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直接空氣回收市場-全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會、預測:按技術、最終用戶、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年

Direct Air Capture Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Technology, By End User, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

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簡介目錄

全球直接空氣捕獲 (DAC) 市場預計將從 2025 年的 6,121 萬美元成長到 2031 年的 7,935 萬美元,複合年成長率為 4.42%。

直接空氣捕獲(DAC)技術涵蓋直接從大氣中去除二氧化碳並將其用於永久地下儲存或商業用途的系統。該市場的主要驅動力是實現全球淨零排放的迫切性,因為DAC被視為航空和重工業等難以減排產業排放的關鍵手段。此外,政府扶持政策(例如基礎設施建設資金和稅收優惠)的強力結構性支持,以及企業為實現永續性目標而對高質量碳捕獲額度的日益成長的需求,也促進了該行業的成長。

市場概覽
預測期 2027-2031
市場規模:2025年 6121萬美元
市場規模:2031年 7935萬美元
複合年成長率:2026-2031年 4.42%
成長最快的細分市場 固體DAC
最大的市場 北美洲

儘管有這些有利因素,但目前的二氧化碳捕集方法需要高能耗和大量資本投入,這嚴重阻礙了市場的快速商業性擴張。近期營運數據也印證了這個發展初期階段。根據國際能源總署(IEA)預測,到2024年,全球將有27座直接空氣捕獲(DAC)工廠運作中,年二氧化碳捕集總合二氧化碳捕集。因此,克服這些經濟和技術障礙對於該技術從實驗性先導計畫發展成為全球廣泛採用的解決方案至關重要。

市場促進因素

政府支持政策和財政獎勵是直接空氣捕獲領域的關鍵驅動力,能夠有效降低新興計劃的風險,並縮小與合成燃料生產相關的成本差距。這些公共資金機制對於彌合示範階段和商業性可行性之間的差距至關重要,使開發商能夠獲得建造大型設施所需的必要資金。近期聯邦政府的撥款清楚地表明了這種結構性支持。根據西方石油公司2024年9月發布的新聞稿《1PointFive的南德克薩斯直接空氣捕獲中心獲得美國能源局資助》,美國能源局清潔能源示範辦公室決定提供高達5億美元的資金,以支持南德克薩斯直接空氣捕獲中心的建設。此類投資為該技術的實際應用奠定了基礎,並鼓勵私營部門的進一步參與。

同時,隨著各大機構尋求高可靠性的碳移除額度來抵銷剩餘排放,企業淨零排放承諾和脫碳目標的加速推進正顯著推動市場成長。這種需求的激增為碳移除創造了強勁的商業環境,促進了長期承購合約的簽訂,而這些合約對於資金籌措計劃的開工至關重要。領先的科技公司正在推動這一趨勢;例如,1PointFive在2024年7月宣布,微軟已同意在未來六年內從其Stratos工廠購買50萬噸碳移除額度。除了企業間交易外,實際部署的進展也反映了該領域的進步。例如,Climworks位於冰島的Mammoth工廠於2024年正式運作,該工廠每年可捕獲高達3.6萬噸二氧化碳。

市場挑戰

直接空氣捕集(DAC)設施需要大量的資本投入和高能耗,這極大地阻礙了市場的快速擴張。現有的捕集製程需要消耗大量能源才能從大氣中分離出低濃度的二氧化碳,導致營運成本高。這些資金需求對潛在的開發商構成了進入門檻,並限制了其大規模部署的經濟可行性,使其無法與資本密集度較低的碳減排策略相提並論。因此,該技術仍處於試點階段,尚未實現大規模商業化,有效地延緩了其從利基應用向主流工業解決方案的轉變。

這種經濟負擔反映在當前的定價結構中,使得企業難以在廣大的排碳權市場中競爭。根據國際能源總署(IEA)的數據,到2023年,二氧化碳捕集初始直接大氣捕集技術的均等化成本將在每噸600至1000美元之間。這種價格差異阻礙了成本敏感型重工業部門對該技術的應用,並減緩了基礎設施最佳化和透過規模經濟降低成本所需的投資流動。

市場趨勢

利用捕獲的碳生產永續航空燃料 (SAF) 的廣泛應用,正從根本上改變全球直接大氣捕獲 (DAC) 市場,開闢出超越地下儲存的高價值商業性途徑。這一趨勢的特點是將捕獲設施與電轉液 (P2L) 技術相結合,從而能夠生產對航空業脫碳至關重要的可直接替代合成燃料。開發商正迅速籌集資金籌措,以擴大這些產能,從而驗證將大氣中的二氧化碳轉化為實際產品的經濟模式的有效性。例如,在 2024 年 9 月題為「Twelve 宣布獲得 6.45 億美元資金籌措」的新聞稿中,該公司宣布已籌集 6.45 億美元,用於完成其 AirPlant One 工廠的建設,該工廠將利用捕獲的二氧化碳生產永續航空資金籌措。

