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Reportlinker Adds Hydrogen as a Chemical Constituent and as an Energy Source


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NEW YORK, March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Hydrogen as a Chemical Constituent and as an Energy Source

http://www.reportlinker.com/p0461663/Hydrogen-as-a-Chemical-Constituent-and-as-an-Energy-Source.html

The U.S. market for hydrogen as a chemical constituent and as an energy source was valued at $22 billion in 2010. This market is expected to increase at a 3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a value of $25.5 billion in 2015.  

The refining segment of the U.S. market was valued at $9 billion in 2010. This market is expected to increase at an 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a value of $13.5 billion in 2015.

Total world production of hydrogen as a chemical constituent and as an energy source was valued at $120 billion in 2010. This market is expected to increase at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a value of $163 billion in 2015.

INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW

The purpose of this report is to measure and forecast the demand for hydrogen as a chemical constituent and as an energy source. The report defines individual markets and technical applications for hydrogen. In regard to cutting-edge developments, areas such as nanotechnology and biological processing, where considerable research dollars have been expended, are covered. 

Among the key trends in the hydrogen business are pipeline development and plant modernization. Hundreds of millions of dollars in projects to build new hydrogen production facilities, and new pipelines, have been announced in the last several years. Coincidentally, though, there have been significant cutbacks in government funding for hydrogen-related research. 

THE FUEL OF THE FUTURE

Much has been said about hydrogen being the "fuel of the future" due to its abundance as an element and its nonpolluting combustion products.   Less has been said about the fact that other forms of energy must be used to produce the hydrogen which will be used as fuel.   Most hydrogen is bound up in compounds such as methane or water or more complex sources such as coal, and energy is required to break the hydrogen free from these compounds, then to separate, purify, compress, and/or liquefy the hydrogen for storage and transportation to usage points. Widespread production, distribution and use of hydrogen will require many innovations and investments to be made in efficient and environmentally acceptable production systems, transportation systems, storage systems and usage devices.  

Hydrogen is primarily used in petroleum refining and as a chemical intermediate, particularly in the manufacture of agricultural fertilizers. Hydrogen has some utility as a fuel source in transportation, but numerous technical and economic barriers still exist to widespread deployment of either hydrogen-powered engines in vehicles or fuel cell-powered vehicles that use stored hydrogen.  

Hydrogen is an energy carrier, much like electricity, and therefore requires a primary energy source to produce it. One of the primary economic barriers to more widespread use of hydrogen as a fuel is the fact that it requires significant energy inputs to produce hydrogen. In the U.S. virtually all hydrogen is made from natural gas, giving rise to significant quantities of unwanted and undesirable carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. 

Despite the unfavorable economics for uses of hydrogen other than refining and as a chemical intermediate, interest in it has always remained strong because hydrogen in transportation would not directly generate greenhouse gases. And if the hydrogen can be obtained via "renewable" resources such as wind or solar power or even biological processing, it would truly be emission-free. 

The cheapest way to produce hydrogen is natural gas reforming or coal gasification at a central plant. Hydrogen, particularly high purity hydrogen, can be obtained indirectly from electricity via water electrolysis, a usually costly process due to the high energy input. Because all current processes to produce hydrogen generate significant amounts of CO2 emissions, large-scale hydrogen production from natural gas and coal would be environmentally acceptable only if combined with carbon capture and storage technologies.

During, and in many cases beyond, the forecast period of this report, some essential technologies that could be deployed to produce hydrogen include fossil sources with carbon sequestration (coal and natural gas), renewable energy sources (solar, wind, and hydroelectric), biological methods (biomass and biological), and nuclear energy. 

SCOPE OF STUDY

This BCC study focuses on key hydrogen technologies and applications.   It provides data about the size and growth of both captive and merchant hydrogen markets, company profiles, patent trends and industry trends. Cutting-edge developments, research priorities, and potential business opportunities are a key focus. 

The report focuses on the following:

The structure of the hydrogen industry, its driving forces, competitive aspects, market segmentation, distribution channels, pricing, and technology.

Analysis of global market trends, with data for 2009, estimates for 2010, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2015.

Assessment of hydrogen demand, with 5-year forecasts.

Reviews of global environmental and energy regulations.

Company profiles. 

Patent activity. 

