Underwater Pipelines Market 2024

Industry Size, Emerging Trends, Regions, Growth Insights, Opportunities, and Forecast By 2033

Underwater Pipelines Market by Product Type (Oil and Gas Pipelines, Water and Wastewater Pipelines, Chemical Pipelines), by Material Type (Steel Pipelines, Concrete, Polyethylene, Composite), by End-Use Industry (Oil & Gas, Energy, Municipal Water Services), and by Region – Global Share and Forecast to 2033

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Description

According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the Global Underwater Pipelines Market size is expected to reach USD 23,815.7 million by 2033, by exhibiting a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period (2024 – 2033). 

The underwater pipeline market is growing at an incredible rate due to the increasing demand from the energy sector and the transportation problems of oil, gas, and other resources from fields lying under the sea. Improved technological innovation has made laying and subsequent maintenance of submarine pipelines much easier, safer, more efficient, and cost-effective, further fueling the expansion of the market. These, in turn, depend on pipelines for secure and reliable transport to critical sectors of the economy, such as oil and gas, water and wastewater management, and telecommunications. Again, growing interest in the development of offshore renewable energy projects, primarily wind and tidal energy, is allowing acceleration in market growth. Geographically, North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific are in the lead in terms of investments and infrastructural development. It is no wonder then that innovation and strategic collaborations become almost a necessity should industry players desire to chalk out growth routes amidst growing concerns over the environment and strict regulatory frameworks that threaten to additionally increase the hefty installation cost.


Definition of the Underwater Pipelines

Underwater, also known as submarine or offshore pipelines, convey oil, gas, water, and many other products from their sources at sea to the land. They are crucial in bridging the vast distances between the shallow sea and the land, attaching the far-flung energies from the sea to the onshore facilities safely and effectively.


Global Underwater Pipelines Market Dynamics

Drivers: Increasing Energy Demand

Growth in underwater pipeline network installations is largely driven by increasing global energy demand, thereby resulting in efficient transportation of resources from offshore oil and gas fields. Energy companies are now venturing into offshore exploration as traditional onshore reserves are either depleted or becoming increasingly difficult to access to meet the rising consumption levels from industries, households, and the transportation sector.

The infrastructure needed is underwater: voluminously and achingly far with submarine pipelines for transferring resources extracted in offshore oil and gas fields to onshore processing installations. This drives great investments in advancing and constructing cutting-edge underwater pipeline infrastructure, which supports and is being invested in. Developing underwater gas pipeline infrastructures will also contribute to the further potential role of countries with energy mix diversification and access to stable energy supply. These pipelines ensure the continuous flow of oil and gas. As such, these pipelines also become sureties for energy security and economic stability within the varying world energy markets.

Challenges: Environmental Concerns

Environmental issues are important in the underwater pipeline market since they have great potential to cause damage to marine ecosystems, and oil spills might occur. Underwater pipelines change the structure of seabed during laying or other operations, disrupt habitats, and destroy the lives of marine organisms. Pipelines have large accidental spill risks that could bring really serious permanent impairments to the marine flora and fauna and even contaminate water resources. These environmental threats have made governments and regulatory bodies introduce stringent regulations on the protection of the marine environment. 

Compliance most often means strict environmental impact assessments, embracing state-of-the-art safety measures, and continuous follow-ups in pipeline operations. In this regard, these environmental challenges increase operational costs and require constant innovation to follow the best practices in reducing risks and ensuring sustainable underwater pipeline development.


Scope of the Global Underwater Pipelines Market 

The study categorizes the Underwater Pipelines market based on product type, material type, and line type area at the regional and global levels.

