The FPSO market in Middle East & Africa is expected to grow from US$ 2,679.60 million in 2021 to US$ 4,682.18 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2021 to 2028.
Subsea technologies witnessing technological advancements is the major factor driving the growth of the Middle East & Africa FPSO market. Oil & gas companies are adopting new technologies owing to the advancements in offshore technologies, such as separable turret, cylindrical hull designs, and double hull designs. Further, technological advancements in floating production storage and offloading over other production systems such as digitalization of FPSO and penetration of IoT and automation in the oil & gas industry, increasing focus of market players on R&D activities, and development of new products are expected to create positive trends for the Middle East & Africa FPSO market growth in the coming years.
Advancements in drilling technology, dynamic positioning equipment, and floating production and drilling units have made prospects viable that were previously unreachable. Technological advancements have made new areas accessible. Thus, the advancements in subsea technology are likely to increase the adoption of advanced oil and gas extraction and production processes, which is expected to boost the growth of the Middle East & Africa FPSO market in the coming years.
With new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the Middle East & Africa FPSO market at a notable CAGR during the forecast period.
The Middle East & Africa FPSO market is segmented into water-depth, hull, mooring, construction, and country. Based on water depth, the Middle East & Africa FPSO market is segmented as shallow water, deep water, and ultra-deep water. Deep water segment held the largest market share in 2021. Based on hull, the Middle East & Africa FPSO market is bifurcated into single hull and double hull. Double hull segment held the largest market share in 2021. Based on mooring, the Middle East & Africa FPSO market is segmented as spread mooring and disconnectable mooring. Spread mooring segment held the largest market share in 2021. Based on construction, the Middle East & Africa FPSO market is fragmented as newly built and converted. The newly built segment held the largest market share in 2021. Based on country, the Middle East & Africa FPSO market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. Further, South Africa held the largest market share in 2021.
Bumi Armada Berhad; BW Offshore; CNOOC Limited; Energies; Equinor ASA; Exxon Mobil Corporation; MODEC, Inc; Petrobras; SBM Offshore; and Shell Plc are among the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa FPSO market.