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Table of Contents
1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment
1.1.1 Trends: Overview
1.1.2 Lightweight Composite Materials
1.1.3 Integration with Renewable Energy Sources
1.1.4 Advanced Monitoring and AI Integration
1.2 Hydrogen Ecosystem Trends
1.2.1 Hydrogen Fuel Cells
1.2.2 Renewable Hydrogen
1.2.3 Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
1.3 Natural Gas Supply Chain Challenges and Remedies
1.4 Industrial Gas Supply Chain Breakdown
1.4.1 Value Chain Analysis
1.4.2 Pricing Comparison
1.5 Research and Development Review
1.5.1 Patent Filing Trend (by Country)
1.6 Regulatory Landscape
1.7 Market Dynamics: Overview
1.7.1 Market Drivers
1.7.1.1 Increasing Demand for Industrial Gases
1.7.1.2 Globalization of Supply Chains
1.7.1.3 Infrastructure Development in Emerging Economies
1.7.2 Market Restraints
1.7.2.1 High Initial Investment and Maintenance Costs
1.7.2.2 Transportation and Logistic Hurdles
1.7.3 Market Opportunities
1.7.3.1 Integration with Renewable Energy Projects
1.7.3.2 Digitalization and Smart Container Solutions
2.1 Application Segmentation
2.2 Application Summary
2.3 Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application)
2.3.1 Application
2.3.1.1 Natural Gas
2.3.1.2 Hydrogen
2.3.1.3 Industrial Gases
3.1 Product Segmentation
3.2 Product Summary
3.3 Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type)
3.3.1 Type
3.3.1.1 20 Ft
3.3.1.2 40 Ft and Above
4.1 Regional Summary
4.2 Drivers and Restraints
4.3 North America
4.3.1 Regional Overview
4.3.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.3.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.3.4 Application
4.3.5 Product
4.3.6 North America (by Country)
4.3.6.1 U.S.
4.3.6.2 Canada
4.3.6.3 Mexico
4.4 Europe
4.4.1 Regional Overview
4.4.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.4.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.4.4 Application
4.4.5 Product
4.4.6 Europe (by Country)
4.4.6.1 Germany
4.4.6.2 France
4.4.6.3 U.K.
4.4.6.4 Italy
4.4.6.5 Rest-of-Europe
4.5 Asia-Pacific
4.5.1 Regional Overview
4.5.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.5.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.5.4 Application
4.5.5 Product
4.5.6 Asia-Pacific (by Country)
4.5.6.1 China
4.5.6.2 Japan
4.5.6.3 Australia
4.5.6.4 South Korea
4.5.6.5 India
4.5.6.6 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
4.6 Rest-of-the-World
4.6.1 Regional Overview
4.6.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.6.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.6.4 Application
4.6.5 Product
4.6.6 Rest-of-the-World (by Country)
4.6.6.1 Brazil
4.6.6.2 U.A.E.
4.6.6.3 Other
5.1 Next Frontiers
5.2 Geographic Assessment
5.2.1 Hexagon Composites ASA
5.2.1.1 Overview
5.2.1.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.1.3 Top Competitors
5.2.1.4 Target Customers
5.2.1.5 Key Personnel
5.2.1.6 Analyst View
5.2.1.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.2 Worthington Enterprises, Inc.
5.2.2.1 Overview
5.2.2.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.2.3 Top Competitors
5.2.2.4 Target Customers
5.2.2.5 Key Personnel
5.2.2.6 Analyst View
5.2.2.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.3 City Machine & Welding, Inc.
5.2.3.1 Overview
5.2.3.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.3.3 Top Competitors
5.2.3.4 Target Customers
5.2.3.5 Key Personnel
5.2.3.6 Analyst View
5.2.3.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.4 Luxfer Gas Cylinders
5.2.4.1 Overview
5.2.4.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.4.3 Top Competitors
5.2.4.4 Target Customers
5.2.4.5 Key Personnel
5.2.4.6 Analyst View
5.2.4.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.5 Koyuncu Gas and Gas Equipment
5.2.5.1 Overview
5.2.5.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.5.3 Top Competitors
5.2.5.4 Target Customers
5.2.5.5 Key Personnel
5.2.5.6 Analyst View
5.2.5.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.6 Gaznet OÜ
5.2.6.1 Overview
5.2.6.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.6.3 Top Competitors
5.2.6.4 Target Customers
5.2.6.5 Key Personnel
5.2.6.6 Analyst View
5.2.6.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.7 Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd
5.2.7.1 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.7.2 Top Competitors
