Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers Market Growth Driven by Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Development

HECTOR Project Boost Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure

Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies has received official approval for its planned HECTOR hydrogen storage plant project in Germany. The approval is an important step forward for the company because it allows construction and development work on the project to move ahead as per the published report. Moreover, the HECTOR project is designed to support hydrogen storage and transportation using liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology. This technology helps store hydrogen safely in a liquid form so it can be transported and handled more easily. According to the company, this method can make hydrogen logistics simpler and more practical for industrial use.

Moreover, the planned storage plant will be located at Chempark Dormagen in Germany. Hydrogenous explained that the facility will play an important role in building a hydrogen supply chain for future energy needs. The project aims to help industries access hydrogen in a safer and more efficient way.

Furthermore, the official approval was granted by local authorities after reviewing the project plans and environmental requirements. With this permission now secured, the company can continue preparing the site and move closer to the next stages of development. Hydrogenous described this approval as a major milestone for the HECTOR project.

According to Towards Chemicals And Materials Analytics and Consulting, the global liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) market size was estimated at USD 1.85 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase from USD 2.30 billion in 2026 to USD 16.62 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 24.55% from 2026 to 2035. In terms of volume, the liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) industry is projected to grow from 621.11 thousand tons in 2025 to 4,536.98 thousand tons by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.00% over the forecast period from 2026 to 2035, due to the greater focus on simpler logistics. 

Also, the company shared that the plant will use LOHC technology to bind hydrogen chemically to a thermal oil. This process allows hydrogen to be stored and transported under normal temperature and pressure conditions. When needed, the hydrogen can later be released from the carrier material and used for industrial applications, as per the company's claim.