此外,區域性直接空氣捕集(DAC)中心和叢集的建立,標誌著從獨立先導計畫向共用運輸和儲存基礎設施的綜合工業生態系統的策略轉變。這種方法使技術提供者能夠利用規模經濟並獲取本地集中的可再生能源資源,這對於降低捕集均衡成本至關重要。聯邦政府支持的中心擴建凸顯了這種整合,多個設施共存以最大限度地提高營運效率。正如Hayroom Carbon Technologies在2024年6月發布的新聞稿中所述,該公司計劃在路易斯安那州西北部建設計畫兩座設施,其中兩座工廠位於Cypress計劃中心內,年總合二氧化碳捕集能力為32萬噸。

目錄

第1章概述

第2章:調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章:客戶心聲

第5章:全球直接空氣捕集(DAC)市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
    • 按金額
  • 市佔率及預測
    • 依技術分類(固體DAC、液態DAC、電化學DAC)
    • 依最終用戶(化學品和燃料、碳礦化、石油和天然氣、其他)
    • 按地區
    • 按公司(2025 年)
  • 市場地圖

第6章:北美直接空氣捕集(DAC)市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 北美洲:國別分析
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第7章:歐洲直接空氣捕集(DAC)市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 歐洲:國別分析
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙

第8章:亞太地區直接氣捕集(DAC)市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 亞太地區:國別分析
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲

第9章:中東和非洲直接空氣捕集(DAC)市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 中東與非洲:國別分析
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 南非

第10章:南美洲直接空氣捕捉(DAC)市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 南美洲:國別分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥倫比亞
    • 阿根廷

第11章 市場動態

  • 促進因素
  • 任務

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

  • 併購
  • 產品發布
  • 近期趨勢

第13章:全球直接空氣捕捉(DAC)市場:SWOT分析

第14章:波特五力分析

  • 產業競爭
  • 新進入者的潛力
  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 顧客權力
  • 替代品的威脅

第15章 競爭格局

  • Climeworks AG
  • Carbon Engineering ULC.
  • Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc.
  • Soletair Power
  • CarbonCapture Inc.
  • Avnos, Inc.
  • Skytree
  • RepAir Carbon US Inc.
  • Carbyon
  • Zero Carbon Systems

第16章 策略建議

第17章:關於研究公司及免責聲明

簡介目錄
Product Code: 26984

The Global Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market is projected to expand from USD 61.21 Million in 2025 to USD 79.35 Million by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.42%. DAC technology encompasses systems designed to remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere for either permanent geological sequestration or commercial application. The market is fundamentally driven by the worldwide urgency to reach net-zero emissions, as DAC provides a vital mechanism for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and heavy industry. Additionally, the sector benefits from robust structural support through favorable government policies, such as infrastructure funding and tax incentives, as well as increasing corporate demand for high-quality carbon removal credits needed to fulfill sustainability mandates.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 61.21 Million
Market Size 2031USD 79.35 Million
CAGR 2026-20314.42%
Fastest Growing SegmentSolid DAC
Largest MarketNorth America

Despite these drivers, the rapid commercial scaling of the market faces significant hurdles due to the high energy intensity and substantial capital expenditures required for current capture methods. This early stage of development is highlighted by recent operational data; according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there were 27 commissioned DAC plants worldwide in 2024, possessing a combined capture capacity of approximately 0.01 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Consequently, overcoming these economic and technical obstacles is crucial for the technology to evolve from experimental pilot projects into a widely deployed global solution.

Market Driver

Supportive government policies and financial incentives serve as the main drivers for the Direct Air Capture sector, effectively de-risking nascent projects and narrowing the cost gap associated with synthetic fuel production. These public funding mechanisms are critical for bridging the divide between demonstration phases and commercial viability, enabling developers to secure the capital necessary for large-scale facilities. This structural support is exemplified by recent federal allocations; according to Occidental's September 2024 press release regarding the '1PointFive's South Texas Direct Air Capture Hub Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Funding,' the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations committed up to $500 million to assist in developing the South Texas Direct Air Capture Hub. Such investments validate the technology and stimulate further private sector participation.

