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煤炭地下氣化(UCG)市場:現況分析與預測(2024-2032)Underground Coal Gasification Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2024-2032) |
煤炭地下氣化(UCG)市場依類型分為蒸汽重整、部分氧化、自動熱重整(ATR)、聯合重整或兩階段重整以及生物質氣化。部分氧化領域在煤炭地下氣化(UCG)市場中佔有主要佔有率。部分氣化是指在高溫下燃燒煤與有限量的氧氣,產生由氫氣和一氧化碳組成的合成氣。它是優選的,因為它可以與多種類型的煤炭一起使用,特別是亞緣煤,否則這些煤炭難以開採並且價格昂貴。此類製程廣泛使用的主要原因是,與其他類型的重整(例如蒸汽重整和自動熱重整(ATR))相比,它相對簡單。
依應用,市場區隔分為發電、化學品、液體燃料、氣體燃料等。發電領域在市場中佔有主要佔有率。這一優勢主要是由於當今全球市場對更清潔、更有效率的能源的需求不斷成長。 UCG 生產的合成氣是氫氣、甲烷和一氧化碳的混合物,可用於透過燃氣渦輪機或聯合循環發電廠發電。世界不斷成長的能源需求以及與傳統燃煤發電廠相關的環境問題使煤炭地下氣化成為可行的解決方案。與其他採礦方法相比,該流程可以就地利用煤炭資源,減少環境干擾和後續影響。
為了更了解煤炭地下氣化(UCG)的市場介紹,市場有北美(美國、加拿大等北美地區)、歐洲(德國、英國、法國、西班牙、義大利等)歐洲地區)和亞洲,根據太平洋地區(中國、印度、日本和其他亞太地區)和世界其他地區的全球分佈進行分析。亞太地區對煤炭地下氣化(UCG)市場的擴張做出了重大貢獻。例如,中國、印度和澳洲煤炭儲量分佈廣泛,但大多數儲量都很深,或無法透過常規方法開採。 UCG 提供了一種可行的技術來開採這種難以開採的礦藏,因此適合在該地區發電。
煤炭地下氣化技術的實際應用在中國得到了最積極的推廣。因為中國需要擺脫傳統的煤炭燃燒和污染,同時需要開發和利用其豐富的煤炭資源。也嘗試利用煤炭地下氣化技術來解決國內能源需求不斷成長的問題,盡量減少對進口燃料的依賴。此外,目前推動減少溫室氣體排放並轉向清潔能源,特別是在亞太地區,由於CCS技術有可能被納入該過程的一部分,UCG有可能進一步發揮優勢。
市場上營運的主要公司包括Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.、Sasol Limited、Siemens、Air Liquide、BASF SE、BP p.l.c、Linde Plc、General Electric、Haldor Topsoe、Royal Dutch Shell等。
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) is the process of converting coal situated in the underground seam of the earth into synthesis gas or syngas which is a mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and methane. This process uses oxidants in the form of oxygen or air that is supplied at the coal deposit to ignite it and in turn create syngas using the combustion process. UCG is an unconventional method of mining that has the potential to assist with the objectives aimed at diminishing the conventional mining of coal since this process does not involve the actual physical digging and removal of coal from the ground. The produced syngas can be used in electricity generation, chemical making, and liquid fuels, thus providing an efficient way of tapping energy from coal with less pollution.
Based on the type, the underground coal gasification market is segmented into steam reforming, partial oxidation, auto-thermal reforming, combined or two-step reforming, and biomass gasification. The partial oxidation segment caters to a significant share of the Underground Coal Gasification market. Partial gasification implies the burning of coal at high temperatures with a restricted amount of oxygen to produce syngas, which consist of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This is preferred because it can be used together with many types of coals especially the submarginal coals that are difficult and expensive to mine through other methods. A major reason for the widespread use of this kind of process is that the process is relatively easy compared to other types of reforming, for instance, steam reforming or auto-thermal reforming.
Based on application, the underground coal gasification market is segmented into power generation, chemicals, liquid fuels, gaseous fuels, and others. The power generation segment catered to a significant share of the market. This dominance is mainly due to increasing demand for energy that is cleaner and more efficient in the market current global market. Syngas produced by UCG which is a mixture of hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide can be utilized to generate power using gas turbines or combined cycle plants. With the growing global energy demands and owing to environmental issues associated with conventional coal-fired power plants, UCG becomes a viable solution. The process can result in the use of the coal resource in situ, thereby reducing disturbance and the subsequent impact on the environment compared to other mining methods.
For a better understanding of the market adoption of Underground Coal Gasification, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. Asia Pacific has significantly contributed to the expansion of the Underground Coal Gasification market. China, India, and Australia, for instance, are endowed with widely distributed coal deposits; most of these deposits, however, are deep or otherwise inaccessible by conventional methods. UCG provides a feasible technique to exploit these otherwise inaccessible deposits and, therefore, is well-suited for power generation in the region.
The practical implementation of UCG technology is being pioneered most actively in China because it needs to shift away from traditional coal burning, and pollution, and, at the same time, explore and utilize its abundant coal resources. The country is also experimenting with the utilization of UCG technology to resolve the issue of increasing energy demands in the country and to minimize the dependency of the country on imported fuels. Furthermore, there is now a shift towards decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and moving towards cleaner sources of energy, especially within the Asia-Pacific and hence there will be an added advantage for the UCG since CCS technology may be incorporated as a part of the process.
Some of the major players operating in the market include Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Sasol Limited, Siemens, Air Liquide, BASF SE, BP p.l.c, Linde Plc, General Electric, Haldor Topsoe, and Royal Dutch Shell.