Subsea Well Intervention Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Intervention Type (Heavy Intervention, Medium Intervention and Light Intervention), Services (Fishing Well Intervention Services, Coiled Tubing Well Intervention, Wireline Cased Well Intervention and Subsea Landing String Well Intervention Services), Application and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Subsea Well Intervention Market is accounted for $6.15 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $23.42 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 24.9% during the forecast period. Subsea intervention, also known as platform well intervention, is the practise of interfering in a well to repair it and/or boost production so that profitable operations may continue. Pumping is a sort of subsea intervention in which fluid chemicals are pumped into wells to stimulate oil production or clean up by products of extraction. Another sort of intervention is the workover. Sometimes so many components of an oil or gas well must be replaced at the same time that the entire operation, or a large portion of it, must be replaced.
According to IBEF(India Brand Equity Foundation), in India, the oil demand is projected to reach 11 million barrels per day by 2025, and consumption of natural gas is expected to grow by 25 billion cubic meters, registering an average annual growth rate of 9% until 2024.
Market Dynamics:Driver:Increasing discoveries in oil & gas industry
The growing number of oil and gas finds in oilfield reserves, combined with major technological improvements to increase the production output from oil wells, would fuel the expansion of the subsea well intervention market. With the increasing number of significant discoveries in many countries, it is expected that oil prices will rise in the future years. This would make it easier for oil field operators, gas production corporations, and independent exploration firms to invest in oil and gas finds and exploratory activities.
Restraint:Strict regulations
Strict government regulations on E&P activities are the main market restraints. In the long and short term, the oil and gas drilling sectors are seen as critical components of the global economy. With the petroleum act, there are many normative regulations for well intervention and subsea operations. Countries are enacting stringent measures to protect air quality. The majority of countries have stringent laws in place that oversee oil exploration and production. The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, for example, was enacted in Alberta to support and promote environmental protection.
Opportunity:Surging initiatives to increase production from aging wells
Growing endeavours to incorporate efficient production processes and adaptability to advanced equipment for boosting the output produced from existing old and mature wells are expected to propel market expansion in the coming years. Well intervention techniques are an essential aspect of effective oil and gas well planning, exploration, and production. It would thereby extend the life of production tubing, minimise hazards, enhance output, and run more efficiently.
Threat:Availability of alternatives
The market is hampered by the shift towards alternate renewable energy sources. Adoption of renewable energy sources is critically needed, despite the fact that it may be difficult. As a result, it is more of a market constraint that will persist. Renewable energy is expected to account for about 49% of worldwide electricity supply by 2050, according to figures from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Covid-19 Impact
The global subsea well interventions market has been badly damaged by the COVID-19 outbreak. Containment measures and economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a global slowdown in output and transportation, as well as a considerable decline in global oil demand. In response to these issues, there has been a fall in demand for fossil fuel projects, and with the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic, firms have begun shelving new projects and permanently shutting down high-cost operations in response to the oil price collapse.
The light intervention type segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The light intervention type segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth because of the advantages of light well intervention, such as reduced intervention time and cost of intervention services. In comparison to the other segments, it is thought to be a more cost-effective solution. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of mature oilfields around the world increases the need for well intervention to boost well production, which is expected to fuel market growth during the analysed time frame.
The wireline cased well intervention services segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The wireline cased well intervention services segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Wireline cased well intervention services are commonly utilised in the oil and gas industry for reservoir evaluation, pipe recovery practises, and intervention operations. Increasing ongoing drilling and completion activities of wells is one of the primary factors driving market growth. Furthermore, due to increased deepwater and shallow water drilling activities, as well as favourable government policies for offshore oil and gas exploration, the wireline cased well intervention segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.
Region with highest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period as it is attributed to other nations' investments in discovering new offshore hydrocarbon deposits, as well as the rising scenario of maturing wells in India and China. Furthermore, according to the International Trade Administration, India has become the world's largest integrated refinery and petrochemical facility by developing the West Coast Refinery Project (WCRP). As a result of increased demand and government programmes, the global subsea well intervention market is expanding.
Region with highest CAGR:North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, for example, in April 2019, Shell discovered oil at the Blacktip oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico. Furthermore, the Mexican government is attempting to increase private investment in areas of the Gulf of Mexico under its control. From this deepwater location, it produced nearly 900,000 barrels per day (BPD). The growing discoveries would increase the demand for subsea well intervention in North America.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Subsea Well Intervention Market includeWild Well Control, Axis Well Technology, Odfjell Drilling group, Archer Ltd., Schlumberger, NexTier Oilfield Services Inc., Oceaneering International, Expro Group, Altus Intervention, Weatherford International, Pioneer Energy Services and Key Energy Services.
Key Developments:In July 2021, Altus Intervention AS has secured a 5 years contract with the NCS operator for the integrated delivery of well intervention technology and services. The expected contract value for the contract period is NOK 600 million. The contract includes the delivery of Cased Hole Logging, Powered Tractor Services, and Fiber Optic Logging together with Altus’ alliance partners.
In March 2021, Expro and FTAI Ocean LLC, a subsidiary of Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC, formed an alliance for the supply of well intervention vessels to provide full light well intervention services to the subsea oil and gas sector.
Intervention Types Covered:
• Heavy Intervention
• Medium Intervention
• Light Intervention
Services Covered:
• Fishing Well Intervention Services
• Coiled Tubing Well Intervention
• Wireline Cased Well Intervention
• Subsea Landing String Well Intervention Services
Applications Covered:
• Onshore
• Offshore
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements