세계의 해저 펌프 시장 규모는 2024년 18억 7,000만 달러에 달했습니다. 향후 IMARC Group은 2033년까지 30억 4,000만 달러에 달하고, 2025-2033년까지 5.5%의 성장률(CAGR)을 보일 것으로 예측했습니다. 세계 시장은 지속적인 기술의 진보, 노후화된 인프라의 확대와 근대화, 비용효율과 운영 우수성에 대한 강한 고집, 세계의 에너지 수요 증가와 엄격한 안전·환경기준 등이 주요인이 되고 있습니다.
해양석유 및 가스탐사 증가
육상에서 기존의 석유 및 가스 매장량이 희소해짐에 따라 에너지 기업은 보다 깊고 어려운 환경에 있는 경우가 많은 해양 매장량에 중점을 옮기고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2021년 시점에서 해외 석유 및 가스 산업은 세계 원유 생산량의 약 30%를 차지했습니다. 또 2024년 7월 중국 해양석유총공사(CNOOC)는 발해만 중생대의 매몰 구릉으로 중국 앞바다의 새로운 석유 및 가스전을 발견해 ‘주요 탐광의 돌파구’를 열었습니다. LK7-1-1 시굴은 깊이 약 4,400m로 굴착되어 76m의 석유 및 가스의 페이존을 만났습니다. 펌프는 이러한 해저 갱장에서 지표로의 탄화수소 흐름을 유지하는데 매우 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이러한 요인은 해저 펌프 '시장 점유율에 더 기여하고 있습니다.
심해 매장량에 대한 주목의 고조
심해나 초심해의 석유 및 가스 매장량의 탐사 및 개발이 활발해지고 있는 것이, 전용 기기 수요를 밀어 올리고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 원유 생산에서 가장 중요한 분지 중 하나인 퍼미언 베이스에서는 오래된 갱정에서 생산량이 감소하기 시작하고, 이 지역에서 발견의 여지는 제한되어 있습니다. 그 결과, 석유 및 가스 부문은 수요 증가에 대응하는 석유 및 가스를 찾고 보다 깊은 장소에 초점을 옮기고 있습니다. 이러한 까다로운 환경으로의 진출은 첨단 해저 펌프 솔루션의 필요성을 높이고 있습니다. 이러한 요인은 해저 펌프 시장 예측에 더욱 긍정적인 영향을 미칩니다.
인프라 개발에 대한 투자 증가
다양한 지역의 신흥 시장에서 해양 석유 및 가스 인프라에 대한 투자가 증가하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2024년 5월, Equinor와 그 트롤 파트너는 노르웨이 해안의 트롤 웨스트 가스 지역의 가스 인프라를 확대하기 위해 약 11억 3,000만 달러(120억 노르웨이 크로네)를 투자할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 투자 확대는 드릴링 플랫폼, 파이프라인, 해저 처리 장비, 부유식 생산 저장 적출 설비(FPSO)와 같은 해양 인프라의 건설을 지원합니다. 해저 펌프는 이 인프라에 필수적인 구성요소이며, 유체의 효율적인 흐름을 보장하고 운영의 신뢰성을 지원합니다. 이것은 해저 펌프 시장의 수익을 더욱 밀어 올리고 있습니다.
The global subsea pumps market size reached USD 1.87 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.04 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% during 2025-2033. The global market is primarily driven by continual technological advancements, the expansion and modernization of aging infrastructure, and a strong focus on cost efficiency and operational excellence, and the increasing global demand for energy and stringent safety and environmental standards.
Increasing Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration
As conventional oil and gas reserves on land become scarcer, energy companies are shifting their focus to offshore reserves, which are often located in deeper and more challenging environments. For instance, as of 2021, the offshore oil and gas industry was responsible for around 30% of world crude oil output. Also, in July 2024, CNOOC made a "major exploration breakthrough" in a Mesozoic buried hill in Bohai Bay by discovering a new oil and gas field offshore China. The LK7-1-1 exploratory well was bored and finished at a depth of roughly 4,400 m, encountering 76 m of oil and gas pay zones. The pumps play a pivotal role in maintaining the flow of hydrocarbons from these subsea wells to the surface. These factors are further contributing to the subsea pumps' market share.
Growing Focus on Deepwater Reserves
The growing exploration and development of deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas reserves are driving the demand for specialized equipment. For instance, in the Permian Basin, one of the most important basins in terms of crude oil, production from older wells begun to fall, leaving limited room for discovery in these areas. As a result, the oil and gas sector is moving its focus to deeper locations in the quest for oil and gas to meet the rising demand. The expansion into these challenging environments drives the need for advanced subsea pumping solutions. These factors are further positively influencing the subsea pump market forecast.
Risings Investments in Infrastructure Development
Emerging markets in various regions are witnessing increased investment in offshore oil and gas infrastructure. For instance, in May 2024, Equinor and its Troll partners announced to invest nearly $1.13 billion (NOK 12 billion) to expand the gas infrastructure in the Troll West gas region offshore Norway. Elevating investment supports the construction of offshore infrastructure such as drilling platforms, pipelines, subsea processing units, and floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels. Subsea pumps are integral components of this infrastructure, ensuring the efficient flow of fluids and supporting operational reliability. This is further bolstering the subsea pumps market revenue.
Helico-axial accounts for the majority of the market share
According to the subsea pumps market outlook, helico-axial pumps are dominating the market as they are particularly designed for subsea applications involving multiphase flows, where gas, oil, and water mixtures are present. Their unique design combines helical rotor blades and axial flow patterns, enabling them to efficiently handle high gas-to-liquid ratios. This capability is crucial in deepwater environments where gases are often present in extracted fluids. In addition to this, their robustness and reliability under challenging conditions, such as high pressures and varying flow rates, make them the go-to choice in many offshore operations.
Subsea boosting holds the largest share in the industry
According to the subsea pumps market overview, as the largest segment, subsea boosting involves increasing the pressure of the hydrocarbons extracted from subsea wells to ensure efficient transportation to the surface or processing facilities. This is particularly crucial in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments where natural reservoir pressure is insufficient for lifting the oil to the surface. Subsea boosting systems use pumps to overcome these challenges, enhancing the flow rate and ensuring the economic viability of deepwater operations. They are essential in fields with long tiebacks to host facilities and in reservoirs with low pressure.
Middle East and Africa leads the market, accounting for the largest subsea pumps market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. According to the report, Middle East and Africa accounted for the largest market share.
According to the subsea pumps market statistics, Middle East and Africa, being the largest segment, enhances significant offshore oil and gas reserves, particularly in countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Angola, and the UAE. The Middle East and Africa are known for their large-scale offshore projects and deep-water explorations, necessitating advanced subsea pumping technologies. For instance, in July 2024, Saipem secured two major offshore projects in Saudi Arabia through its established Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Saudi Aramco. The sum of these projects estimated USD 500 million total highlights Saipem's strategic place in the world's energy industry. Additionally, the region's strategic focus on maintaining its dominance in the global oil market fuels continual investments in offshore technologies, including subsea pumps.
Key players in the market are actively engaged in a variety of strategic initiatives to strengthen their market positions. These include investments in research and development to innovate and improve the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of their products, catering to the evolving needs of deepwater and ultra-deepwater operations. Many are forming strategic partnerships and collaborations with oil and gas companies to tailor their offerings to specific project requirements. Additionally, there's a significant focus on expanding global reach through mergers, acquisitions, and establishing new operational bases in strategic locations. Companies are also increasingly committing to sustainability, integrating environmental considerations into their product designs and operations to align with the broader industry shift towards cleaner and more responsible energy production.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include: