North America Thermal Power Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 0.91 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
North America Thermal Power Market Analysis
The North America Thermal Power Market size in terms of installed base is expected to grow from 655.91 gigawatt in 2024 to 686.19 gigawatt by 2029, at a CAGR of 0.91% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- Over the medium term, factors such as increasing investments in thermal power plants are likely to drive the market.
- On the other hand, an increase in renewable energy share in the total power generation mix and as an economically viable cleaner alternative is expected to restrain the growth of the market.
- Nevertheless, the technological advancements in efficiency and reduction in harmful emissions from thermal power projects are expected to create ample opportunity for market players.
North America Thermal Power Market Trends
Natural Gas to Dominate the Market
- Natural gas is among the cleanest fuels and can provide electricity at an industrial scale. Gas-fired power generation is expected to displace coal capacity in the region in the coming decades. Moreover, investments in renewables are expected to grow significantly, and the flexibility afforded by gas-fired power generation is expected to continue to be in demand.
- Among the most significant drivers of natural gas thermal power plants is their use as backup power for unreliability in renewable sources like wind and solar. Natural gas plants can start running on short notice, which can increase the utility grid's reliability. thereby aiding the growth of the market.
- Primary energy provided by natural gas in the region increased by 4.7%, to 39.58 exajoules in 2022 from 37.80 exajoules in 2021. This trend of an increase in natural gas primary energy consumption is expected to drive the market. Further, electricity generation by natural gas in the region reached 2089.4 TWh in 2022.
- In February 2022, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) of Mexico awarded the development of the new natural gas combined cycle plants Valladolid and Mérida, both in Yucatán, to a consortium consisting of the Spanish companies Técnicas Reunidas and TSK, which will jointly design and build these plants, as well as Mitsubishi Power, which will supply the turbine technology.
- Primary energy consumption in the region increased by 3%, to 118.78 exajoules in 2022 from 115.23 exajoules in 2021. The increase in primary energy consumption in the country is expected to drive the growth of the market.
- Hence, natural gas is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period due to rising investments in the field.
United States to Dominate the Market
- Gas is expected to play a crucial role in the United States, even in states that have full decarbonization policies. There is also an expectation of an increase in clean gas technologies in the coming years, along with an increase in the efficiency of power plants.
- Primary energy consumption in the country increased by 2.6%, to 95.91 exajoules in 2022 from 93.40 exajoules in 2021. The increase in primary energy consumption in the country is likely to drive the growth of the market.
- In the United States, different states are following different paths for the establishment of thermal power plants. For instance, natural gas dominates the state of California, but the state is pushing its utilities to replace natural gas power plants with renewables and other resources. Other states, like those in the Midwest, are following a more natural gas-based approach for their energy needs.
- In December 2022, Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) announced the construction of a new gas-fired power plant in Doddridge County, West Virginia. The combined-cycle natural gas power plant is expected to feature carbon capture technology with a capacity of 1800 MW. The cost of the project would be USD 3 billion.
- The country has seen a significant increase in shale oil and gas production, which has drastically reduced its dependence on global energy supply chains. A reduction in the price of natural gas has further aided the growth of the thermal power market.
- Hence, the United States is expected to dominate the North American thermal power market due to significant investments in the sector.
North America Thermal Power Industry Overview
The North American thermal power market is semi-consolidated. Some of the key players in this market (in no particular order) include NextEra Energy, Inc., Dominion Energy, Inc., Duke Energy Corporation, Southern Company, and American Electric Power Company Inc., among others.
In April 2022, NextEra Energy announced Real Zero, the carbon-emissions-reduction goal ever imposed by an energy producer, executing to eliminate carbon emissions from its operations by 2045. Achieving the goal would require substantial investment by the company and converting its generation fleet by eliminating all scope one and scope two carbon emissions across NextEra Energy's operations while enhancing affordability, reliability, resiliency, and cost certainty for the many customer groups it serves.
North America Thermal Power Market Leaders
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NextEra Energy, Inc.
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Dominion Energy, Inc.