INTENDED AUDIENCE

With its broad scope and in-depth analyses, this study will prove to be a valuable resource, particularly for anyone involved with or interested in hydrogen as a chemical intermediate or an energy resource. It will be particularly useful for researchers and laboratory and government personnel working in research or company settings as well as business professionals such as marketing managers, strategic planners, forecasters, new product and business developers who are involved with most aspects of the hydrogen industry. It also will be of value to potential investors and members of the general public who are interested in acquiring a business-oriented view of the use of hydrogen in practical applications. The projections, forecasts, and trend analyses found in this report provide readers with the necessary data and information for decision-making.

METHODOLOGY

Both primary and secondary research methodologies were used in preparing this study. Research METHODOLOGY was both quantitative and qualitative in nature, the latter relying on Delphi-style forecasting techniques. Initially, a comprehensive and exhaustive search of academic literature discussing hydrogen applications was conducted. These secondary sources include hydrogen and fuel cell journals and related books, trade literature, marketing literature, other product/promotional literature, annual reports, security analyst reports, and other publications. A patent search and analysis was conducted. Other sources include magazines, academics, technology suppliers, technical experts, trade association officials, government officials, and consulting companies. 

INFORMATION SOURCES

As is the case with most industries and economic sectors, data resources analyzing the applications and markets for hydrogen have become vast. There are numerous peer reviewed, referred journals devoted solely to hydrogen technology, not to mention environmental journals that report on larger systems issues or strategic/economic issues in environmental management. Data sources that were employed include press releases on company websites covering application news, company news, marketing news, and product news as well as brochures, product literature, magazines, technical journals, technical books, marketing and other promotional literature, annual reports, security analyst reports, and other hydrogen-specific business digest publications. An extensive patent analysis was conducted to gauge technological innovation and to determine research activity as it applies to new product development.

ANALYST'S CREDENTIALS

The author of this report, Project Analyst Kevin Gainer, holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in quantitative economic analysis and technology forecasting and has 25 years of economic, industry intelligence, and market research experience.   He is the author of six published books and dozens of technical papers, analyses, and studies published in conference proceedings, including many unpublished proprietary analyses within corporations. He has worked as a Research Editor and Project Analyst at BCC Research since 1985, and has authored numerous BCC technology market research reports and periodicals. 

Chapter- 1: INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW 1

THE FUEL OF THE FUTURE 1

SCOPE OF STUDY 2

INTENDED AUDIENCE 3

METHODOLOGY 3

INFORMATION SOURCES 3

ANALYST'S CREDENTIALS 4

RELATED BCC PUBLICATIONS 4

BCC ONLINE SERVICES 4

DISCLAIMER 5

Chapter-2: SUMMARY

SUMMARY 6

MAJOR FINDINGS 7

SUMMARY TABLE THE VALUE OF HYDROGEN AS A CHEMICAL CONSTITUENT AND ENERGY SOURCE, U.S. MARKET, 2010 THROUGH 2015 ($ BILLIONS) 8

SUMMARY FIGURE HYDROGEN AS A CHEMICAL CONSTITUENT AND ENERGY SOURCE, 2010 AND 2015 ($ BILLIONS) 9

Chapter-3: OVERVIEW AND RESEARCH FOCUS

OVERVIEW 10

APPLICATIONS 10

HISTORICAL CONTEXT 11

TABLE 1 FUEL FLEXIBILITY OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES 11

HYDROGEN TODAY 12

TABLE 2 HYDROGEN PRODUCTION DATA, 2005-2009 (TRILLION STANDARD CUBIC FEET/YEAR) 13

NATURAL GAS AND HYDROGEN 13

HYDROGEN COST/BENEFIT EQUATION IN SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS 14

ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE OF HYDROGEN 15

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT 15

TABLE 3 FUNDING FOR THE HYDROGEN FUEL INITIATIVE, FISCAL YEARS 2004-2008 ($ MILLIONS) 16

SUBSIDIES AND TAXES 16

STATE LEVEL INITIATIVES 16

State Level Initiatives (Continued) 17

State Level Initiatives (Continued) 18

FUTURE PROSPECTS 19

INVESTMENT RISK 20

RESEARCH FOCUSES 20

RESEARCH FOCUSES (CONTINUED) 21

Chapter-4: CURRENT STATUS OF THE INDUSTRY

CURRENT PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES 22

SAFETY PROFILE, CODES, AND STANDARDS 23

COMPARISON OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION COSTS 23

COMPARISON OF HYDROGEN … (CONTINUED) 24

TECHNOLOGY STATUS AND PERFORMANCE 25

MANUFACTURING STATUS 25

WORLD PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN 26

TABLE 4 GLOBAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION BY RAW MATERIAL, 2010 (MILLION METRIC TONS) 27

PLANT CAPITAL COSTS 27

TABLE 5 MANUFACTURING R&D CHALLENGES FOR DISTRIBUTED HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 28

FEDERAL R&D RELATING TO HYDROGEN 29

TABLE 6 HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL BUDGET, 2004-2011 ($ THOUSANDS) 29

Chapter-5: INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

OVERVIEW 30

TABLE 7 TOP U.S. REFINERY HYDROGEN PRODUCERS BASED ON CAPACITY, 2009 (MILLION STANDARD CUBIC FEET PER DAY) 30

TABLE 7 (CONTINUED) 31

Chapter-6: MERCHANT HYDROGEN MARKET

TABLE 8 U.S. MERCHANT HYDROGEN PRODUCTION (BILLION LBS.) 32

MERCHANT MARKET DELIVERY MODES 32

TABLE 9 MERCHANT MARKET DELIVERY MODES, 2009 (%) 33

LOCATION OF THE MERCHANT PLANTS 33

TABLE 10 MERCHANT LIQUID AND COMPRESSED GAS HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA, BY COMPANY AND LOCATION, 2010 34

TABLE 10 (CONTINUED) 35

TABLE 10 (CONTINUED) 36

Chapter-7: PIPELINE DELIVERY OF HYDROGEN

PIPELINE MARKET 37

TABLE 11 U.S. HYDROGEN PIPELINE MILES BY STATE, 2009 37

PIPELINE MARKET SHARES 37

TABLE 12 U.S. HYDROGEN PIPELINE MILES BY OWNER, 2009 38

TABLE 13 EUROPEAN HYDROGEN PIPELINE MILES BY OWNER, 2009 38

ECONOMICS OF PIPELINE TRANSPORT 38

MAJOR PIPELINE ADDITIONS IN 2010 39

Chapter-8: PRINCIPAL FOREIGN MARKETS

WORLD HYDROGEN MARKET OVERVIEW 40

TABLE 14 HYDROGEN PRODUCTION IN EUROPE, 1997-2007 41

TABLE 15 FORECAST HYDROGEN PRODUCTION IN EUROPE, THROUGH 2015 42

EUROPEAN MARKET SHARES 42

TABLE 16 MERCHANT LIQUID AND COMPRESSED GAS HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN EUROPE, BY COMPANY AND LOCATION, 2009 42

TABLE 16 (CONTINUED) 43

TABLE 16 (CONTINUED) 44

TABLE 16 (CONTINUED) 45

EUROPEAN PIPELINE BUSINESS 45

TABLE 17 EUROPEAN HYDROGEN PIPELINE MILES BY COUNTRY, 2009 46

OTHER PRINCIPAL MARKETS-CHINA 46

TABLE 18 CONSUMPTION OF HYDROGEN IN CHINA BY END-USER INDUSTRY, 2002 AND 2007 (MILLION TONS) 47

OTHER PRINCIPAL MARKETS-CHINA (CONTINUED) 48

OTHER PRINCIPAL MARKETS-CHINA (CONTINUED) 49

SUMMARY: WORLDWIDE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY AT REFINERIES 50

TABLE 19 WORLD RANKING OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY AT REFINERIES, RANKED BY CAPACITY, THROUGH 2009 (MILLION STANDARD CUBIC FEET PER DAY) 50

TABLE 19 (CONTINUED) 51

TABLE 20 WORLD RANKINGS OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY AT REFINERIES, RANKED BY GROWTH RATE, THROUGH 2009 (MILLION STANDARD CUBIC FEET PER DAY) 52

TABLE 20 (CONTINUED) 53

Chapter-9: WORLD SYNGAS BUSINESS AND HYDROGEN

OVERVIEW 54

SYNGAS PRODUCTION METHODS 54

WORLD SYNGAS CAPACITY 55

TABLE 21 SUMMARY OF THE GASIFICATION INDUSTRY, 2010 55

INDUSTRY CHANGES 56

REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION 56

FEEDSTOCK DISTRIBUTION 56

PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION 56

PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION (CONTINUED) 57

Chapter-10: HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PROCESSES

OVERVIEW 58

HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 58

HYDROGEN FROM NATURAL GAS 59

HYDROGEN FROM COAL 60

HYDROGEN FROM NUCLEAR POWER 60

HYDROGEN FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES 60

PLASMA REFORMING 60

FROM WATER: ELECTROLYSIS AND THERMOLYSIS 61

SULFUR-IODINE CYCLE 61

BIOHYDROGEN ROUTES 61

FERMENTATIVE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 61

ENZYMATIC HYDROGEN GENERATION 62

BIOCATALYZED ELECTROLYSIS 62

LIQUEFACTION VERSUS GASIFICATION 62

CATALYSTS 63

CATALYSTS (CONTINUED) 64

Chapter-11: CURRENT HYDROGEN PRODUCTION STATISTICS

HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY 65

TABLE 22 PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF OPERABLE PETROLEUM REFINERIES, HYDROGEN AND OTHER PRODUCTS (BARRELS PER STREAM DAY, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED) 65

Chapter-12: HYDROGEN END-USE MARKETS

FUEL 66

POWER PRODUCTION SECTOR 66

MANUFACTURING 66

CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRIES AND FOOD PRODUCTION 67

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT USES 67

HYDROGEN AS FUEL FOR STATIONARY POWER 68

CLEAN UP COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH NATURAL GAS AS THE HYDROGEN SOURCE 69

CLEAN UP COSTS ASSOCIATED … (CONTINUED) 70

COSTS OF LARGE- SCALE STATIONARY HYDROGEN POWER GENERATING PLANTS 71

TABLE 23 POWER PLANT CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS: FUEL CELLS VERSUS CONVENTIONAL OPTIONS, 2010 71

OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL STATUS OF FUEL CELL POWER PLANTS 72

OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL STATUS …(CONTINUED) 73

MINIATURE FUEL CELLS 74

MINIATURE FUEL CELLS (CONTINUED) 75

Chapter-13: HYDROGEN AS A CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE

HYDROGEN FOR AMMONIA PRODUCTION 76

FERTILIZER 77

AMMONIA PRODUCTION CAPACITY – UNITED STATES 78

TABLE 24 U.S. AMMONIA PRODUCTION, 2005-2009 (THOUSAND METRIC TONS) 78

EFFECT OF GAS PRICES ON AMMONIA MARKET 79

CHANGES IN AMMONIA PRODUCTION CAPACITY 79

TABLE 25 WORLD AMMONIA PRODUCTION, 2008 AND 2009 (THOUSAND METRIC TONS) 80

PRODUCTION PROCESS DEVELOPMENT 80

Production Process Development (Continued) 81

Chapter-14: HYDROGEN IN PETROLEUM PROCESSING

OVERVIEW 82

REFINERY DEMAND 82

ALTERNATIVES TO HYDROGEN IN DESULFURIZATION 83

ULTRASONICALLY ASSISTED DESULFURIZATION 84

MARKET DEMAND 85

TABLE 26 WORLD HYDROGEN DEMAND FOR REFINERY PROCESSING OPERATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ BILLIONS) 85

HYDROGEN AND THE BURGEONING TAR SANDS BUSINESS 86

Chapter-15: U.S. REFINERY HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY BY STATE

TABLE 27 U.S. REFINERY HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY BY STATE, 2009 (MILLION STANDARD CUBIC FEET PER DAY) 87

TABLE 28 REFINERY HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CAPACITY BY INDIVIDUAL REFINERY, BY STATE 2000-2009 (MILLION STANDARD CUBIC FEET PER DAY) 88

TABLE 28 (CONTINUED) 89

Chapter-16: HYDROGEN AS ENERGY FOR TRANSPORTATION

OVERVIEW 90

HYTHANE 90

HYTHANE (CONTINUED) 91

HYTHANE ENGINES CERTIFIED BY CARB 92

HYDROGEN AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR GASOLINE 92

HYDROGEN AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR … (CONTINUED) 93

EFFECTS ON NATURAL GAS MARKETS 94

STORAGE OF HYDROGEN FOR TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS 94

COMPOSITE CYLINDERS FOR COMPRESSIONLESS RETAIL HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS 95

Composite Cylinders for CompressionLess…(Continued) 96

Chapter-17: HYDROGEN IN TRANSPORTATION: OTHER TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH ISSUES

OVERVIEW 97

TECHNOLOGY ISSUES 98

THE FREEDOM CAR INITIATIVE 98

HYDROGEN FUEL DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS 99

DISTRIBUTED NATURAL GAS REFORMING 99

RENEWABLE ELECTROLYSIS FOR HYDROGEN FUELING 100

COMPETITIVE TRANSPORTATION FUELS 100

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS 101

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS 101

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS 101

HYDROGEN ENGINE TECHNOLOGY ISSUES 102

FUEL CELLS, FC VEHICLES, AND THE HYDROGEN MARKET 103

FUEL CELLS, FC VEHICLES, AND … (CONTINUED) 104

AMMONIA AS AN ENERGY CARRIER FOR FC VEHICLES 105

FUEL CELL-POWERED BUSES 106

TABLE 29 U.S. FUEL CELL BUS PROJECTS, 2010 106

TABLE 29 (CONTINUED) 107

FUEL CELL FLEETS 108

HYDROGEN VEHICLE STORAGE TECHNOLOGY ISSUES 109

SOLID STATE HYDROGEN STORAGE ? NANOTECHNOLOGY 110

COST PROJECTIONS FOR HYDROGEN AS VEHICLE FUEL 110

COST PROJECTIONS FOR HYDROGEN … (CONTINUED) 111

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY PROJECTIONS 112

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY (CONTINUED)… 113

Chapter-18: HYDROGEN STORAGE

OVERVIEW 114

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION 114

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) 115

DELIVERY 116

CENTRALIZED PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY 116

ON-SITE PRODUCTION 116

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES 116

POWER FROM THE SUN 116

RESEARCH EFFORTS 117

HYDROGEN DELIVERY INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES 118

OTHER RESEARCH PRIORITIES 119

METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK OPTIMIZED FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE 120

COMPRESSIONLESS RETAIL HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS 120

COMPRESSIONLESS RETAIL HYDROGEN … (CONTINUED) 121

POLYMER-BASED HYDROGEN STORAGE 122

ALUMINUM HYDRIDE, A HIGH-CAPACITY HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL 122

Chapter-19: ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES

CURRENT STATUS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 123

BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 124

FUTURE PROSPECTS 124

FERMENTATION 124

Fermentation (Continued) 125

BIOLOGICAL WATER SPLITTING 126

PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL WATER SPLITTING 126

CONVERSION OF BIOMASS AND WASTES 126

SOLAR THERMAL WATER SPLITTING 126

GENETIC ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS 127

MICROBIAL ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS 127

ALGAE-BASED PROCESSES 128

HYDROGEN FROM MICROALGAE 129

CO-PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN WITH POWER, FUELS, AND CHEMICALS 130

CONCENTRATING SOLAR ENERGY TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN 130

LOW-TEMPERATURE ELECTROLYSIS 131

SPECIALIZED SEMICONDUCTORS ? DIRECT USE OF LOW-TEMPERATURE SOLAR ENERGY 131

HYDROGEN FROM COAL 131

HYDROGEN VIA COAL AND BIOMASS GASIFICATION 131

HYDROGEN AND CLEAN FUELS ? CENTRAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 132

HYDROGEN AND CLEAN FUELS ? … (CONTINUED) 133

COAL SYNGAS 135

CO-PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC POWER AND FT LIQUIDS 136

Chapter-20: HYDROGEN AND THE FUTUREGEN PROJECT

CURRENT STATUS 137

TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW 137

FIGURE 1 FUTUREGEN'S INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES 138

TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW (CONTINUED) 139

Chapter-21: PATENT ANALYSIS

OVERVIEW 140

TABLE 30 HYDROGEN PATENTS BASED ON MAJOR FIELD OF APPLICATION, NOVEMBER 2009-NOVEMBER 2010 140

SAMPLE PATENTS 140

METALLIFEROUS, HYDROGEN-STORING MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION 141

APPARATUS FOR HYDROGEN-AIR MIXING IN A FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD 141

