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The global floating production systems market is driven by increasing offshore exploration, cost-effectiveness, technological advancements, rising energy demand, and the focus on deep water exploration. These factors are spurring the adoption of floating systems, such as FPSOs and FLNG vessels, in the offshore energy sector. Additionally, the flexibility of floating production systems and their ability to extract hydrocarbons from marginal fields contribute to their growing prominence.

However, the global floating production systems market faces restraints, including high initial investment, technical complexity, environmental and regulatory concerns, and market sensitivity to oil and gas price fluctuations. Despite these challenges, the market continues to grow, driven by collective efforts to address them and capitalize on market drivers.

Drivers 

Increasing Offshore Exploration and Production Activities

Increasing offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities have fueled the demand for floating production systems as a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for tapping into deep water reserves and meeting global energy demand.

The offshore oil and gas industry plays a significant role in meeting global energy demands, with over a quarter of the current supply coming from offshore sources. The major contributors to offshore production are regions like the Middle East, the North Sea, Brazil, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caspian Sea. While offshore oil production has remained relatively stable since 2000, natural gas output from offshore fields has experienced remarkable growth, increasing by more than 50% during the same period. 

The oil and gas industry experienced a surge in offshore exploration and production activities in 2022. This resulted in new global oil and gas discoveries reaching a remarkable value of USD 33 billion at base price, the highest in over a decade. The major discoveries in countries like Namibia, Guyana, Brazil, and Algeria played a significant role in driving this remarkable growth in exploration, signaling the industry's continued focus on tapping into new offshore reserves to meet the rising global energy demand.

In response to surging oil prices and Europe's increasing energy demand amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, global oil companies are redirecting their focus towards increasing offshore exploration and production activities. This shift is marked by a reversal in the declining trend of investment in decades-long offshore projects, even in remote iceberg waters far off Canada's Atlantic coast.

The global annual greenfield capital expenditure (capex) in the offshore sector surpassed the significant milestone of USD 100 billion in 2022, marking a remarkable increase in investments in offshore projects. This upward trend is expected to continue in 2023, with the industry projected to breach the USD 100 billion threshold for two consecutive years, a feat not seen since 2012 and 2013. 

The motivation behind these massive investments lies in the profitability of offshore drilling. Many of these projects are designed for long-term oil extraction, signifying the confidence in sustained returns by the oil and gas companies.

As global oil companies invest billions of dollars into offshore drilling projects, the demand for floating production systems, such as FPSOs and FLNG vessels, rises significantly. These systems offer viable solutions for extracting and processing hydrocarbons in deep water and remote offshore fields where fixed platforms are not feasible or economically viable.

These floating production systems are favored for their flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for various offshore projects. As oil companies focus on tapping into new offshore reserves, the demand for these systems to support production activities also rises.

As the industry continues to expand into more challenging offshore locations, floating production systems are expected to play an increasingly significant role in the global energy landscape.

Segment Analysis

By Type

The segment of Floating Production Storage and Offloading market (FPSO) is expected to dominate the global floating production sector by type. FPSOs have consistently been a popular choice for offshore oil and gas production due to their versatility, cost-effectiveness, and ability to handle a wide range of field sizes and production requirements. These systems combine production, storage, and offloading capabilities on a single vessel, making them suitable for various offshore projects, including deep water and remote locations.

The popularity of FPSOs is driven by their flexibility in accommodating different reservoir characteristics and production rates, as well as their ability to be redeployed to new fields once production is complete. Additionally, advancements in FPSO technology have improved their efficiency, safety, and environmental performance, making them a preferred option for oil and gas operators worldwide.

While other types of floating production systems, such as Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) vessels and Floating Production Units (FPUs), also play significant roles in the market, FPSOs are expected to continue dominating the global floating production systems market due to their wide-ranging applications and adaptability to various offshore projects.

Current Scenario of the Industry

The global floating production systems market is currently in a strong and stable position due to increased offshore drilling activities. According to the World Energy Report's latest assessment, the floating production market is booming.

Currently, there is a significant surge in floating production projects globally, with 40 projects in the planning stage set to move to the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract stage within the next 18 months. Among these projects, there are over 25 contracts for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, several production semis, and eight contracts for Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facilities. 

Additionally, more than 90 production floater contracts are planned for award within the next 18 to 60 months. These developments highlight the strong momentum in the global floating production systems market, with an increasing focus on tapping into offshore reserves and enhancing energy production capabilities.

Recent Key Developments

• In July 2023, Shell announced a significant fourth hydrocarbon discovery off the coast of Namibia, signaling further potential in the region's oil and gas reserves.
• Petrofac Ltd., based in London, has signed a facilities management contract with CNR International for the Espoir Ivoirien FPSO vessel offshore the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Petrofac's asset solutions business will provide integrated services for the FPSO.
• Australian energy company Woodside Energy has awarded a substantial contract worth USD 1.19 billion to a major South Korean shipyard, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, for the construction of a floating production unit (FPU). The project entails building a 44,000-ton offshore platform, with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, a subsidiary of HD Korea Shipbuilding, undertaking the construction responsibilities.
• In May 2023, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), an Indian state-owned entity, achieved significant success with two major crude oil and natural gas discoveries in the Arabian Sea blocks off the Mumbai coast. These discoveries mark a notable advancement in India's efforts to tap into its offshore hydrocarbon reserves and reinforce the importance of the floating production systems market in the region.
• Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. (Keppel O&M) has secured contracts valued at approximately S$75 million (US$54.5 million) for the refurbishment and completion of two floating production units (FPUs). The contracts were awarded to Keppel AmFELS in the U.S. and Keppel Shipyard in Singapore, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Keppel O&M.

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North America: United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Rest of North America

Europe: Germany, France, the United Kingdom (UK), Russia, and the Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Rest of APAC

South America: Brazil, Guyana, etc.

Middle East and Africa

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