Vapor Recovery Units Market Overview

Vapor recovery units (VRUs) are industrial devices that capture and recover volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial processes, such as oil and gas production, petrochemical refining, and chemical manufacturing. VRUs are used to reduce air pollution, protect the environment, and conserve valuable resources.

The global vapor recovery units market is expected to grow from USD 1.14 billion in 2023 to USD 1.5 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 4% from 2023 to 2032. The growth of the market is being driven by a number of factors, including:

  • Increasing demand for oil and gas
  • Stringent environmental regulations
  • Technological advancements
  • Growing awareness of the benefits of VRUs

The oil and gas industry is the largest end-user of VRUs, accounting for over 50% of the global market. VRUs are used in oil and gas production to capture VOCs that are emitted from storage tanks, loading terminals, and other equipment.

Governments around the world are implementing increasingly stringent environmental regulations to reduce air pollution. These regulations are driving the demand for VRUs, as they can help industrial facilities to comply with the new standards.

Technological advancements in VRU design and manufacturing are also contributing to the growth of the market. New VRU technologies are more efficient and effective at capturing and recovering VOCs.

Finally, there is a growing awareness of the benefits of VRUs among industrial facilities. VRUs can help facilities to reduce operating costs, improve safety, and enhance their environmental performance.

Key trends in the vapor recovery units market

Some of the key trends in the vapor recovery units market include:

  • Increasing demand for VRUs in emerging economies
  • Growing adoption of VRUs in new applications
  • Development of new VRU technologies

Emerging economies, such as China, India, and Brazil, are experiencing rapid growth in their oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries. This growth is driving the demand for VRUs in these countries.

VRUs are also being used in new applications, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) and renewable energy. For example, VRUs can be used to capture and recover CO2 from industrial emissions and store it underground. VRUs can also be used to capture and recover methane from biogas, a renewable energy source.

New VRU technologies are being developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of VRUs. For example, new Vapor Control Systems are being developed that can capture and recover VOCs from lower-concentration streams.

Key players in the vapor recovery units market

Some of the key players in the vapor recovery units market include:

  • Enprotech
  • John Zink Hamworthy Combustion
  • ARI
  • Calgon Carbon
  • GEA Group
  • Sulzer
  • Evonik Industries
  • UOP
  • Honeywell
  • Siemens
  • Emerson Electric

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