, NASA has awarded Air Products and Chemicals Inc., an American international corporation for its acquisition of Linde Inc., a global multinational chemical company, for supplying approximately 15 million pounds (about 6803880 kg) of liquid hydrogen across the agency for various functionalities.

Moreover, the acquisition of Applied Cryo Technologies, by Plug Power, a leading American-based producer of hydrogen fuel systems, is another important acquisition that indicates prominence on storage and distribution of hydrogen and other cryogenic gases. 

To wrap up, the liquid hydrogen market is witnessing significant growth due to the growing emergence of space missions by renowned space and research organizations across the globe. Additionally, the ongoing research and development activities for offering more efficient, safe, and economical liquid hydrogen-producing equipment and methodologies are further fueling the market’s growth. 

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