Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market Size By Product (Wet FGD System, Dry And Semi-Dry FGD Systems), By Application (Power Generation, Iron And Steel, Chemical Industry), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market Size And Forecast

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market size was valued at USD 19.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 24.9 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.41% during the forecasted period 2024 to 2031.

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) material is a product of a process typically used for reducing SO2 emissions from the exhaust gas system of a coal-fired boiler. The principal nature of these materials varies from a wet sludge to a dry, powdered material depending on the process. The wet sludge from a lime-based reagent wet scrubbing process is predominantly calcium sulfite. More energy demand across the globe has also created a solid demand for Flue Gas Desulfurization. The Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market Definition

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) is a set of technologies used to remove sulfur dioxide from exhaust flue gases in sulfur oxide emitting processes such as coal-fired boilers, paper, and pulp plants, diesel generators, oil-fired boilers, and waste incinerators. The wet flue-gas desulfurization system includes spray towers, chemical absorption towers, and venturi rod absorbers. Dry and Semi-Dry Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems include a spray dryer and a baghouse filter. Ducon supplies a semi-dry removal type dry Flue Gas Desulfurization system as well as a dry injection type system.

Ducon’s specially designed air atomizing nozzles, provide the liquid reagent slurry into the spray dryer for high-efficiency removal of SO2, Mercury, and other toxic components from flue gases. The rise in popularity of FGD systems in the increasing chemical and cement manufacturing industries is also looking forward to gathering the extension of the Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market. Moreover, growth in understanding about the realization of air pollution on health among the people and governments of different countries upgrade the demand for Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems.

The Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market has been the allocation of stricter environmental regulations. In addition to this, escalated energy demand across the universe has also made a rigid demand for Flue Gas Desulfurization. Sea-water FGD is engaging plants that are situated near coastlines. Sea water is an origin of natural salt that can be used economically to arrest SO2 from flue gas without the use of any other supplemental reagents. The production and power sectors play an important role in sources of air pollution, also water transportation joins the list in the last few years.

Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market Overview

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) materials are solids generated when the SO2 in exhaust gases from coal-fired power plants is removed before the gases are released into the atmosphere. The tons of Flue Gas Desulfurization materials are produced annually around the globe, about half of which are useful. The rising demand for power on account of swift urbanization and the global dependence on coal for energy generation represents one of the key factors catalyzing the demand for FGD across the globe. In addition, there is an increase in the utilization of FGD gypsum in water treatment, panel products, construction, cement production, agriculture, and glassmaking applications.

It is also utilized as a soil amendment in several soil conditions to improve physical and chemical properties by promoting superior aggregation, rising water infiltration rate, and decreasing soil and soluble phosphorus loss from agricultural fields. The developing concerns regarding environmental pollution and the implementation of environmental laws & regulations are expected to drive the Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market. Moreover, the rise in demand for airborne diseases and multiply the demand for electricity along with noteworthy investments in thermal power plants in the Asian countries expect a boom in the market in the coming years.

In today’s modern world technological improvement in the design of large performing FGD systems would provide market players with new opportunities to explore. In addition, reducing the cost of FGD systems is expected to give opportunities for new market entrants. However, high maintenance costs due to the presence of different reagents to treat the emission of sulfur content are a key market challenge. The main energy utilization is assigned to the tank agitation, reheater, water & slurry pumps. Other main factors that impact energy consumption patterns are scrubber design, regulatory constraints, and coal characteristics. These big energy requirements pose a major challenge to the growth of the Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market.

Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market is Segmented on the basis of Product, Application, And Geography.

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market, By Product

• Wet FGD System
• Dry & Semi-Dry FGD Systems

Based on Product, the market is segmented into Wet FGD System and Dry & Semi-Dry FGD Systems. In the Wet FGD System, the open spray tower absorbers have prevailed which are divided into two principal zones. The high removal efficiency of Wet FGD technology, high emission standards set by federal governments, an increase in electricity demand, and an increase in the number of coal-fired power plants in emerging economies are key factors driving the adoption of Wet FGD technology. The early commercial deployment of the Wet FGD System, as well as its high efficiency in terms of SO2 removal, can also be attributed to the segment’s growth. Furthermore, gypsum is a by-product of a typical Wet FGD System that uses limestone as a reagent. This could be sold to cement and wallboard manufacturers, as well as the fertilizer industry.

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market, By Application

• Power Generation
• Iron and Steel
• Chemical Industry
• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Power Generation, Iron and Steel, Chemical Industry, and Others. In 2020, the Power Generation end-use industry segment held the largest share of the Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market. Due to the use of high sulfur content coals in power plants, coal-fired power plants are the major source of sulfur pollutants. As a result, increased Power Generation is the reason for the power generation segment’s dominance over other end-use industries.

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World

On the basis of Regional Analysis, The Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific is the largest Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market. The increased demand from the power generation industry is a result of the high regulations and power production in the region. The power generation industry utilized the highest amount of FGD in the region and accounted for the biggest share in the Asia Pacific FGD systems market.

Key Players

The “Global Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, General Electric, Doosan Lentjes, Babcock& Wilcox Enterprises, Rafko, Siemens, Flsmidth, Hamon Corporation, Clyde Bergemann Power Group, Andritz.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

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