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Duke Energy Corporation
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Southern Company
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American Electric Power Company Inc
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
North America Thermal Power Market News
- November 2023: GE Vernova’s Gas Power business announced that it would support the development of an end-to-end green hydrogen system that Duke Energy plans to build and operate at its DeBary plant, located in Volusia County, Florida, near Orlando. When operational in 2024, the new hydrogen system will provide peak power to Duke’s customers at times of increased electricity demand. The plant is expected to be the first in the United States and among the world’s first power plants to produce and use green hydrogen to power a gas turbine for peaking power applications when the grid requires additional electrical generation to meet demand. The production, storage, and end-use will be co-located at the DeBary power plant. GE Vernova will support the integration of the turbine with green hydrogen, including the upgrade of one of the four GE 7E gas turbines installed at the site to accommodate hydrogen fuel blends of significant volumes.
- November 2022: The United States Government announced that eight natural gas-fired combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants had come online in the United States. Based on estimates and data from the United States Monthly Electric Generator Inventory, these new plants were expected to add 7,775 megawatts (MW) of electric-generating capacity to the United States electric grid.
- May 2022: JERA Co., Inc., through its subsidiary JERA Americas Inc., entered into a stock purchase agreement with an affiliate of funds managed by Stonepeak for the acquisition of a 100% interest in the thermal power generation projects in Massachusetts and Maine in the United States. The two projects, which had a combined capacity of approximately 1.63 GW, are the Canal Thermal Power Station in Massachusetts and the Bucksport Thermal Power Station in Maine.
North America Thermal Power Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Scope of the Study
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Study Assumptions
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Thermal Power Installed Capacity Forecast, in MW, till 2028
- 4.3 Electricity Consumption Forecast, in Twh, till 2028
- 4.4 Electricity Generation Forecast, in Twh, till 2028
- 4.5 Recent Trends and Developments
- 4.6 Government Policies and Regulations
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4.7 Market Dynamics
- 4.7.1 Drivers
- 4.7.1.1 Increasing Investments in Thermal Power Plants
- 4.7.2 Restraints
- 4.7.2.1 Increase in Renewable Energy Share in the Total Power Generation Mix
- 4.8 Supply Chain Analysis
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4.9 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.9.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.9.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.9.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.9.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.9.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Fuel Type
- 5.1.1 Coal
- 5.1.2 Gas
- 5.1.3 Nuclear
- 5.1.4 Other Fuel Types
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5.2 Geography
- 5.2.1 United States
- 5.2.2 Canada
- 5.2.3 Mexico
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 NextEra Energy
- 6.3.2 Dominion Energy
- 6.3.3 Duke Energy
- 6.3.4 Southern Company
- 6.3.5 American Electric
- 6.3.6 Exelon
- 6.3.7 Xcel Energy
- 6.3.8 Consolidated Edison
- 6.3.9 Public Service Enterprise Group
- 6.3.10 Comisión Federal de Electricidad
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Technological Advancements in Efficiency and Reduction in Harmful Emissions from Thermal Power Projects
North America Thermal Power Industry Segmentation
Thermal power generation is the process of generating electricity using direct heat from burning fuel or steam created by burning oil, natural gas, coal, and others to rotate generators and create electricity.
The North American thermal power market is segmented by source and geography (the United States, Canada, and Mexico). By source, the market is segmented into coal, natural gas, nuclear, and others. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the North American thermal power market across the major countries in the region. For each segment, market sizing and forecasts have been done based on capacity (GW).
| Fuel Type | Coal |
| Gas | |
| Nuclear | |
| Other Fuel Types | |
| Geography | United States |
| Canada | |
| Mexico |
North America Thermal Power Market Research FAQs
How big is the North America Thermal Power Market?
The North America Thermal Power Market size is expected to reach 655.91 gigawatt in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 0.91% to reach 686.19 gigawatt by 2029.
What is the current North America Thermal Power Market size?
In 2024, the North America Thermal Power Market size is expected to reach 655.91 gigawatt.
Who are the key players in North America Thermal Power Market?
NextEra Energy, Inc., Dominion Energy, Inc., Duke Energy Corporation, Southern Company and American Electric Power Company Inc are the major companies operating in the North America Thermal Power Market.
What years does this North America Thermal Power Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the North America Thermal Power Market size was estimated at 650 gigawatt. The report covers the North America Thermal Power Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the North America Thermal Power Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
North America Thermal Power Industry Report
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