By Product Type Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Oil and Gas Pipelines
  • Water and Wastewater Pipelines
  • Chemical Pipelines 

By Material Type Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Steel Pipelines
  • Concrete
  • Polyethylene
  • Composite

By End-Use Industry Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy 
  • Municipal Water Services
  • Chemical Industry 
  • Others

By Region Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • North America 
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe 
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Poland
    • Russia
    • The Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Czech Republic
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific 
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
    • Australia & New Zealand
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
    • Rest of South America
  • The Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa
    • Northern Africa
    • Rest of MEA

Natural gas segment accounts for the largest market share by product type 

Based on the product type, the market is divided into natural gas, refined products, and crude oil. The natural gas segment accounted for the largest global Underwater Pipelines market share. This will be chiefly driven by the growing global demand for cleaner sources of energy and by the increasing share of natural gas in the mix. There are abundant offshore reserves of natural gas, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, and Persian Gulf, where underwater pipelines efficiently bring the gas with underwater pipelines from deep-sea wells into onshore processing facilities and distribution pipelines. Besides, technological innovation in the area of liquefied natural gas adds strength to the transportation of natural gas through underwater pipelines over long distances. The extraction and transport of natural gas are associated with reliability, efficiency, and environmental benefits that make it dominant in the underwater pipeline market worldwide.

North America accounted for the largest market share by Region

Based on the regions, the global market of Underwater Pipelines has been segmented across North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, South America, and Asia-Pacific. North America dominates the market for underwater pipelines because of its massive offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. In this region, there has been much offshore exploration and production over the years, which has been supported by advanced technology and infrastructure for underwater pipeline systems. The hydrocarbon reserves of the Gulf of Mexico are a significant share of the offshore global output, necessitating the construction of huge webs of pipelines to move crude oil and natural gas from deep-sea drilling platforms to onshore refineries and distribution centers. 

The North American regulatory environment and this industry's experience further serve to ensure that the projects are delivered at a faster-than-average pace in hostile environs that include hurricanes and environmentalist opposition while adhering to stringent environmental criteria. This robust industry ecosystem, along with likely incessant investments in pipeline infrastructure and technology, will continue to cement North America's leadership position in the underwater pipelines market.


Competitive Landscape: Global Underwater Pipelines Market 

The global market for underwater pipelines includes an intensely competitive landscape with key players who have certain expertise in laying, maintaining, and developing pipeline technologies. Companies around the world have to base their competition on technological innovation, project execution capabilities, and strict adherence to both safety and environmental standards. The market leaders, through strategic collaboration with energy firms and governments, manage to win contracts related to offshore oil and gas exploration, renewable energy projects, and water management solutions.

Major players in the global Underwater Pipelines market are: 

  • LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED
  • SAIPEM SpA
  • Allseas
  • ArcelorMittal SA
  • China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Atteris Pty. Ltd.
  • McDermott International Ltd.
  • SUBSEA7
  • JFE Holdings Inc.
  • John Wood Group PLC
  • National Petroleum Construction Co.
  • Nippon Steel Corp
  • Salzgitter AG
  • Petrofac Limited
  • Penspen
  • TechnipFMC plc
  • Furgo
  • TechnipFMC plc
  • Tenaris SA
  • Sapura Energy Berhad
  • Other Major Players

Recent Developments 

  • In January 2022, The major Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installations (EPCI) contract for the offshore scope of works related to the QatarEnergy North Field Expansion Project was awarded to McDermott Middle East, Incorporated. After the expansion project, liquefied natural gas production capacity will increase from 77 million tonnes per annum to 126 million tonnes per annum of the State of Qatar.
  • In April 2022,  Worley announced that it had been awarded a contract to deliver major front-end engineering design services for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline. When completed, the more than four 349-mile-long gas pipeline will connect Nigeria with Morocco, travel through 11 West African countries, and reach Europe.

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  • PUBLISHED ON: MARCH, 2024
  • BASE YEAR: 2023
  • FORECAST PERIOD: 2024-2033
  • STUDY PERIOD: 2019 - 2033
  • COMPANIES COVERED: 15
  • COUNTRIES COVERED: 24
  • NO OF PAGES: 312

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