Global Hydrogen Gas Turbine Market Size Likely to Grow at a CAGR of 7.18% By 2034

Market Size and Growth

As per the Hydrogen Gas Turbine Market size analysis conducted by the CMI Team, the global Hydrogen Gas Turbine Market is expected to record a CAGR of 7.18% from 2025 to 2034. In 2025, the market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD 4.96 Billion. By 2034, the valuation is anticipated to reach USD 9.26 Billion.

Overview

As per the industry experts at CMI, the global hydrogen gas turbine market is moving forward at pace, driven by the urgent need for cleaner energy in power and heavy industry. Major manufacturers including Ansaldo Energia, Baker Hughes, Doosan Heavy Industries and OPRA Turbines are investing in hydrogen burners, turbine retrofits and blended-fuel machines to broaden the product line. In North America companies are also deploying hydrogen-ready turbines alongside digital tools that monitor efficiency in real time.

European firms, meanwhile, are tying their developments to green-hydrogen certification, grid-readiness and wider burn strategies, all of which support net-zero and energy-security targets. In the Asia-Pacific region suppliers are building out production facilities and hydrogen logistics so that power plants and industrial hubs can decarbonize without interruption. Across every market, strict emissions rules, safety standards and cross-industry partnerships are pushing early demonstrations and scalable projects into commercial traction.

Key Trends & Drivers

Industrial Decarbonization: Hydrogen turbines can also facilitate deep decarbonization when hydrogen is used in high-temperature energy applications such as steel, cement, and oil refining. In addition, the launch of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2025 presents an opportunity, which includes $2.5 billion in funding for hydrogen use in steel and fertilizer sectors.

In February 2025, Finland opened Harjavalta’s first large-scale green hydrogen plant intended to serve local industries as well as integrate with the district heat. These Harjavalta investments confirm the increasing focus on green hydrogen infrastructure to decarbonize energy-intensive industries through the use of hydrogen turbines. Growing policy and funding support reinforce the idea that turbines are becoming indispensable in industrial energy approaches.

Energy Security Focus: Nation-states are adopting hydrogen turbines for enhanced domestic energy resilience while reducing import fossil fuel dependency. Australia proposed local-sourcing policies for gas and hydrogen infrastructure supply chains as part of sovereignty efforts in June 2025. That same month, the European Commission suggested subsidizing the use of hydrogen power in heavy industry to shield them from volatile energy prices as part of the Clean Industrial Deal. All these policies indicate a global shift towards self-reliance in critical energy assets and infrastructure, which positions hydrogen turbines as key enablers for strengthening grid security and minimizing exposure to global fuel markets.

Private–Public Collaborations: The expansion of public-private pilot projects is essential, alongside their international scaling. For that reason, The EU Clean Hydrogen Partnership launched an invitation to tender with a budget of €220 million dedicated to the distribution and production of hydrogen within the EU in January 2023.

In 2023, India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission implemented regionally auction-driven hub creation, successfully aggregating private-sector electrolyser and supplier investment. The 2024 pilot deployment of a totally hydrogen-fueled SGT-400 turbine in France by the HYFLEXPOWER consortium (Siemens Energy and ENGIE partners) exemplifies these collaborative models. These frameworks are synergizing funding, technical resources, and risk-sharing resulting in accelerated ecosystem maturity.

Report Scope

SWOT Analysis

• Strengths: Hydrogen gas turbines serve as a potential low-emission option for power generation which augurs well for global decarbonization efforts. They support the existing gas turbine infrastructure while allowing flexible fuel use, including blends of hydrogen and natural gas. The world’s major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are pursuing investments in hydrogen-compatible designs which indicates confidence in their technological reliability and scalability. In addition, their ability to provide dispatchable power supports intermittent renewables. Commercial viability is also enhanced by increasing policy support circa worldwide. These advantages position them as foundational components for future energy systems.

• Weaknesses: The high costs of producing green hydrogen are a critical barrier to the widespread deployment of turbines. Advanced burner technologies are required to suppress the NOₓ emissions that are typically exacerbated by hydrogen combustion. Retrofitting old infrastructures to handle hydrogen safely is often expensive. Turbines may operate with reduced efficiency at high hydrogen concentrations. Furthermore, the limited infrastructure for hydrogen transport and storage adds to operational complexity. These disadvantages will likely hinder market adoption in the near term without targeted investments.

• Opportunity: The global embrace of green hydrogen initiatives opens new avenues for the advancement of hydrogen gas turbines. The construction of hydrogen-ready power stations and retrofitting of existing plants is moving forward and receiving governmental support along with hydrogen policies in the U.S., European Union, and Asia-Pacific regions. Other developing uses in steel production, the aviation industry, and district heating expand even further the turbine market. Recent progress in energy storage technology and the integration of electrolyzers has improved scalability. All of these enhance the already promising outlook with further utilization.

• Threats: The adoption of these turbines may face competition from fuel cells or battery storage systems. There may also be limitations with respect to the timing of hydrogen infrastructure development. Absence of universal safety regulation enforcement could lessen investor trust. An economic recession or volatile energy market may divert attention away from hydrogen investments. Reliability issues arise from technical unpredictabilities like unstable combustion at high hydrogen blends. All of these risks highlight the need for comprehensive policy frameworks in parallel with multi-criteria coordinated risk management.

List of the prominent players in the Hydrogen Gas Turbine Market:

• Ansaldo Energia
• Baker Hughes
• Doosan Heavy Industries
• OPRA Turbines
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
• MAN Energy Solutions
• Mitsubishi Power Americas Inc.
• Siemens
• Solar Turbines
• General Electric Gas Power
• Others

The Hydrogen Gas Turbine Market is segmented as follows:

By Type

• Turbojet
• Turbofan
• Turboprop
• Turboshaft

By Design Type

• Heavy-duty Gas Turbines
• Aero Derivative Gas Turbines

By H2 Fuel Composition

• Up to 20%
• 20% to 60%
• 60% to 100%

By Application

• Steel Mills
• Oil & Gas
• Aerospace & Defense
• Power Generation
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Direct Sales
• Indirect Sales

Regional Coverage:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Europe

• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Russia
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• New Zealand
• Australia
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• Kuwait
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America