The global Renewable Methanol Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 212.35 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.9% over the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Renewable methanol is a clean, biodegradable and sustainable fuel that can be produced from various renewable resources like agricultural waste, forestry residue and municipal solid waste. It is colorless, biodegradable and combustible. Renewable methanol can be used as transportation fuel, fuel for cooking and heat, solvent, antifreeze and more. It provides a viable, affordable and scalable solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.
Market key trends:
One of the major trends in the renewable methanol market is growing adoption in transportation fuel sector. Methanol can be used as marine fuel, gasoline blending, direct fuel for vehicles and more. Several countries and organizations are promoting use of methanol as transportation fuel due to its clean burning characteristics and ability to reduce emissions significantly compared to gasoline and diesel. For instance, the government of Chile has initiated a project to power long-haul trucks and buses with methanol. This growing adoption is expected to drive the renewable methanol market during the forecast period.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Renewable methanol is carbon neutral and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Its production from biomass and industrial waste offers sustainability benefits.
Weakness: The production process of renewable methanol from biomass is complex and capital intensive which increases production costs. Availability of raw materials is also a constraint.
Opportunity: Stringent environmental regulations regarding carbon emissions are driving the adoption of renewable fuels. The use of renewable methanol as marine fuel and transportation fuel provides an opportunity to displace petroleum-derived fuels.
Threats: Fluctuation in biomass prices affects the price stability of renewable methanol. Established petroleum-derived methanol industry poses competition.
Key Takeaways
The Global Renewable Methanol Market Demand is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 7.9% over the forecast period, due to increasing environmental regulations regarding carbon emissions. Many countries and regions have imposed carbon taxes which is favoring the adoption of renewable fuels.
Regional analysis - North America dominated the global renewable methanol market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period. The presence of key market players and stringent environmental norms are driving the renewable methanol market in the region. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for renewable methanol owing to increasing industrial and transportation sector in emerging economies of China and India.
Key players operating in the renewable methanol market are Methanex Corporation, Carbon Recycling International, BioMCN, Enerkem, Chemrec Inc., and Varmlands Methanol. Methanex Corporation is the global leader in methanol production and marketing. The company has developed new technologies to produce renewable methanol from biomass and municipal solid waste. Carbon Recycling International operates the largest renewable methanol plant in the world located in Iceland.
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