Hybrid Valve Market Size, Report Analysis, Growth Trends 2025

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Hybrid Valve Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 2.09 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 2.77 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	5.80% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Middle East and Africa
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Concentration	Medium
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Hybrid Valve Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Hybrid Valve Market size is estimated at USD 2.09 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 2.77 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.80% during the forecast period (2025-2030). Expansion is anchored in refinery and petrochemical megaprojects across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, where more than 60% of global capacity additions are scheduled before 2028.^{[1]U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Outlook on Global Refining to 2028,” eia.gov} Adoption also benefits from smart actuation retrofits that improve uptime and energy efficiency, a decisive factor for operators targeting tighter emissions requirements. Material advances, notably specialty alloys for hydrogen service, open higher-margin niches as energy transition projects multiply. Finally, rising digital-twin deployments reduce maintenance downtime by double-digit percentages, reinforcing long-term demand for connected valves.

Key Report Takeaways

By valve type, globe designs led with 36.4% hybrid valve market share in 2024, while ball designs are projected to expand at a 6.7% CAGR to 2030.
By material, stainless steel captured 40.7% share of the hybrid valve market size in 2024; specialty alloys are advancing at a 6.5% CAGR through 2030.
By actuation, pneumatic systems controlled 46.2% revenue in 2024, whereas electro-hydraulic and smart actuation are forecast to grow at 6.8% CAGR.
By pressure class, ≤1500 psi products held 51.3% share of the hybrid valve market size in 2024, while >4500 psi units are rising at a 7.0% CAGR.
By end-user industry, oil and gas accounted for 43.6% of 2024 demand, yet power generation and hydrogen segments promise a 7.2% CAGR to 2030.
By geography, Asia-Pacific led with 37.2% hybrid valve market share in 2024, and the Middle East and Africa region is poised for 7.1% CAGR growth.

Global Hybrid Valve Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Expansion of petro-refining capacity	+1.2%	Asia-Pacific, Middle East	Medium term (2–4 years)
Stricter noise and emissions rules	+0.8%	North America, EU	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Water-wastewater rehabilitation	+0.6%	North America, Europe	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Digital-twin adoption	+0.7%	Global	Medium term (2–4 years)
Green-hydrogen electrolyzers	+0.9%	EU, North America, select APAC	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Floating LNG and FPSO uptake	+0.5%	Offshore Asia-Pacific	Medium term (2–4 years)

Source: Mordor Intelligence

Expansion of Petro-Refining Capacity in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

Planned additions of 4.9 million barrels per day by 2028 ensure steady orders for 50-100 hybrid valves per new processing unit. Saudi Aramco’s USD 25 billion gas program alone will require thousands of high-pressure valves capable of tight fugitive-emission control.^{[2]Saudi Aramco, “Aramco’s Strategic Gas Expansion Progresses,” aramco.com} Indonesia’s USD 12.5 billion refinery upgrades and ExxonMobil’s Singapore revamp further widen the regional installed base. The ChemOne aromatics complex in Malaysia illustrates the scale, processing 6.5 million tpa of condensate that demands corrosion-resistant trims. Across all projects, design specifications prioritize smart diagnostics, tilting procurement toward next-generation hybrid solutions.

Digital-Twin Adoption Driving Demand for Smart Hybrid Valves

Early adopters achieve 15.8% quality gains and shave 66 hours from average downtime within 18 months of roll-out. Azbil’s 700 Series positioner drops auto-setup time from 120 seconds to 45 seconds while adding stick-slip analytics. Wanhua Chemical’s 500,000 I/O points demonstrate the scale at which digital twins now operate, cutting configuration labor by 60%. Coupling AI with condition data generates prescriptive alerts, which makes smart hybrid valves an operational necessity rather than a discretionary upgrade.

Green-Hydrogen Electrolyzer Build-Outs Need High-Cycle Hybrid Trims

Proton Exchange Membrane systems cycle thousands of times per year at 350-700 bar, posing hydrogen embrittlement risks that conventional valves cannot tackle. Bürkert’s hydrogen lineup specifies explosion-proof seals, while Pall’s Seprasol LG coalescers protect downstream purity. Testing uses helium trace gas due to hydrogen’s molecular size, adding cost but ensuring leak-tight service.^{[4]Valve Magazine, “Testing of Hydrogen Valves,” valvemagazine.com} Material science breakthroughs in titanium and duplex alloys supply the reliability profile investors demand for multi-gigawatt electrolyzer parks.

