Oil & Gas Pipeline Market Trends

Global Oil and Gas Pipelines Market Overview

Oil and Gas Pipelines Market Size was valued at USD 63.8 Billion in 2022. The oil and gas pipelines market industry is projected to grow from USD 68.904 Billion in 2023 to USD 127.536 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.00% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).  A significant market driver anticipated to fuel the expansion of the worldwide oil and gas pipelines market is the rising demand for natural gas and oil in both the residential and commercial sectors.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Oil and Gas Pipelines Market Trends

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  Increasing Demand for Natural Gas and Oil is Driving the Market Growth

  
  

The global demand for gas and oil serves as the main driving force behind pipeline construction in the oil and gas pipeline market. Because natural gas and oil power the world's industries, economy, and population, this demand is crucial. Pipeline development needs to be given top priority because fossil fuels are what power transportation, electricity generation, and heating. Resources are efficiently moved via these pipelines from production hubs to distribution hubs and final consumers.

In addition, industry and urbanization are contributing to the increase in the global population. The demand for gas and oil is increased by these factors. Therefore, in order to guarantee a continuous supply of these essential energy sources, a massive pipeline network needs to be maintained and extended. Expanding infrastructure is necessary to sustainably and efficiently meet the world's growing energy needs.

The industry is growing because pipeline companies take an active approach to replacing, repairing, and maintaining aging pipes. This strategic endeavor is essential to the growth and advancement of these businesses. The problems of corrosion, leakage, and structural deterioration are inevitable for pipelines as they go through their lives. These problems not only jeopardize the pipelines' safety but also reduce their operational effectiveness. 

Pipeline businesses are highly motivated to devote resources to maintenance, repair, and replacement projects in response to these difficulties. The execution of these steps ensures the continuous security and reliability of oil and gas transportation, enhances operational efficiency, reduces environmental risks, and conforms to stringent regulatory obligations. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that these undertakings often involve the incorporation of state-of-the-art technology and materials, thereby creating opportunities for new concepts and promoting economic expansion in the industry.

The international sector offers encouraging chances for diversification through the construction of pipelines specifically designed for carbon capture and storage (CCS) or hydrogen. There is a noticeable increase in demand for hydrogen infrastructure due to the increased attention being paid on a worldwide scale to reduce carbon emissions and switch to cleaner energy sources. 

The development and expansion of green and blue hydrogen generation plants depend on this infrastructure. Moreover, it is critical to stress how important it is to apply CCS technology as a critical step in addressing and lowering carbon emissions from power production and industrial activities. By strategically expanding into these industries, pipeline companies can benefit from their existing infrastructure and experience. 

Through this move, they may tap into rapidly expanding markets and play a significant role in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy future. This will allow these businesses to maintain their profitability and long-term viability in the face of a changing energy environment. Thus, driving the oil and gas pipelines market revenue.

Oil and Gas Pipelines Market Segment Insights:

Oil and Gas Pipelines Oil Type Insights

The Oil and Gas Pipelines Market segmentation, based on oil type includes Crude Oil Pipeline and Natural Gas Pipeline. The natural oil pipeline segment dominated the market. Pipelines carrying natural gas carry gas from stationary facilities to other locations, including homes and export facilities. 

There are three systems engaged in the process: distribution, gathering, and transmission. As with crude oil gathering systems, natural gas collecting systems take raw material from producing wells and transport it from facilities to refineries and ports via massive transmission pipelines.

Oil and Gas Pipelines Application Insights

The Oil and Gas Pipelines Market segmentation, based on application, includes Onshore and Offshore. The offshore category generated the most income. Offshore pipelines are the mainstay of offshore oil and gas developments. These pipes move gas and oil from submerged wells to the platform and back to the coast for shipping and processing. Gas or oil is moved between nations via the vast offshore pipeline network.

