Global markets see robust rising demand for monoethanolamine (MEA CAS 141-43-5), a core alkanolamine solvent critical to carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and natural gas purification industries this quarter.

MEA stands out for its strong CO₂ absorption capacity at low partial pressures, making it the dominant chemical absorbent for fossil power plant flue gas decarbonization. Industrial analysts noted that multiple European and North American power giants launched large-scale CCUS projects in the first half of 2026, driving a 17% month-on-month jump in global MEA spot orders. Apart from carbon capture, MEA remains irreplaceable in removing hydrogen sulfide and CO₂ from raw natural gas, as well as feedstock for manufacturing surfactants, pharmaceutical intermediates and water treatment reagents.

Supply tightness has emerged recently. Major MEA manufacturers in Asia adjusted production schedules to prioritize long-term supply contracts with green energy firms, cutting spot market inventory. Market insiders forecast stable price growth through late 2026, as governments tighten carbon emission limits and green hydrogen infrastructure expands worldwide.

Environmental researchers are advancing modified MEA blends to lower regeneration energy consumption and reduce solvent loss, solving traditional drawbacks of high volatility and corrosion. Industry players agree upgraded MEA formulas will further expand its application in industrial decarbonization, securing its central position in the global net-zero transition supply chain.