Subsea Flowlines Market Analysis
The deep water depth segment is projected to observe gains at nearly 7.5% up to 2032 and is set to witness substantial growth, driven by the presence of oil fields and the production of natural gas and oil. Increasing investments in deep and ultra-deep hydrocarbon fields along with growing emphasis on production of petrochemical products to cater to the rising demand will significantly contribute to positive industry outlook. Moreover, the shifting emphasis on reducing dependence on imported energy resources along with a surge in investments in ultra-deep offshore oil fields, complementing a favorable industry outlook.
- The Middle East & Africa subsea flowlines market size surpassed USD 1.1 billion in 2023, propelled by escalating investments in the exploration of newly discovered crude oil reserves and a favorable outlook for the development of unconventional resources. Fors instance, in May 2022, ADNOC revealed three significant oil discoveries, at Bu Hasa, largest onshore field of Abu Dhabi, boasting a robust crude oil production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. The discovery at Bu Hasa comprises of 500 million barrels of oil from an exploration well within the field.
- Shifting emphasis on the digitalization and automation of drilling operations, strategically aimed at boosting crude oil production rates is set to influence the subsea flowlines market outlook. The region's abundant offshore oil and gas reserves, coupled with ongoing exploration and production activities, and the presence of well-established oil and gas companies, will play a pivotal role in amplifying the dynamics of the business landscape. For instance, in March 2022, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company granted framework agreements valued at USD 658 million, aimed at the extensive expansion of drilling operations and the augmentation of crude oil production capacity. In addition, the introduction of government policies and regulations, coupled with the increasing demand for energy resources, is expected to further fuel the industry's expansion.