MESOPOROUS NANOCRYSTALLINE TITANIA STRUCTURES FOR HYDROGEN SENSING 141

MATERIAL FOR STORAGE AND PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN, AND RELATED METHODS AND APPARATUS 142

HOUSING, APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME 142

SOLAR HYDROGEN CHARGER 143

HYDROGEN GENERATING FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES 143

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE DETECTION OF HYDROGEN 144

CATALYSTS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 144

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN 145

FUEL CELL OPERATING METHOD WITH IMPROVED HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN UTILIZATION 145

HYDROGEN PURIFICATION MEMBRANES, COMPONENTS AND FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMS CONTAINING THE SAME 146

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN-ENRICHED FUEL GAS FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION AND CARBON DIOXIDE FOR SEQUESTRATION 146

HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLEXIBLE HYDROGEN SENSORS 147

CARBON-BASED FOAM NANOCOMPOSITE HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL 147

MICROORGANISM HAVING THE IMPROVED GENE FOR HYDROGEN-GENERATING CAPABILITY, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN USING THE SAME 148

FUEL CELL USING A HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEM 148

INTEGRATION OF HYDROGEN AND POWER GENERATION USING PRESSURE SWING REFORMING 149

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN 149

HYDROGEN ODORANTS AND ODORANT SELECTION METHOD 150

HYDROGEN GENERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME 150

REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE FOR LIQUID HYDROGEN 151

Chapter-22: COMPANY PROFILES

ACCENTUS PLC 152

ACCIONA S.A. 152

ACTA SPA 153

ADVANCED MATERIALS CORP 153

AIRGAS, INC. 154

AIR LIQUIDE 154

AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS 155

ALCHEMIX CORP 156

ALTERNATIVE FUEL SYSTEMS (2004) INC. 157

ALVATEC PRODUCTION AND SALES GESMBH 157

AMERICAN HYDROGEN CORPORATION 158

AMMINEX A/S 158

ASPEN PRODUCTS GROUP, INC. 159

AVALENCE LLC 160

BABCOCK-HITACHI 161

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS 161

BASF 162

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE 162

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG 163

BC HYDRO 163

BEIJING UNIVERSITY OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY 163

BEIJING JINFENG AEROSPACE S&T DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY 163

BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION 164

BP P.L.C. 164

CERAMATEC 165

CHEVRON 166

CLEAN ENERGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION INSTITUTE 167

CONOCO PHILLIPS 167

DEER PARK REFINING LTD PTNRSHP 168

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CORP 168

DYNETEK INDUSTRIES LTD 145 168

ECD OVONICS 169

EDEN ENERGY 169

E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY 170

ENGINEERED GAS SYSTEMS (EGS) 170

EPRIDA, INC. 171

ERGENICS 172

EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP 172

EXXON MOBIL 173

FLINT HILLS 173

FOSTER WHEELER AG. 174

FUEL CELL ENERGY, INC. 174

GAS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (GTI) 175

GENERAL ATOMICS 176

GENERAL HYDROGEN 176

HALDOR TOPSOE A/S 177

H2SCAN 177

HTC PURENERGY 178

HY9 CORP. 179

HYDROGENICS CORP. 179

HYTHANE 180

IDATECH, LLC 181

INNOVATEK, INC. 181

INTELLIGENT ENERGY 182

LINDE AG 183

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, INC. 184

MAKEL ENGINEERING, INC. 185

MARKWEST JAVELINA 185

MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH, INC. 186

MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH, INC. 187

MO SCI CORP. 188

MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC 188

NANOMIX, INC. 189

NATIONAL CENTER FOR HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY 190

PLUG POWER, LLC 190

PRATT & WHITNEY 190

PRAXAIR, INC. 191

PROJECT PERFORMANCE CORPORATION 191

PROTON ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. 192

QUANTUM FUEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE, INC. 192

RELION, INC. 192

SECAT, INC. 193

SHELL OIL 193

SOLAR SYSTEMS PTY., LTD. 194

SOTACARBO S.P.A 194

TECHNIP SA 195

TESORO CORPORATION 195

UHDE GMBH 196

VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION 197

WELDSHIP CORPORATION 197

WRB 198

XEBEC ADSORPTION, INC. 199

ZTEK CORPORATION, INC. 199

Chapter-23: GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS

HYDROGEN GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS 200

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