Global Scans · Hydrogen · Weekly Summary

• [New] The global chemical hydrogen market size was calculated at USD 45.00 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 47.70 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 80.59 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] The Asia Pacific chemical hydrogen market size is estimated at USD 20.70 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately USD 37.47 billion by 2035, with a 6.11% CAGR from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] BloombergNEF projects hydrogen could meet up to 22% of final energy demand by 2050. Canadian Mining & Energy
• [New] Fastest Growing Segment: Marine & Shipping is the fastest growing end-use segment, propelled by the IMO 2023 Strategy mandating 40% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, creating a structured, deadline-driven procurement pipeline for high-power marine hydrogen combustion engines. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region, driven by expanding nuclear infrastructure and hydrogen initiatives, with countries such as China, Japan, and India accelerating adoption at a high growth pace. Persistence Market Research
• [New] XOM is constructing the world's largest low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia plant in Baytown, which is expected to position it as a frontrunner in clean energy initiatives. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Gas turbines from Siemens Energy, GE Vernova, and Mitsubishi Power can already operate on hydrogen-natural gas blends of 5-50%, with 100% hydrogen turbines expected by 2030. Canadian Mining & Energy
• [New] Rising Global Plans for Net-zero Emission by 2050: Green hydrogen is produced through the process of electrolysis using renewable energy sources. openpr
• [New] The global hydrogen market is projected to exceed $300 billion by 2030 as governments commit hundreds of billions in subsidies to decarbonize steel, shipping, fertilizer, and power generation. Canadian Mining & Energy
• [New] Hydrogen demand must reach 150 million tonnes per year by 2030 under net-zero scenarios, up from 97 Mt today. Canadian Mining & Energy
• [New] As green hydrogen costs fall - from current levels of roughly USD 4-8 per kilogram toward the target of USD 1-2 / kg by the mid-2030s - the economics of virtually every CCU pathway improve simultaneously. Green Fuel Journal
• [New] The global hydrogen breath test analyzer market size is estimated to grow from US$ 124.6 Mn in 2026 to US$ 204.7 Mn by 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] For the period leading to 2030, the U.S. hydrogen supply will be overwhelmingly driven by established SMR technology paired with carbon capture. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• Targets include the phase-out of fossil-based hydrogen, 3.3 Mtpa of renewable hydrogen, and 3 hubs by 2050. IEA
• The hydrogen roadmap goes together with the national energy transition roadmap as one of the key levers to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. IEA
• The European Union's Fit for 55 package mandates a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 versus 1990 levels, with hydrogen playing a central role in decarbonizing transport, industry, and power generation. Persistence Market Research
• Johnson Matthey faces key risks from the rapid shift to battery electric vehicles that could erode revenue from its Clean Air catalysts, PGM price volatility affecting margins and working capital, and potential delays in hydrogen fuel-cell adoption for heavy transport. MatrixBCG
• The Pecem Green Hydrogen Hub in Ceara is attracting USD 18 billion from investors including Fortescue, backed by World Bank financing and EU partnership corridors targeting European hydrogen imports by the early 2030s. The Rio Times

Last updated: 03 May 2026