Market Overview: Industrial Plant Decarbonization Technologies

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Executive Summary

Decarbonizing plant operations is a global priority, especially with the Paris Agreement’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Driven by macroeconomic factors and stakeholder pressures, firms in high-emission industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, metals and utilities are setting ambitious reduction targets through three main decarbonization technology levers. These are: efficiency improvement technologies, clean energy transition technologies and advanced decarbonization technologies. This study provides an overview of the industrial decarbonization technology market, highlighting solutions that reduce emissions by enhancing energy efficiency, transitioning to clean energy and capturing emissions, and offers guidance for strategy and purchasing decisions.

Table of contents

Summary for decision-makers
For industrial firms, plant decarbonization is a matter of survival

Macroeconomic factors and stakeholder demands turn focus towards decarbonization technology
Plant decarbonization technologies are split across three levers
Challenges and innovations will drive growth of industrial plant decarbonization technology
Industry-specific nuances and challenges inform decarbonization lever choice
The evolution of plant decarbonization technology will coincide with AI analytics, renewable integrations and growing technology maturity

Table of figures

Figure 1. Types of plant decarbonization technologies
Figure 2. Efficiency improvement technologies
Figure 3. Clean energy transition technologies
Figure 4. Advanced decarbonization technologies

About the authors

Kiran Darmasseelane

Senior Analyst
Kiran is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. His current research agenda focuses on emerging solutions and global market trends across the process industries, with a particular interest in APM, AIP and process simulation solutions. Prior to joining Verdantix, Kiran worked at Siemens DI, where he gained experience in advanced process modelling and digital twin technologies. Kiran holds an MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham.

Gus Brewer

Analyst
Gus is an Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. Prior to joining Verdantix, Gus worked at Rio ESG, where he gained experience as a sustainability consultant, specializing in carbon accounting and environmental strategy. Gus holds a BA in Geography from the University of Exeter and a MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh.

Ryan Skinner

Research Director, Net Zero & Climate Risk
Ryan is the Research Director for the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. He guides the research team to develop compelling research at the intersection of net zero strategies, carbon management, climate risk and technology. Prior to joining Verdantix, Ryan was a principal analyst at Forrester Research, where he initiated the research into ESG data and analytics offerings. He also has extensive experience of helping software companies with their messaging, positioning, market and technology strategies. Ryan studied at Duke University, the University of Manchester and the University of Oslo, and speaks Norwegian fluently.

Malavika Tohani

Research Director, Industrial Transformation
Malavika leads the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. Her current research agenda focuses on digital technologies for Operational Excellence including digital twins and software solutions for industrial risk and asset management. Malavika has over 15 years’ experience in research and strategy consulting. Malavika previously worked at Frost & Sullivan, managing and delivering advisory projects for clients involving expansion, acquisition, benchmarking and product development strategies. Malavika holds a MSc in Economics from Madras School of Economics.

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