5.2.7.3 Target Customers
5.2.7.4 Key Personnel
5.2.7.5 Analyst View
5.2.7.6 Market Share, 2022
5.2.8 Quantum Fuel Systems LLC.
5.2.8.1 Overview
5.2.8.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.8.3 Top Competitors
5.2.8.4 Target Customers
5.2.8.5 Key Personnel
5.2.8.6 Analyst View
5.2.8.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.9 Faber Industrie SPA
5.2.9.1 Overview
5.2.9.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.9.3 Top Competitors
5.2.9.4 Target Customers
5.2.9.5 Key Personnel
5.2.9.6 Analyst View
5.2.9.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.10 Beijing Tianhai Industry Co., Ltd.
5.2.10.1 Overview
5.2.10.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.10.3 Top Competitors
5.2.10.4 Target Customers
5.2.10.5 Key Personnel
5.2.10.6 Analyst View
5.2.10.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.11 FIBA Technologies, Inc.
5.2.11.1 Overview
5.2.11.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.11.3 Top Competitors
5.2.11.4 Target Customers
5.2.11.5 Key Personnel
5.2.11.6 Analyst View
5.2.11.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.12 McPhy Energy
5.2.12.1 Overview
5.2.12.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.12.3 Top Competitors
5.2.12.4 Target Customers
5.2.12.5 Key Personnel
5.2.12.6 Analyst View
5.2.12.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.13 Linde plc
5.2.13.1 Overview
5.2.13.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.13.3 Top Competitors
5.2.13.4 Target Customers
5.2.13.5 Key Personnel
5.2.13.6 Analyst View
5.2.13.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.14 NPROXX
5.2.14.1 Overview
5.2.14.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.14.3 Top Competitors
5.2.14.4 Target Customers
5.2.14.5 Key Personnel
5.2.14.6 Analyst View
5.2.14.7 Market Share, 2022
5.2.15 CIMC Enric Holdings Limited
5.2.15.1 Overview
5.2.15.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.15.3 Top Competitors
5.2.15.4 Target Customers
5.2.15.5 Key Personnel
5.2.15.6 Analyst View
5.2.15.7 Market Share, 2022
6.1 Data Sources
6.1.1 Primary Data Sources
6.1.2 Secondary Data Sources
6.1.3 Data Triangulation
6.2 Market Estimation and Forecast
Table 1: Market Snapshot
Table 2: Opportunities across Regions
Table 3: Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Table 4: Trends Overview
Table 5: Natural Gas Supply Chain Challenges and Remedies
Table 6: Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, Pricing Forecast (by Type), $Thousand/Unit, 2022-2033
Table 7: Global Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Region), ‘0 Units, 2022-2033
Table 8: Global Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Region), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 9: North America Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 10: North America Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 11: North America Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 12: North America Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 13: U.S. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 14: U.S. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 15: U.S. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 16: U.S. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 17: Canada Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 18: Canada Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 19: Canada Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 20: Canada Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 21: Mexico Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 22: Mexico Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 23: Mexico Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 24: Mexico Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 25: Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 26: Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 27: Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 28: Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 29: Germany Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 30: Germany Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 31: Germany Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 32: Germany Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 33: France Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 34: France Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 35: France Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 36: France Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 37: U.K. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 38: U.K. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 39: U.K. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 40: U.K. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 41: Italy Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 42: Italy Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 43: Italy Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 44: Italy Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 45: Rest-of-Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 46: Rest-of-Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 47: Rest-of-Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 48: Rest-of-Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 49: Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 50: Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 51: Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 52: Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 53: China Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 54: China Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 55: China Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 56: China Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 57: Japan Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 58: Japan Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 59: Japan Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 60: Japan Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 61: Australia Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 62: Australia Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 63: Australia Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 64: Australia Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 65: South Korea Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 66: South Korea Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 67: South Korea Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 68: South Korea Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 69: India Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 70: India Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 71: India Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 72: India Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 73: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 74: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 75: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 76: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 77: Rest-of-the-World Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 78: Rest-of-the-World Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 79: Rest-of-the-World Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 80: Rest-of-the-World Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 81: Brazil Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 82: Brazil Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 83: Brazil Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 84: Brazil Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 85: U.A.E. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 86: U.A.E. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 87: U.A.E. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 88: U.A.E. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 89: Other Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), Units, 2022-2033