Simultaneously, the acceleration of corporate net-zero pledges and decarbonization targets significantly propels market growth, as major organizations seek high-integrity removal credits to neutralize residual emissions. This surge in demand facilitates the long-term offtake agreements that bankable projects require to begin construction, creating a robust commercial environment for carbon removal. Leading technology firms are spearheading this trend; for instance, 1PointFive announced in July 2024 that Microsoft agreed to purchase 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal credits over six years from the Stratos facility. Beyond corporate deals, physical deployment milestones highlight the sector's progress, as evidenced by Climeworks officially inaugurating its Mammoth plant in Iceland in 2024, which boasts a nominal capture capacity of up to 36,000 tons of CO2 per year.

Market Challenge

The substantial capital investment and high energy intensity required for Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities significantly impede rapid market expansion. Existing capture processes necessitate large amounts of energy to separate low-concentration carbon dioxide from the ambient atmosphere, resulting in elevated operational expenditures. These financial requirements create a formidable barrier to entry for potential developers and limit the economic feasibility of large-scale deployment compared to less capital-intensive carbon mitigation strategies. As a result, the technology remains largely confined to pilot phases rather than achieving mass commercialization, effectively delaying its transition from niche applications to a mainstream industrial solution.

This economic burden is reflected in current pricing structures, which struggle to compete within the broader carbon credit market. According to the International Energy Agency, the levelized cost of capturing carbon dioxide through early-stage direct air capture technologies in 2023 ranged from USD 600 to USD 1,000 per tonne. This pricing disparity discourages widespread adoption by cost-sensitive heavy industries, thereby stalling the investment flow required to optimize infrastructure and reduce unit costs through economies of scale.

Market Trends

The increasing utilization of captured carbon for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is fundamentally altering the Global Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market by creating a high-value commercial pathway beyond geological sequestration. This trend is characterized by the integration of capture facilities with power-to-liquid technologies, enabling the production of drop-in synthetic fuels that are critical for decarbonizing the aviation sector. Developers are rapidly securing capital to scale these production capabilities, validating the economic model of transforming atmospheric CO2 into tangible products. For instance, according to a September 2024 press release titled 'Twelve Announces $645 Million in Funding,' the company secured $645 million in financing to complete its AirPlant One facility, which is designed to produce sustainable aviation fuel from captured carbon dioxide.

Additionally, the establishment of regional Direct Air Capture hubs and clusters represents a strategic shift from standalone pilot projects to integrated industrial ecosystems that share transport and storage infrastructure. This approach allows technology providers to leverage economies of scale and access regionally concentrated renewable energy resources, which are essential for reducing the levelized cost of capture. The expansion of federally supported hubs highlights this consolidation, where multiple facilities co-locate to maximize operational efficiency. As noted in a June 2024 press release by Heirloom Carbon Technologies regarding plans to build two facilities in Northwest Louisiana, the company intends to construct two plants within the Project Cypress hub with a combined annual capture capacity of 320,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Key Market Players

  • Climeworks AG
  • Carbon Engineering ULC.
  • Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc.
  • Soletair Power
  • CarbonCapture Inc.
  • Avnos, Inc.
  • Skytree
  • RepAir Carbon US Inc.
  • Carbyon
  • Zero Carbon Systems

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market, By Technology

  • Solid DAC
  • Liquid DAC
  • Electrochemical DAC

Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market, By End User

  • Chemicals & Fuels
  • Carbon Mineralization
  • Oil & Gas
  • Others

Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market, By Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Technology (Solid DAC, Liquid DAC, Electrochemical DAC)
    • 5.2.2. By End User (Chemicals & Fuels, Carbon Mineralization, Oil & Gas, Others)
    • 5.2.3. By Region
    • 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Technology
    • 6.2.2. By End User
    • 6.2.3. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Technology
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 6.3.2. Canada Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Technology
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Technology
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By End User

7. Europe Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Technology
    • 7.2.2. By End User
    • 7.2.3. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Technology
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.2. France Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Technology
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Technology
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.4. Italy Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Technology
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.5. Spain Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Technology
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Technology
    • 8.2.2. By End User
    • 8.2.3. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Technology
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.2. India Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Technology
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.3. Japan Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Technology
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Technology
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.5. Australia Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Technology
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Technology
    • 9.2.2. By End User
    • 9.2.3. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Technology
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 9.3.2. UAE Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Technology
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Technology
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By End User

10. South America Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Technology
    • 10.2.2. By End User
    • 10.2.3. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Technology
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Technology
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Technology
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. Climeworks AG
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. Carbon Engineering ULC.
  • 15.3. Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc.
  • 15.4. Soletair Power
  • 15.5. CarbonCapture Inc.
  • 15.6. Avnos, Inc.
  • 15.7. Skytree
  • 15.8. RepAir Carbon US Inc.
  • 15.9. Carbyon
  • 15.10. Zero Carbon Systems

16. Strategic Recommendations

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