Stricter Noise/Emissions Regulations in Critical Process Industries

Emerson’s zero-emission electric dump valves cut vented gas while boosting production efficiency by 98.75% at Laramie Energy.^{[3]Emerson Electric Co., “Emerson Helps Oil and Gas Company Meet Emissions Standards with New Electric Dump Valves,” emerson.com} Utilities likewise retrofit nuclear units with bellows-sealed hybrids that meet demanding noise codes under radiation exposure. Carbon-capture schemes mandate −89 °C service, as seen in Mokveld’s Joule Thomson valves, further validating the hybrid concept for severe low-temperature duty.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
High upfront cost vs conventional valves	-1.1%	Global	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Volatile duplex and alloy steel prices	-0.7%	Europe, North America	Medium term (2–4 years)
Limited machining capacity for custom trims	-0.5%	Specialized hubs	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Cyber-security risks in IIoT valves	-0.4%	Digitalized markets	Medium term (2–4 years)

Source: Mordor Intelligence

High Upfront Cost Versus Conventional Control Valves

Hybrid alternatives command 40-60% price premiums because of smart positioners and additive-manufactured internals. Velan’s 3D-printed Hexashield sleeves exemplify performance advantages but extend payback periods for budget-sensitive projects. Procurement teams in the USD 52.6 billion industrial PVF sector are therefore slow to green-light retrofits despite lifecycle savings. Retrofit installations also face piping modifications that further dilute short-term ROI.

Volatile Duplex and Alloy Steel Prices

Nickel cost swings disrupt duplex supply, prompting frequent design recalculations and bid revisions. Damstahl’s late-2024 survey flagged shrinking order books amid energy-price inflation in Europe. Valve makers evaluate lean duplex grades like Forta LDX 2101 to cushion volatility. Labor shortages complicate scheduling, with 75% of manufacturers citing skilled-trade gaps that delay delivery windows.

Segment Analysis

By Valve Type: Performance Needs Redefine Selection

Globe hybrids commanded 36.4% of 2024 revenue owing to their linear motion and fine throttling accuracy, which remain vital in critical refining loops. Ball designs now outpace at 6.7% CAGR as operators prefer their compact envelope and quarter-turn actuation that eases offshore maintenance in tight modules. The hybrid valve market favors ball variants in new FPSO topsides, where reduced weight cuts mooring loads. Plug, butterfly, and diaphragm formats carve smaller domains, largely where multi-port control or sanitary standards dictate unique geometries.

Technological refinements extend across all formats. KDV Flow’s PTFE-sleeved plug valve highlights chemical-resistant sealing that reduces flushing cycles. Computational fluid dynamics tools optimize port contours to slash turbulence, lowering energy draw across pump trains. Integrated diagnostics, once optional, now ship standard, confirming that digital readiness is a baseline requirement across the entire hybrid valve market.

By Material: Specialty Alloys Win High-Value Niches

Stainless grades retained a 40.7% share in 2024 on the strength of proven corrosion resistance versus cost. The hybrid valve market size for titanium and composite alloys is smaller today but rising 6.5% annually because electrolyzer and aerospace users pay for ultra-light, hydrogen-proof designs. Duplex and super-duplex remain essential in subsea tie-backs where chloride stress cracking is a life-of-field threat. Alloy and carbon steel linger in utility water lines, yet their share slides as operators demand longer asset life and fewer shutdowns.

Material strategies now focus on balancing price volatility with performance. Lean duplex options deliver nickel-like attributes without severe input-cost exposure, sheltering bids from supply shocks. Composite housings emerge in high-temperature flue-gas recycle loops, saving weight and attenuating vibration. The trend signals that the hybrid valve industry is evolving from single-alloy paradigms toward application-specific metallurgy.

By Pressure Class: Extreme Service Drives Innovation

Valves rated ≤1500 psi form the commercial backbone with 51.3% 2024 share, standard for midstream lines and chemical reactors. Yet >4500 psi units are advancing at a 7.0% CAGR as CO₂ sequestration, EOR, and supercritical water oxidation move mainstream. The hybrid valve market size for intermediate 1501-4500 psi designs grows steadily, where flexible plastics and petrochemical reactors operate in moderate but fluctuating pressure realms.

Engineering for ultra-high ratings spurs additive manufacturing and finite-element validation. Baker Hughes qualified an HPHT injection model capable of surviving 20,000 psi cycles without seat wear, foreshadowing wider adoption in deepwater manifolds. Subsea assemblies demand not only internal pressure proof but also external hydrostatic resistance, adding complexity that favors digitally monitored hybrids for early leak detection.