Table 90: Other Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 91: Other Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), Units, 2022-2033
Table 92: Other Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 93: Market Share, 2022
Figure 1: Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Scenario), $Million, 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 2: Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Region), $Million, 2022, 2026, 2033
Figure 3: Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, Pricing Analysis (by Region), $Thousand/Unit, 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 4: Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application), $Million, 2022, 2026, 2033
Figure 5: Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Type), $Million, 2022, 2026, 2033
Figure 6: Key Events
Figure 7: Snapshot of Oil and Gas Supply Chain
Figure 8: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9: Patent Analysis (by Country), January 2020-December 2023
Figure 10: Impact Analysis of Market Navigating Factors, 2023-2033
Figure 11: U.S. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 12: Canada Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 13: Mexico Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 14: Germany Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 15: France Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 16: U.K. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 17: Italy Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 18: Rest-of-Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 19: China Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 20: Japan Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 21: Australia Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 22: South Korea Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 23: India Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 24: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 25: Brazil Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 26: U.A.E. Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 27: Other Multiple-Element Gas Container Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 28: Strategic Initiatives (by Company), 2020-2023
Figure 29: Share of Strategic Initiatives, January 2020-December 2023
Figure 30: Data Triangulation
Figure 31: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 32: Assumptions and Limitations
Global Multiple-Element Gas Container Market Report Coverage:
Global Multiple-Element Gas Container Market |
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Base Year |
2022 |
Market Size in 2023 |
$164.8 Million |
Forecast Period |
2023-2033 |
Value Projection and Estimation by 2033 |
$361.9 Million |
CAGR During Forecast Period |
8.19% |
Number of Pages |
141 |
Number of Tables |
93 |
Number of Figures |
32 |
Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled have been selected based on thorough secondary research, which includes analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, market penetration, and insights gathered from primary experts.
The multiple-element gas container market comprises key players who have established themselves thoroughly and have the proper understanding of the market, accompanied by start-ups who are looking forward to establishing themselves in this highly competitive market. In 2022, the multiple-element gas container market was dominated by established players, accounting for 85% of the market share, whereas start-ups managed to capture 15% of the market. With the growth in advancements in agricultural technologies among the nations, more players will enter the global multiple-element gas container market with each passing year.
Some prominent names established in the multiple-element gas container market are:
• Hexagon Composites ASA
• Worthington Enterprises, Inc.
• FIBA Technologies, Inc.
• Luxfer Gas Cylinders
• Koyuncu Gas and Gas Equipment
• Gaznet OÜ
• Quantum Fuel Systems LLC.
• Faber Industrie SPA
• Beijing Tianhai Industry Co., Ltd.
• McPhy Energy
• Linde plc
How can this report add value to an organization?
Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader understand the different types of MEGC available for deployment and their potential globally. Moreover, the study provides the reader with a detailed understanding of the multiple-element gas container market by application on the basis of application (natural gas, hydrogen, and industrial gases) and product on the basis type (20 Ft and 40 Ft and above).
Growth/Marketing Strategy: The multiple-element gas container market has seen major development by key players operating in the market, such as business expansion, partnership, collaboration, and joint venture. The favored strategy for the companies has been partnerships and contracts to strengthen their position in the multiple-element gas container market. For instance, in July 2022, Luxfer Gas Cylinders signed a multi-million-pound agreement with Octopus Hydrogen to deliver bulk gas transport modules that would transport green hydrogen across the U.K. According to the deal, Luxfer Gas Cylinders supplied the Octopus Energy subsidiary with 40-foot-long multiple-element gas containers (MEGC) capable of transporting 1.1 tonnes of hydrogen from the electrolyzer plant to the site of usage.
Competitive Strategy: Key players in the multiple-element gas container market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major multiple-element gas container offering companies providing multiple-element gas containers for the purpose. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the multiple-element gas container market has been done to help the reader understand how players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as partnerships, agreements, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.
