Product Code: ETC6268462 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Bahrains grey hydrogen market is primarily tied to its oil and gas sector, with hydrogen produced through natural gas reforming without carbon capture. While currently cost-effective, grey hydrogen contributes significantly to carbon emissions. As Bahrain explores cleaner energy alternatives, this market may face future constraints from regulatory and environmental pressures. However, existing infrastructure and industry reliance ensure that grey hydrogen will remain a part of the countrys energy mix in the near term, even as green and blue hydrogen options are gradually introduced.
Bahrain`s grey hydrogen market is segmented by source (natural gas, coal), technology (steam methane reforming, coal gasification), and end-use sectors (petrochemical, ammonia, chemical, steel, transportation, power). The market is primarily driven by the petrochemical and ammonia industries. However, environmental concerns and global shifts towards cleaner energy sources are influencing Bahrain to explore blue and green hydrogen alternatives .
Grey hydrogen, derived from natural gas, faces increasing scrutiny in Bahrain as global emphasis shifts toward cleaner energy. Environmental concerns over carbon emissions associated with grey hydrogen are a major hurdle, especially as global markets begin to favor blue or green alternatives. The absence of carbon capture infrastructure and limited local hydrogen demand also restrict investment. Additionally, government policy is still evolving, offering little clarity on future hydrogen strategies.
Despite the global shift to cleaner hydrogen, grey hydrogen remains relevant in Bahrains industrial base. Investment opportunities are present in improving the efficiency and emissions management of current hydrogen production facilities. However, the long-term trajectory suggests a shift toward blue and green hydrogen, making this a short- to medium-term investment horizon.
Bahrain recognizes grey hydrogen as a transitional energy source and has policies aimed at managing its environmental impacts while developing infrastructure. Government strategies focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies alongside gradual shifts toward green hydrogen to achieve long-term sustainability goals.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Gas, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Coal, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Steam Methane Reforming, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Coal Gasification, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market, By End-use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Petrochemical, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Ammonia, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Steel, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenues & Volume, By Power, 2021- 2031F |
7 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Grey Hydrogen Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |