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E-fuels, also referred to as electrofuels, represent a category of synthetic fuels manufactured utilizing electricity derived from renewable sources, water, and CO2 (Carbon Dioxide). Recognized as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, e-fuels stand out for their environmentally friendly characteristics, as they do not emit additional CO2 during their production and usage, contributing to a climate-neutral overall balance.
The primary types of e-fuel products include e-diesel, e-gasoline, ethanol, hydrogen, e-kerosene, e-methane, e-methanol, and others. E-diesel is a synthetic diesel fuel specifically engineered for automotive use. Its production involves various technologies, including hydrogen technology, Fischer-Tropsch, and reverse water-gas shift (RWGS), resulting in e-diesel being available in both liquid and gas states. This versatile e-fuel is utilized by diverse end-users, including automotive, marine, industrial, railway, aviation, and other sectors.
The e-fuels market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides e-fuels market statistics, including e-fuels industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with e-fuels market share, detailed e-fuels market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the e-fuels industry. This e-fuels market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The e-fuels market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $6.69 billion in 2024 to $8.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to favorable government policies to promote the use of e-fuels, environmental concerns, concerns over energy security, growth of renewable energy sector.
The e-fuels market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards sustainable transportation, rising awareness of climate change, expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, energy transition policies, corporate sustainability initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in technology, product innovations, high investments, strategic partnerships.
The e-fuels market is anticipated to experience growth driven by the growing demand for the automobile sector. The automobile sector, encompassing activities related to motor vehicle design, development, and manufacturing, is witnessing robust demand driven by factors such as improved fuel efficiency, autonomous driving capabilities, and evolving consumer preferences towards mobility solutions. E-fuels provide a viable solution for reducing emissions from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, addressing decarbonization needs in industries where electrification is currently not feasible. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles in December 2023 was 2.22 million units. Additionally, total passenger vehicle sales in November 2023 were 3,34,130, marking a 3.7% increase from November 2022. The growth in the automobile sector is a key driver for the expansion of the e-fuels market.
Major players in the e-fuels market are actively developing innovative technologies to address the growing global demand and boost their market revenues. Honeywell International Inc., a US-based manufacturing company, launched the UOP eFining technology in May 2023, offering a ready-now solution for producing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using a methanol-to-jet fuel (MTJ) processing approach. This technology, featuring a highly integrated design and flexible feedstock processing, ensures operational reliability, minimized capital expenditures, and low energy intensity. The eFining technology is capable of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel.
In July 2023, TotalEnergies Company, a France-based energy company, completed the acquisition of Total Eren SA for approximately $1.6 billion. This strategic acquisition aims to fully integrate Total Eren's teams within TotalEnergies' renewables business unit, providing a substantial boost to its integrated power net operating income and cash flow from operations. The acquisition also grants TotalEnergies access to Total Eren's ventures into green hydrogen projects in North Africa, Latin America, and Australia. Total Eren SA is a France-based independent power producer specializing in developing e-fuel projects and operating renewable energy power plants.
Major companies operating in the e-fuels market are Saudi Arabian Oil Company, ExxonMobil Corporation, Shell plc, Chevron Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Co., Engie Energy International, Neste Oyj, Audi AG, CHS Inc., Porsche AG, Siemens Energy AG, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, NEOM Green Hydrogen company, Enel Green Power S.p.A., MAN Energy Solutions, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Sunfire GmbH, Hexagon Agility Inc., INERATEC GmbH, Mabanaft GmbH & Co.KG, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Climeworks AG, Ceres Power Holding Plc, FuelCell Energy Inc., Arcadia eFuels
Europe was the largest region in the e-fuels market in 2024. The regions covered in the e-fuels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the e-fuels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The e-fuels market consists of sales of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, filters, and separation equipment. 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.
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