Methodology: The research methodology design adopted for this multiple-element gas container market study includes a mix of data collected from primary and secondary data sources. Both primary resources (key players, market leaders, and in-house experts) and secondary research (a host of paid and unpaid databases), along with analytical tools, are employed to build the predictive and forecast models.
Data and validation have been taken into consideration from both primary sources as well as secondary sources.
Key Considerations and Assumptions in Market Engineering and Validation
• Detailed secondary research has been done to ensure maximum coverage of manufacturers/suppliers operational in a country.
• Exact revenue information, up to a certain extent, will be extracted for each company from secondary sources and databases. Revenues specific to product/service/technology will then be estimated for each market player based on fact-based proxy indicators as well as primary inputs.
• Based on the classification, the average selling price (ASP) is calculated using the weighted average method.
• The currency conversion rate has been taken from the historical exchange rate of Oanda and/or other relevant websites.
• Any economic downturn in the future has not been taken into consideration for the market estimation and forecast.
• The base currency considered for the market analysis is US$. Currencies other than the US$ have been converted to the US$ for all statistical calculations, considering the average conversion rate for that particular year.
• The term “product” in this document may refer to “platform” as and where relevant.
• The term “manufacturers/suppliers” may refer to “systems providers” or “technology providers” as and where relevant.
Primary Research
The primary sources involve industry experts from the aerospace and defense industry, including multiple-element gas containers, agriculture/farming-related industries, and multiple-element gas container component manufacturers. Respondents such as CEOs, vice presidents, marketing directors, and technology and innovation directors have been interviewed to obtain and verify both qualitative and quantitative aspects of this research study.
Secondary Research
This study involves the usage of extensive secondary research, company websites, directories, and annual reports. It also makes use of databases, such as Spacenews, Businessweek, and others, to collect effective and useful information for a market-oriented, technical, commercial, and extensive study of the global market. In addition to the data sources, the study has been undertaken with the help of other data sources and websites, such as www.nasa.gov.
Secondary research was done to obtain critical information about the industry’s value chain, the market’s monetary chain, revenue models, the total pool of key players, and the current and potential use cases and applications.
Global Multiple-Element Gas Container Market Overview:
Introduction of Multiple-Element Gas Container
Multiple-element gas containers mark a significant step forward in gas storage and transportation, signaling a transition away from traditional single-element systems. These revolutionary containers are designed to hold many types of gases at once, at varied pressure and temperature settings, in separate portions, or using advanced molecular separation processes. This multidimensional capacity is especially useful in areas where space optimization and gas purity are critical, such as aerospace, medical, and specialized gas sectors. The emergence of these containers not only demonstrates scientific brilliance in material science and chemical engineering but also lays the way for more sustainable and efficient gas storage and use techniques in a wide range of sectors.
Market Introduction
Multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) marked a huge technological breakthrough in gas transportation safety and efficiency when they were first introduced. Initially, the technology underlying MEGCs was motivated by the need to improve on the constraints of typical single gas cylinders, providing more capacity and safety via a combination of linked cylinders or parts within a rigid frame. This breakthrough enabled the bulk transfer of gases, lowering handling hazards and increasing operating efficiency. However, the market's first adoption phase encountered significant problems, including regulatory compliance issues, because uniform safety standards for these revolutionary devices had yet to be created. Furthermore, the high initial expenses of manufacturing and testing MEGCs hampered wider use. Despite these problems, the advent of MEGCs significantly changed the industry by establishing new standards for gas storage and transportation safety, paving the path for today's advanced gas logistics solutions.
The multiple-element gas container market has evolved significantly in recent years owing to technological and material science developments. Modern gas canisters are not only more efficient and safer but also suitable for a wide range of industrial and medicinal uses. The most recent versions utilize cutting-edge materials such as carbon fiber composites, which have high strength-to-weight ratios and are resistant to corrosion. This invention greatly lowers the chance of leakage and structural failure, resulting in improved safety requirements. Furthermore, the incorporation of modern valve technology and real-time monitoring systems enables accurate control and monitoring of gas flow, pressure, and composition, hence improving the operating efficiency and safety of these containers. Today's multiple-element gas containers are developed with flexibility and scalability in mind, making them suitable for a wide range of applications and capable of holding gases at varying pressures and temperatures. This versatility, along with stringent safety regulations and ongoing technical improvements, highlights the ever-changing character of multiple-element gas container development and its critical role in modern industrial and healthcare sectors.
Industrial Impact
The introduction of multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) has profoundly altered industrial processes, particularly in industries that rely on the safe and efficient transportation of gases. These composite structures, which can house a variety of gases under high pressure, have significantly improved storage capacity, safety, and transportation efficiency. MEGCs have provided significant benefits to industries such as the medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. For instance, in the pharmaceutical industry, the ability to transport multiple gases in a single container has streamlined manufacturing processes, ensuring a steady supply of essential gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, which are required for various production and preservation processes. MEGCs' intrinsic design, emphasizing durability and leak avoidance, has significantly decreased the danger of gas-related mishaps, thereby boosting workplace safety and compliance with severe industrial norms.
MEGCs have transformed the economics of gas transportation. These containers' modular design enables modification based on unique transport requirements, maximizing space usage and lowering shipping costs. This is especially visible in the energy industry, where transporting natural gas and hydrogen has historically been difficult. MEGCs have emerged as a feasible alternative for long-distance gas transportation, allowing for the growth of energy networks and helping the transition to greener energy sources. Furthermore, the use of new materials and technology in MEGC manufacture has resulted in lighter but stronger containers, boosting fuel economy and lowering transportation's carbon impact. As companies prioritize sustainability and operational efficiency, the role of MEGCs will become increasingly important in generating innovation and supporting global industrial breakthroughs.
Market Segmentation:
Segmentation 1: by Application
• Natural Gas
• Hydrogen
• Industrial Gases
Natural Gas Segment to Dominate the Global Multiple-Element Gas Container Market (by Application)
The multiple-element gas container market is led by the natural gas segment, with an 82.79% share in 2022 in terms of revenue. MEGCs are becoming an increasingly important component of gas-to-power systems as a result of the current trend toward decentralized power production. In early 2023, projects in areas with poor electrical grid infrastructure began to use MEGCs to provide natural gas to mobile and modular power production units. This use is especially useful for businesses that require consistent power for short-term operations, such as mining and construction, allowing them to use cleaner-burning natural gas instead of diesel or other fuels.
Segmentation 2: by Type
• 20 Ft
• 40 Ft and Above
20 Ft Segment to Witness the Highest Growth between 2023 and 2033
The 20 Ft segment dominated the global multiple-element gas container market (by type) in 2022, with an 80.78% share in terms of revenue due to the need to be integrated into various platforms to carry out the tasks.
Segmentation 3: by Region
• North America - U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Europe - U.K., Germany, France, Italy, and Rest-of-Europe
• Asia-Pacific - Japan, India, China, Australia, South Korea, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
• Rest-of-the-World - Brazil, U.A.E., Other
Europe multiple-element gas container market was the highest-growing market among all the regions, registering a CAGR of 9.11%. North America is anticipated to gain traction in terms of multiple-element gas container adoption owing to the technological advancements in material sciences in the region. Moreover, the shift toward renewable energy and hydrogen economy is also expected to support the growth of the multiple-element gas container market in North America and Europe during the forecast period.
In Europe, Germany is anticipated to show the highest growth in the multiple-element gas container market among other countries in the region, growing at a CAGR of 10.06%. The growth of Germany in the multiple-element gas container market is mainly due to the factor that there is a significant movement toward environment-friendly gas containers and systems that provide increased energy efficiency and lower emissions.
Recent Developments in the Multiple-Element Gas Container Market
• In September 2023, Luxfer Gas Cylinders' European hub in Nottingham received a more than $1.24 million (£1 million) investment, establishing a new production facility to enable 'virtual' gas pipes capable of distributing hydrogen throughout the U.K. and Europe.
• In January 2023, Arkema, a multinational specialty materials manufacturer, awarded FIBA Technologies a contract to deliver 16 multi-element gas containers (MEGCs) for the transportation of boron trifluoride (BF3) across Europe. FIBA started supplying the 12-tube, 20-foot MEGCs to Arkema in early July.
• In May 2022, Hexagon Agility, a Hexagon Composites subsidiary, received a new $14.8 million order from Xpress Natural Gas LLC (XNG), a leading full-service compressed natural gas (CNG) supplier in the U.S., to provide Mobile Pipeline modules to transport clean and renewable natural gas (RNG).
Demand – Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
Market Demand Drivers: Increasing Demand for Industrial Gases
The global industrial environment is seeing an increase in demand for industrial gases from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and energy. This growing need is a significant business driver for players in the multiple-element gas container (MEGC) industry. MEGCs, which are well-known for their ability to store and transfer industrial gases at high pressure, are critical components of these sectors' supply chains, thereby supporting the growth of the multiple-element gas container market.
Market Restraints: High Initial Investment and Maintenance Costs
Multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) are manufactured using sophisticated materials and technologies, such as carbon fiber composites for lightweighting and automated welding for increased safety. These materials and procedures are expensive, requiring large initial investments for enterprises entering the market or wishing to expand operations.
Market Opportunities: Digitalization and Smart Container Solutions
Digitalization facilitates the integration of sensors and IoT devices into MEGCs, allowing for real-time monitoring of gas pressure, temperature, and volume. This not only ensures the safety and integrity of the gas canisters but also allows for predictive maintenance. Hexagon Composites, in partnership with digital solution suppliers, has been incorporating smart technology into gas containers. In 2022, they developed a series of smart MEGCs outfitted with sensors that offer real-time data on gas levels, location, and ambient conditions, allowing for more effective inventory management and logistical planning.
Analyst’s Thoughts
According to Debraj Chakraborty, Principal Analyst, BIS Research, “The introduction and gradual use of multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) in the logistics and transportation sectors represent a disruptive method for transporting high-pressure gases across long distances. The increase in MEGC employment is mostly due to its greater safety features, increased payload capabilities, and modular design, which all contribute to operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These containers, made of strong materials that can handle tremendous pressure and climatic conditions, provide a safer alternative to standard single gas cylinders, greatly reducing the danger of gas leaks and associated risks. MEGCs' modular design enables flexible configurations to meet unique transportation demands while also simplifying scaling. Looking ahead, MEGCs' prospective growth trajectory has a strong connection to the expanding energy sector, notably in terms of hydrogen transportation for fuel cell applications and the burgeoning natural gas market. The integration of advanced material technologies for weight reduction and improved pressure resistance, combined with the development of global infrastructure supportive of gas transportation, is expected to boost MEGC adoption and functional capabilities, establishing them as a critical component in the future of gas transport logistics.”
Global Multiple-Element Gas Container Market - A Global and Regional Analysis
Focus on Application, Product Type, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: A multiple-element gas container (MEGC) is a collection of connected gas cylinders bundled together and incorporated into a frame. This arrangement enables the efficient and safe transportation and storage of huge volumes of high-pressure gases. MEGCs are generally used to transport gases that are gaseous rather than liquid, such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and other noble gases. MEGCs, by design and structure, are a safer and more practical alternative for high-volume gas transportation than individual gas cylinders.
Multiple-element gas containers are available in different types, which are 20 Ft and 40 Ft and above. Apart from these types, MEGCs are also available as steel MEGCs, which are available as high-pressure and low-pressure MEGCs, and composite MEGCs such as Type 3 and Type 4, among others.
Ans: Within the agricultural sector, the global multiple-element gas container market has seen major key players such as Hexagon Composites, FIBA Technologies, Inc., and Luxfer Gas Cylinders, which are capable of providing a range of multiple-element gas container products. Key players are offering multiple-element gas containers targeting diverse markets via contracts, agreements, and partnerships to enhance their global presence.
Ans: New multiple-element gas container providers should focus on providing newer and better technologies in those containers so that the demand for those containers is fulfilled in various industries wherever required.
Ans: The following can be seen as some of the USPs of the report:
• A qualitative and quantitative analysis of the multiple-element gas container market based on application and product.
• Quantitative analysis of application sub-segment, which includes:
o Natural Gas
o Hydrogen
o Industrial Gases
• Regional and country-level forecast on multiple-element gas containers, which includes applications such as natural gas, hydrogen, and industrial gases, and products, including 20 Ft and 40 Ft and above.
• A detailed company profile comprising established players and some start-ups that are capable of significant growth, along with an analyst view.
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