Figure 1: Oil and Gas Pipelines Market, by Application, 2024 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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Oil and Gas Pipelines Stream Type Insights

The Oil and Gas Pipelines Market segmentation, based on stream type, includes Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream. The midstream category generated the most income. This is because pipelines are widely used in the delivery of raw materials. Moreover, elements from both the upstream and midstream segments are occasionally incorporated into midstream operations. This is particularly true for storage and transportation, which increases the market share of oil and gas pipelines globally.

Oil and Gas Pipelines Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American oil and gas pipelines market area will dominate this market. The developed and extensive pipeline network in the region facilitates the movement of gas and oil resources throughout North America. The majority of the world's major producers of gas and oil are located in North America, and the region's pipeline network is crucial for facilitating cross-border trade, encouraging exports, and supplying energy to home markets. The region has seen large expenditures in pipeline construction, notably the expansion of pipes for the production of oil and shale gas.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: Oil And Gas Pipelines Market Share By Region 2022 (Usd Billion)

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Europe oil and gas pipelines market accounts for the second-largest market share. The market would be driven by the rise in E&P expenditures, the expansion of long-distance export lines, and significant investments in potential Nord Stream extensions to the Netherlands and South Stream. 

The aforementioned events reinforce the expectation that Europe's share will rise during the predicted period. Further, the German oil and gas pipelines market held the largest market share, and the UK oil and gas pipelines market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific Oil and Gas Pipelines Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032 as a result of the region's main nations' growing need for gas and oil. The Asia-Pacific region's largest users of gas and oil have historically been China and India, whose pipeline networks are expanding at rapid rates. Moreover, China’s oil and gas pipelines market held the largest market share, and the Indian oil and gas pipelines market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Oil and Gas Pipelines Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the oil and gas pipelines market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, oil and gas pipelines industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global oil and gas pipelines industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the oil and gas pipelines industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. 

Major players in the oil and gas pipelines market are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations includes Tenaris, Chevron Corporation, TMK Group, NIPPON STEEL ENGINEERING CO., LTD., NOV Inc., ConocoPhillips Company, SUBSEA 7, TechnipFMC pIc, Shell, and Welspun.

Product manufacturers and marketers of home textiles are Welspun India Ltd (WIL). The products offered by the company include bath rugs and mats, towels, area rugs, bath robes, utility bedding, bed sheets, and fashion bedding. In addition, it provides wound treatment, fem care, and diapers, as well as disposable items like wipes, curtains, and gowns. Products in the fields of medical, filtration, FMCG, automotive, aerospace, and thermal insulation are offered by the company for both consumer and industrial use.

Chevron Corp (Chevron) is a petroleum and natural gas integrated enterprise. It is involved in all stages of the production and exploration of oil and gas, from pipeline transportation and storage to the marketing, distribution, and refinement of the finished products. The company conducts exploration, extraction, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas. Additionally, it refines, markets, and distributes lubricants and transportation fuels and sells petrochemicals and additives. Facilities in its operational zones that convert gas to liquid are owned by Chevron.

Key Companies in the oil and gas pipelines market include

• Tenaris


• Chevron Corporation


• TMK Group


• NIPPON STEEL ENGINEERING CO., LTD.


• NOV Inc.


• ConocoPhillips Company


• SUBSEA 7


• TechnipFMC pIc, Shell


• Welspun

Oil and Gas Pipelines Industry Developments

December 2022:For the second phase of a natural gas pipeline in the Vaca Muerta shale region, Argentina obtained funding of USD 689 million from the Brazilian state development bank BNDES.June 2022:The Mumbai - Nagpur Pipeline Project (Part A) Section II contract was granted to Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) to lay and construct a steel gas pipeline, terminals, and related facilities for GAIL (India) Ltd.

Oil and Gas Pipelines Market Segmentation

Oil and Gas Pipelines Oil Type Outlook

• Crude Oil Pipeline


• Natural Gas Pipeline

Oil and Gas Pipelines Application Outlook

• Onshore


• Offshore

Oil and Gas Pipelines Stream Type Outlook

• Upstream


• Midstream


• Downstream

Oil and Gas Pipelines Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America