By Actuation Method: Smart Platforms Surpass Legacy Pneumatics

Pneumatic drives held a 46.2% share in 2024, due to inherent explosion safety and rapid stroke speeds. However, electric, electro-hydraulic, and fully smart packages are gaining at 6.8% CAGR as plants digitize asset health and hunt for compressed-air savings. Hydraulic cylinders remain indispensable for very large-bore choke valves, yet their maintenance intensity pushes designers toward electrically assisted hybrids when feasible.

Emerson’s AVENTICS XV raises flow by 40% while supporting multiple fieldbus protocols. IFM’s MVQ sensors halve retrofit labor by clipping onto legacy actuators and streaming health metrics. Machine-learning layers adjust stroke profiles in real time to mitigate cavitation and seat erosion, proving that intelligence, not force alone, defines next-generation hybrid valve platforms.

By End-user Industry: Energy Transition Reshapes Demand

Oil and gas still consume 43.6% of shipments, driven by brownfield reliability projects and offshore greenfield builds. Yet the hybrid valve market grows fastest in power generation and emerging hydrogen value chains at 7.2% CAGR. Nuclear life-extension projects specify N-stamp qualified hybrids with 40-year design life, while combined-cycle plants adopt electric actuation to meet zero-bleed rules. Chemicals and petrochemicals demand high-cycle values as feedstocks diversify; water utility managers focus on leak-loss reduction through digital-ready isolation valves.

Curtiss-Wright’s AP1000 contracts underscore nuclear’s appetite for ultra-reliable flow control. Green hydrogen start-ups specify SIL-2 switches and titanium alloys despite cost premiums because safety lawsuits would dwarf the savings from cheaper metals. Across sectors, lifecycle analytics and predictive maintenance drive procurement more than unit price, a pivot that strengthens the smart segment of the hybrid valve market.

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific maintained a dominant 37.2% share in 2024 on the back of refinery expansions, including China’s record 14.8 million bpd throughput and Indonesia’s USD 12.5 billion upgrade push. Large petrochemical builds like ChemOne’s USD 3.5 billion complex in Malaysia intensify demand for corrosion-proof hybrid trims. Digital-twin pilots proliferate in Japanese and Korean plants, raising order volumes for connected actuation platforms. Policy shifts nudging Chinese refiners toward chemicals over transport fuels will tilt specifications toward high-temperature, high-purity variants during the forecast horizon.

The Middle East and Africa region posts a 7.1% CAGR as Saudi Aramco leverages a USD 25 billion gas build-out and offshore Safaniyah expansion to lift valve spending. The integrated Baosteel complex promises regional alloy supply, easing import bottlenecks and lowering landed cost for local assembly. African opportunities center on Nigeria’s gas monetization and South Africa’s refinery modernizations, though political risk tempers immediate capital inflows.

North America profits from shale gas debottlenecking, nuclear uprates, and USD 42.5 billion in forecast PVF spending by 2025. The region champions zero-emission actuation, illustrated by Laramie Energy’s retrofit that paired electric dumps with SCADA-enabled analytics. Europe pursues decarbonization, directing funds to hydrogen corridors and CCUS hubs. Valves that verify fugitive-emission performance in real time thus command premium bids despite austere capital budgets.

Competitive Landscape

The hybrid valve market is moderately concentrated. Flowserve, Emerson, and IMI leverage aftermarket networks, generating 42-45% of their revenue, hedging cyclical project risk. The all-stock merger between Chart Industries and Flowserve will create a USD 8.8 billion sales platform, pooling cryogenic know-how with severe-service valve lines. Innovation pivots on digital integration and additive manufacturing; Velan’s 3D-printed sleeves illustrate bespoke solutions priced at a premium [additivemanufacturing.media]. Patent filings increasingly cover AI-assisted diagnostics, underlining the tilt from mechanical differentiation to data analytics.

Regional challengers compete on cost and local content, particularly in Asia, yet lack the installed base to rival global service networks. Suppliers embedding machine-learning edge devices into actuators win specification priority as operators phase out unconnected valves during plant turnarounds. Market entrants specializing in hydrogen-ready materials secure early positions in electrolyzer megaprojects, showing that niche expertise can capture volume before incumbents adapt.

Hybrid Valve Industry Leaders

Flowserve Corporation
Emerson Electric Co.
IMI plc
CIRCOR International Inc.
L&T Valves Ltd.
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Recent Industry Developments

June 2025: Chart Industries and Flowserve agreed to merge, forming a USD 19 billion industrial process technology leader.
April 2025: Flowserve posted USD 690 million in aftermarket bookings, marking its third straight quarter with over USD 100 million in nuclear orders.
March 2025: Aramco awarded USD 7.7 billion to expand the Fadhili gas plant, specifying advanced hybrid valve packages.
February 2025: IMI plc launched a GBP 100 million share buyback following 15% growth in Process Automation.
January 2025: Curtiss-Wright acquired Ultra Energy to broaden nuclear and industrial valve offerings.

Table of Contents for Hybrid Valve Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Expansion of petro-refining capacity in Asia-Pacific and Middle East
- 4.2.2 Stricter noise/emissions regulations in critical process industries
- 4.2.3 Water-wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation projects
- 4.2.4 Digital-twin adoption driving demand for smart hybrid valves
- 4.2.5 Green-hydrogen electrolyzer build-outs need high-cycle hybrid trims
- 4.2.6 Floating LNG and FPSO units prefer compact hybrid valves
4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 High upfront cost versus conventional control valves
- 4.3.2 Volatile duplex and alloy steel prices
- 4.3.3 Limited global machining capacity for custom trims
- 4.3.4 Cyber-security risks in IIoT-enabled hybrid valves
4.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.5 Regulatory Landscape
4.6 Technological Outlook (Smart Positioners, Digital Twins, Additive Mfg)
4.7 Industry Attractiveness – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.8 Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on the Market

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUES)

5.1 By Valve Type
- 5.1.1 Globe Hybrid Valves
- 5.1.2 Ball Hybrid Valves
- 5.1.3 Plug Hybrid Valves
- 5.1.4 Others (Butterfly, Diaphragm)
5.2 By Material
- 5.2.1 Stainless Steel
- 5.2.2 Duplex/Super-duplex Steel
- 5.2.3 Alloy and Carbon Steel
- 5.2.4 Others (Bronze, Titanium, Composite)
5.3 By Pressure Class
- 5.3.1 ≤1500 psi
- 5.3.2 1501–4500 psi
- 5.3.3 >4500 psi
5.4 By Actuation Method
- 5.4.1 Pneumatic
- 5.4.2 Hydraulic
- 5.4.3 Electric
- 5.4.4 Electro-hydraulic/Smart
5.5 By End-user Industry
- 5.5.1 Oil and Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
- 5.5.2 Power Generation and Hydrogen/CCUS
- 5.5.3 Chemicals and Petrochemicals
- 5.5.4 Water and Wastewater Management
- 5.5.5 Food and Beverage
- 5.5.6 Other End-user Industries
5.6 By Geography
- 5.6.1 North America
- 5.6.1.1 United States
- 5.6.1.2 Canada
- 5.6.1.3 Mexico
- 5.6.2 South America
- 5.6.2.1 Brazil
- 5.6.2.2 Argentina
- 5.6.2.3 Chile
- 5.6.2.4 Rest of South America
- 5.6.3 Europe
- 5.6.3.1 Germany
- 5.6.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.6.3.3 France
- 5.6.3.4 Italy
- 5.6.3.5 Spain
- 5.6.3.6 Russia
- 5.6.3.7 Rest of Europe
- 5.6.4 Asia-Pacific
- 5.6.4.1 China
- 5.6.4.2 India
- 5.6.4.3 Japan
- 5.6.4.4 South Korea
- 5.6.4.5 Singapore
- 5.6.4.6 Malaysia
- 5.6.4.7 Australia
- 5.6.4.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.6.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.6.5.1 Middle East
- 5.6.5.1.1 United Arab Emirates
- 5.6.5.1.2 Saudi Arabia
- 5.6.5.1.3 Turkey
- 5.6.5.1.4 Rest of Middle East
- 5.6.5.2 Africa
- 5.6.5.2.1 South Africa
- 5.6.5.2.2 Nigeria
- 5.6.5.2.3 Egypt
- 5.6.5.2.4 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
- 6.4.1 Flowserve Corporation
- 6.4.2 Emerson Electric Co.
- 6.4.3 IMI plc
- 6.4.4 CIRCOR International Inc.
- 6.4.5 L&T Valves Ltd.
- 6.4.6 Koso Kent Introl Ltd.
- 6.4.7 Parcol SpA
- 6.4.8 Master Flo Valve Inc.
- 6.4.9 Wuxi Smart Auto-Control Co. Ltd.
- 6.4.10 Metso Oyj
- 6.4.11 Velan Inc.
- 6.4.12 Trillium Flow Technologies
- 6.4.13 Baker Hughes (Masoneilan)
- 6.4.14 KSB SE & Co. KGaA
- 6.4.15 BONOMI Industries
- 6.4.16 Clorius Controls A/S
- 6.4.17 Crane ChemPharma & Energy
- 6.4.18 Neway Valve (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
- 6.4.19 Duyar Valve A.S.
- 6.4.20 AVK Holding A/S
- 6.4.21 SAMSON AG
- 6.4.22 Böhmer GmbH
- 6.4.23 Badger Meter Inc.
- 6.4.24 Fujikin Inc.
- 6.4.25 OMB Valves S.p.A.

