Subsea Manifolds Market size is predicted to reach USD 7 Billion by the end of 2036, growing at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period, i.e., 2024-2036. In the year 2023, the industry size of subsea manifolds was USD 4 Billion. In recent years, subsea production technologies have been profitable in comparison to topside production technologies.
To achieve optimal production levels, oil & gas exploration companies that operate in offshore producing fields with heavy oils and low reservoir pressures choose to deploy this technology. The main piece of equipment used to control the flow from subsea production wells to numerous production flowline headers in subsea manifold systems. In 2020, there were 483,326 wells in the US producing natural gas and gas condensate. Thus, the growing number of subsea wells is driving the growth of the subsea manifolds market.
Additionally, deepwater exploration cannot begin until subsea equipment used for resource extraction and transportation complies with regulations. Drilling equipment and pipes corrode and break down in the deep-sea environment due to high pressure and temperature fluctuations. This means that sophisticated machinery, including subsea manifolds with improved resistance to corrosion and weathering.
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2023 |
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2024-2036 |
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5% |
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Base Year Market Size (2023) |
USD 4 Billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2036) |
USD 7 Billion |
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Application (Production, Injection)
The production segment in the subsea manifolds market is estimated to gain the largest revenue share of about 54% in the year 2036. E&P businesses employ subsea manifolds for production purposes for a variety of functions, such as isolation, sampling, allocation management, and well-testing. These systems are submerged structures made of valves and piping that are created and developed to mix and guide the produced resources from the wells into several flow lines. The subsea production manifolds' adaptable design permits the simultaneous distribution of gas lift from several wells and flow line connections by the operators.
Furthermore, it is possible to achieve horizontal or vertical flow line connections with these technologies. Compact structural design, direct mounting to the intended foundation, reconfigurability via retrievable or internal pigging loops for round-trip pigging, and installation of an easier-to-install jumper are some of the advantages and features of the vertical flow line connections.
Type (Template Manifold, Cluster Manifold, Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM))
The pipeline end manifold (PLEM) segment for the subsea manifolds market is expected to hold a share of 43% during the projected period. Effective and dependable ways to move the generated hydrocarbons from the bottom to the surface are required as offshore oil and gas production grows. It is projected that by 2025, 28% of the world's crude oil production will come from offshore sources. High pressures and corrosive substances are just two of the challenging circumstances that PLEMs must endure in the subsea environment. They give the subsea pipes a safe point of connection, allowing hydrocarbons to be transferred without compromising the system's integrity.
Furthermore, access to previously unexplored offshore assets is now feasible due to developments in subsea technology. The necessity for PLEMs has increased as a result of the growth of already established subsea fields and the creation of new ones. Therefore, these factors are contributing to the expansion of the pipeline end manifold (PLEM) segment.
Our in-depth analysis of the subsea manifolds market includes the following segments:
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European Market Statistics
Subsea manifolds market in the European region, amongst the market in all the other regions, is set to hold the largest with a share of about 35% by the end of 2036. The market growth in the region is also expected on account of a developed offshore sector. Major producers of oil & gas, equipment, and services are situated close to the North Sea. Due to the ease with which technology, knowledge, and supply chain networks can be accessed, projects can be completed quickly and with dependable assistance. Russia is a significant producer and exporter of natural gas and oil, and the export of energy is vital to the country's economy.
Furthermore, the Russian government failed to establish any legislation or any meaningful measures to regulate hydraulic fracturing in the area. Additionally, Russia possesses the greatest undiscovered shale oil deposits in the world, offering participants excellent investment opportunities.
APAC Market Analysis
The APAC region will also witness huge growth for the subsea manifolds market during the forecast period and will hold the second position owing to supportive government policies in the region. The government’s initiatives to increase the region’s current shale gas production capacity along with the increasing acreage in shale basins are anticipated to propel subsea manifolds market expansion in this region. Moreover, the natural gas production in the Asia Pacific region is substantial, the production accounted for around 681 billion cubic meters in 2022.
The region’s exploration and production activities are likely to rise, and favorable government backing will help to boost offshore drilling in the nation. Through subsidies, the governments in the region are promoting the extraction of coal bed methane (CBM), and all these factors cumulatively propagate the subsea manifolds market in the region.
Author Credits: Payel Roy, Dhruv Bhatia
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