심해 탄화수소 탐사 시장 - 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측 : 부문별, 탐사 단계별, 수심별, 기술별, 장비 유형별, 지역별, 경쟁별(2020-2030년)
Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented, By Exploration Phase, By Water Depth, By Technology, By Equipment Type, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F
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리서치사:TechSci Research
발행일:2025년 07월
페이지 정보:영문 180 Pages
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한글목차
심해 탄화수소 탐사 시장의 2024년 시장 규모는 479억 9,000만 달러로 평가되었으며, 2030년에는 820억 2,000만 달러에 달하고, CAGR 9.18%로 성장할 것으로 예측됩니다.
이 시장은 일반적으로 수심 500m 이상의 심해저에 있는 석유 및 가스 매장량의 확인, 평가 및 추출과 관련된 전 세계 활동으로 구성됩니다. 이 시장의 업무에는 지진 탐사, 지질학적 모델링, 시추, 시추, 시추, 저류층 평가 등이 포함되며, 기술적으로 복잡한 해양 환경에서 탄화수소 광구의 위치 확인 및 정량화를 목표로 합니다.
The Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market was valued at USD 47.99 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 82.02 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.18%. This market comprises global activities related to identifying, assessing, and extracting oil and gas reserves situated beneath deep ocean beds, generally at depths beyond 500 meters. Operations within this market include seismic surveys, geological modeling, exploratory drilling, well logging, and reservoir evaluations, all aimed at locating and quantifying hydrocarbon deposits in technically complex offshore environments.
Market Overview
Forecast Period
2026-2030
Market Size 2024
USD 47.99 Billion
Market Size 2030
USD 82.02 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030
9.18%
Fastest Growing Segment
Post-Drilling
Largest Market
North America
Key Market Drivers
Rising Global Energy Demand and Decline of Onshore Reserves
The growing global energy requirement, combined with the gradual depletion of traditional onshore oil and gas fields, is a major force propelling the deepwater hydrocarbon exploration market. Rapid industrial development and urban expansion, particularly in emerging economies like India, China, and parts of Southeast Asia, continue to drive up energy consumption. This increasing demand places strain on existing energy supply systems and requires exploration of untapped reserves to ensure future energy security.
Many onshore reserves have reached maturity, offering diminishing yields and lower investment returns. Consequently, oil and gas companies are shifting focus toward offshore and deepwater fields, which present considerable hydrocarbon potential. Regions such as the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Brazil (pre-salt basins), West Africa, and Southeast Asia are emerging as key zones for exploration. Moreover, improvements in seismic imaging, deepwater drilling technologies, and floating production systems have enhanced the feasibility of accessing these challenging reserves. Nations aiming to reduce import reliance are also investing strategically in offshore hydrocarbon development to bolster domestic energy production.
Key Market Challenges
High Operational Costs and Economic Viability
A significant barrier to deepwater hydrocarbon exploration lies in the high capital and operational expenditures required. Developing a single deepwater project from exploration through production can cost billions of dollars, given the need for advanced technologies and specialized equipment. Unlike shallow-water or land-based drilling, deepwater operations require sophisticated systems such as dynamic positioning, subsea production tools, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units.
Additionally, the logistical complexities of transporting equipment, supplies, and personnel to offshore sites further increase project costs. These financial demands may deter smaller operators or delay project timelines in regions with limited economic resources, thereby impacting the pace of exploration and development.
Key Market Trends
Advancements in Subsea Drilling and Robotic Technologies
The deepwater hydrocarbon exploration sector is undergoing transformation with rapid developments in subsea drilling and robotics. Operators are increasingly relying on advanced remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) fitted with cutting-edge sensors and navigation systems to enhance operational safety and efficiency. These technologies minimize human exposure to high-risk environments and reduce costs while ensuring consistent performance under extreme subsea conditions.
The fusion of real-time analytics with robotic capabilities allows for more accurate geological mapping and precise drilling, accelerating the identification of viable hydrocarbon zones. Modern rigs now offer extended reach and depth capacity, enabling access to ultra-deepwater reserves. Enhanced subsea systems, such as advanced blowout preventers, risers, and digital control mechanisms, offer better resilience and quicker response times. Automated inspection and maintenance tools are also gaining prominence, helping reduce downtime and prolonging equipment lifespan while aligning with sustainability and environmental protection goals.
Key Market Players
ExxonMobil Corporation
Chevron Corporation
Royal Dutch Shell plc
BP plc
TotalEnergies SE
Equinor ASA
Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.)
Eni S.p.A.