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment

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Global Hybrid Valve Market Report Scope

The hybrid valves are mechanically and electrically operating valves that are deployed for the smooth flow of liquid to increase the efficiency of metering pumps.

The Hybrid Valve Market is Segmented by End-user Industry (Oil & Gas, Wastewater Management, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, and Other End-user Industries) and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD million for all the above segments.

By Valve Type	Globe Hybrid Valves
	Ball Hybrid Valves
	Plug Hybrid Valves
	Others (Butterfly, Diaphragm)
By Material	Stainless Steel
	Duplex/Super-duplex Steel
	Alloy and Carbon Steel
	Others (Bronze, Titanium, Composite)
By Pressure Class	≤1500 psi
	1501–4500 psi
	>4500 psi
By Actuation Method	Pneumatic
	Hydraulic
	Electric
	Electro-hydraulic/Smart
By End-user Industry	Oil and Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
	Power Generation and Hydrogen/CCUS
	Chemicals and Petrochemicals
	Water and Wastewater Management
	Food and Beverage
	Other End-user Industries

By Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	South America	Brazil
		Argentina
		Chile
		Rest of South America

	Europe	Germany
		United Kingdom
		France
		Italy
		Spain
		Russia
		Rest of Europe

	Asia-Pacific	China
		India
		Japan
		South Korea
		Singapore
		Malaysia
		Australia
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

	Middle East and Africa	Middle East	United Arab Emirates
			Saudi Arabia
			Turkey
			Rest of Middle East

		Africa	South Africa
			Nigeria
			Egypt
			Rest of Africa

By Valve Type

Globe Hybrid Valves

Ball Hybrid Valves

Plug Hybrid Valves

Others (Butterfly, Diaphragm)

By Material

Stainless Steel

Duplex/Super-duplex Steel

Alloy and Carbon Steel

Others (Bronze, Titanium, Composite)

By Pressure Class

≤1500 psi

1501–4500 psi

>4500 psi

By Actuation Method

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Electric

Electro-hydraulic/Smart

By End-user Industry

Oil and Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)

Power Generation and Hydrogen/CCUS

Chemicals and Petrochemicals

Water and Wastewater Management

Food and Beverage

Other End-user Industries

By Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
South America	Brazil
	Argentina
	Chile
	Rest of South America
Europe	Germany
	United Kingdom
	France
	Italy
	Spain
	Russia
	Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific	China
	India
	Japan
	South Korea
	Singapore
	Malaysia
	Australia
	Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East and Africa	Middle East	United Arab Emirates
		Saudi Arabia
		Turkey
		Rest of Middle East

	Africa	South Africa
		Nigeria
		Egypt
		Rest of Africa

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the hybrid valve market?

The hybrid valve market size stood at USD 2.09 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2.77 billion by 2030.

Which valve type dominates global revenue?

Globe hybrids lead with 36.4% hybrid valve market share, valued for precise throttling in critical loops.

Where is regional demand strongest?

Asia-Pacific accounts for 37.2% of global sales, driven by large refinery and petrochemical projects.

What CAGR is expected for smart actuation solutions?

Electro-hydraulic and intelligent actuators are forecast to grow at 6.8% through 2030, outpacing pneumatic growth.

What CAGR is expected for smart actuation solutions?

Electro-hydraulic and intelligent actuators are forecast to grow at 6.8% through 2030, outpacing pneumatic growth.

How are green-hydrogen projects influencing material selection?

High-cycle electrolyzer service pushes demand toward titanium, duplex, and composite alloys that resist hydrogen embrittlement.

Are upfront costs a barrier to adoption?

Yes, hybrid systems can cost 40-60% more than conventional valves, although predictive maintenance savings often offset the premium over the asset life.