CNOOC Limited
Woodside Energy Group Ltd
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market, By Exploration Phase:
Pre-Drilling
Post-Drilling
Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market, By Water Depth:
0-500 Meters
500-1,500 Meters
1,500-3,000 Meters
3,000+ Meters
Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market, By Technology:
3D Seismic Imaging
4D Seismic Imaging
Well Logging
Core Sampling
Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market, By Equipment Type:
Drilling Rigs
Floating Production Systems
Subsea Systems
Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market, By Region:
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
Turkey
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Formulation of the Scope
2.4. Assumptions and Limitations
2.5. Sources of Research
2.5.1. Secondary Research
2.5.2. Primary Research
2.6. Approach for the Market Study
2.6.1. The Bottom-Up Approach
2.6.2. The Top-Down Approach
2.7. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
2.8. Forecasting Methodology
2.8.1. Data Triangulation & Validation
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Exploration Phase (Pre-Drilling, Post-Drilling)
5.2.2. By Water Depth (0-500 Meters, 500-1,500 Meters, 1,500-3,000 Meters, 3,000+ Meters)
5.2.3. By Technology (3D Seismic Imaging, 4D Seismic Imaging, Well Logging, Core Sampling)
5.2.4. By Equipment Type (Drilling Rigs, Floating Production Systems, Subsea Systems)
5.2.5. By Region
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map
6. North America Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Exploration Phase
6.2.2. By Water Depth
6.2.3. By Technology
6.2.4. By Equipment Type
6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Exploration Phase
6.3.1.2.2. By Water Depth
6.3.1.2.3. By Technology
6.3.1.2.4. By Equipment Type
6.3.2. Canada Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Exploration Phase
6.3.2.2.2. By Water Depth
6.3.2.2.3. By Technology
6.3.2.2.4. By Equipment Type
6.3.3. Mexico Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Exploration Phase
6.3.3.2.2. By Water Depth
6.3.3.2.3. By Technology
6.3.3.2.4. By Equipment Type
7. Europe Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Exploration Phase
7.2.2. By Water Depth
7.2.3. By Technology
7.2.4. By Equipment Type
7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Exploration Phase
7.3.1.2.2. By Water Depth
7.3.1.2.3. By Technology
7.3.1.2.4. By Equipment Type
7.3.2. United Kingdom Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Exploration Phase
7.3.2.2.2. By Water Depth
7.3.2.2.3. By Technology
7.3.2.2.4. By Equipment Type
7.3.3. Italy Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Exploration Phase
7.3.3.2.2. By Water Depth
7.3.3.2.3. By Technology
7.3.3.2.4. By Equipment Type
7.3.4. France Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Exploration Phase
7.3.4.2.2. By Water Depth
7.3.4.2.3. By Technology
7.3.4.2.4. By Equipment Type
7.3.5. Spain Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Exploration Phase
7.3.5.2.2. By Water Depth
7.3.5.2.3. By Technology
7.3.5.2.4. By Equipment Type
8. Asia-Pacific Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Exploration Phase
8.2.2. By Water Depth
8.2.3. By Technology
8.2.4. By Equipment Type
8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Exploration Phase
8.3.1.2.2. By Water Depth
8.3.1.2.3. By Technology
8.3.1.2.4. By Equipment Type
8.3.2. India Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Exploration Phase
8.3.2.2.2. By Water Depth
8.3.2.2.3. By Technology
8.3.2.2.4. By Equipment Type
8.3.3. Japan Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Exploration Phase
8.3.3.2.2. By Water Depth
8.3.3.2.3. By Technology
8.3.3.2.4. By Equipment Type
8.3.4. South Korea Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Exploration Phase
8.3.4.2.2. By Water Depth
8.3.4.2.3. By Technology
8.3.4.2.4. By Equipment Type
8.3.5. Australia Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Exploration Phase
8.3.5.2.2. By Water Depth
8.3.5.2.3. By Technology
8.3.5.2.4. By Equipment Type
9. South America Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Exploration Phase
9.2.2. By Water Depth
9.2.3. By Technology
9.2.4. By Equipment Type
9.2.5. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Brazil Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Exploration Phase
9.3.1.2.2. By Water Depth
9.3.1.2.3. By Technology
9.3.1.2.4. By Equipment Type
9.3.2. Argentina Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Exploration Phase
9.3.2.2.2. By Water Depth
9.3.2.2.3. By Technology
9.3.2.2.4. By Equipment Type
9.3.3. Colombia Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Exploration Phase
9.3.3.2.2. By Water Depth
9.3.3.2.3. By Technology
9.3.3.2.4. By Equipment Type
10. Middle East and Africa Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Exploration Phase
10.2.2. By Water Depth
10.2.3. By Technology
10.2.4. By Equipment Type
10.2.5. By Country
10.3. Middle East and Africa: Country Analysis
10.3.1. South Africa Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Exploration Phase
10.3.1.2.2. By Water Depth
10.3.1.2.3. By Technology
10.3.1.2.4. By Equipment Type
10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Exploration Phase
10.3.2.2.2. By Water Depth
10.3.2.2.3. By Technology
10.3.2.2.4. By Equipment Type
10.3.3. UAE Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Exploration Phase
10.3.3.2.2. By Water Depth
10.3.3.2.3. By Technology
10.3.3.2.4. By Equipment Type
10.3.4. Kuwait Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
10.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.4.1.1. By Value
10.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.4.2.1. By Exploration Phase
10.3.4.2.2. By Water Depth
10.3.4.2.3. By Technology
10.3.4.2.4. By Equipment Type
10.3.5. Turkey Deepwater Hydrocarbon Exploration Market Outlook
