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石油天然气EPC市场-全球产业规模、份额、趋势、机会、预测:按服务类型、地点、最终用户、地区和竞争格局划分,2021-2031年

Oil and Gas EPC Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Service Type (Engineering, Procurement), By Location (Onshore, Offshore), By End User (Upstream, Midstream), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

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简介目录

全球石油和天然气EPC市场预计将从2025年的507.5亿美元成长到2031年的708.2亿美元,复合年增长率为5.71%。

该市场涵盖一套合约框架,其中专业公司负责上游、中游和下游领域的详细设计、采购和基础设施建设。该行业的成长主要受全球能源消耗成长以及透过老旧设施现代化改造提高营运效率的需求所驱动。此外,对能源安全的策略关注正在加速探勘和生产领域的资本投资,从而维持对端到端计划执行服务的强劲需求。

市场概览
预测期 2027-2031
市场规模:2025年 507.5亿美元
市场规模:2031年 708.2亿美元
复合年增长率:2026-2031年 5.71%
成长最快的细分市场 上游
最大的市场 中东和非洲

儘管存在这些积极因素,但地缘政治和经济的不稳定性为市场带来了重大挑战。这导致原物料价格波动,并使计划资金筹措复杂化。这种不确定性常常迫使营运商推迟最终投资决策(FID),从而扰乱未来的计划流程。根据国际能源总署(IEA)的数据,预计到2024年,全球上游油气产业的投资将成长7%,达到5,700亿美元。虽然这些数据显示行业活动活跃,但EPC承包商必须有效应对波动的市场环境和严格的监管要求,这些因素都可能威胁到计划进度和利润率。

市场驱动因素

全球能源需求不断增长,推动上游投资大幅增加,这需要全面的工程、采购和施工(EPC)服务来运作新的蕴藏量。随着成熟油田产量下降,营运商面临着核准资本密集型新计画的压力,以确保稳定的供应,这导致了用于设施製造和安装的大规模合约的授予。根据欧佩克于2024年9月发布的《2050年世界石油展望》,到2050年,全球石油业需要累计投资17.4兆美元才能满足预期的消费量。这项巨额长期投资凸显了EPC承包商在开发维持能源需求成长所需的基础设施方面发挥的关键作用。

此外,液化天然气(LNG)基础设施的大规模扩张正成为重要的市场催化剂,其驱动力源于确保能源安全和多元化的地缘政治努力。这一趋势引发了液化工厂和再气化终端建设的激增,需要具备复杂低温计划专业知识的专业承包商。根据国际天然气联盟(IGU)于2024年6月发布的《2024年世界液化天然气报告》,2023年全球液化天然气接收量将增加6,970万吨/年,这是十多年来最大的年度增幅。例如,Saipem公司于2024年从卡达能源公司获得了一份价值约40亿美元的战略性海事合同,这凸显了目前该领域巨大的投资规模。

市场挑战

地缘政治和经济不稳定是全球油气工程总承包(EPC)市场面临的主要障碍,它导致原物料成本和资本采购剧烈波动。这种不可预测性使得准确的成本预测变得复杂,而准确的成本预测对于大规模设计、采购和施工合约至关重要。这往往会导致固定价格合约出现意外的成本超支,并引发艰难的合约重新谈判。当钢铁和专用设备等关键供应链组件的价格因地区衝突和贸易摩擦而大幅波动时,长期基础设施计划的财务可行性将难以保证,从而导致严重的营运摩擦。

此外,这种不稳定性迫使能源营运商维持资本流动性,并透过推迟最终投资决策(FID)阻碍市场扩张。这些延误导致计划储备停滞,而专案储备对于维持全球供应水准至关重要。面临风险的投资规模庞大。根据欧佩克的数据,到2050年,全球石油业需要累计投资约17.4兆美元,才能有效满足2024年不断成长的需求。然而,持续的经济波动阻碍了实现这些目标所需的稳定资本注入,从而限制了该行业的成长潜力。

市场趋势

随着严格的脱碳要求推动的不仅仅是简单的产能扩张,碳捕获、利用与储存(CCUS)基础设施的整合已成为改变全球油气工程总承包(EPC)市场格局的决定性趋势。 EPC承包商在现有工厂的复杂维修以及用于输送排放碳的庞大管道网路的建设中扮演着日益重要的角色。这项转型需要高压二氧化碳管理和地质封存整合的专业技术知识,从根本上改变了传统油气计划的重点。根据全球碳捕获与封存研究院于2024年12月发布的《2024年全球碳捕获与封存趋势报告》,全球捕碳封存管道数量已达628条,年增长60%,处于开发和运作阶段的计划数量不断增加,显示该基础设施的部署速度显着加快。

同时,为了降低石化燃料市场长期波动风险,该产业正积极推动策略多元化,转型为绿色氢能和可再生能源混合系统。领先的承包商已将电解设施的设计和建造,以及透过在上游工程中引入太阳能和风力发电来降低碳排放强度等内容纳入其商业模式。这种转变并非空想,而是现实,传统业者为确保其资产的未来潜力而进行的大规模资本重新配置为此提供了支撑。根据国际能源总署(IEA)于2024年6月发布的《2024年世界能源投资报告》,2023年石​​油和天然气行业在清洁能源技术方面的资本支出已增至300亿美元,这表明计划采购需求发生了切实的结构性转变。

目录

第一章概述

第二章:调查方法

第三章执行摘要

第四章:客户心声

第五章:全球油气EPC市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
    • 按金额
  • 市占率及预测
    • 依服务类型(工程、采购)
    • 按地区(陆地、海洋)
    • 依最终用户(上游和中游产业)划分
    • 按地区
    • 按公司(2025 年)
  • 市场地图

第六章:北美油气EPC市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 北美洲:国别分析
    • 我们
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第七章:欧洲油气EPC市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 欧洲:国别分析
    • 德国
    • 法国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 西班牙

第八章:亚太地区油气EPC市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 亚太地区:国别分析
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韩国
    • 澳洲

第九章:中东和非洲油气EPC市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 中东与非洲:国别分析
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 南非

第十章:南美油气EPC市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 南美洲:国别分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥伦比亚
    • 阿根廷

第十一章 市场动态

  • 促进因素
  • 任务

第十二章 市场趋势与发展

  • 併购
  • 产品发布
  • 近期趋势

第十三章:全球油气EPC市场:SWOT分析

第十四章:波特五力分析

  • 产业竞争
  • 新进入者的潜力
  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 顾客权力
  • 替代品的威胁

第十五章 竞争格局

  • Bechtel Corporation
  • TechnipFMC plc
  • McDermott International, Ltd
  • Saipem SpA
  • Fluor Corporation
  • Petrofac Limited
  • Larsen & Toubro Limited
  • Halliburton Energy Services, Inc

第十六章 策略建议

第十七章:关于研究公司及免责声明

简介目录
Product Code: 20646

The Global Oil and Gas EPC Market is projected to expand from USD 50.75 Billion in 2025 to USD 70.82 Billion by 2031, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.71%. This market encompasses contractual frameworks where specialized firms undertake detailed engineering, material procurement, and infrastructure construction across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments. The sector's growth is primarily fuelled by escalating global energy consumption and the critical need to upgrade aging facilities to improve operational efficiency. Furthermore, a strategic focus on energy security has accelerated capital investment in exploration and production, thereby maintaining strong demand for end-to-end project execution services.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 50.75 Billion
Market Size 2031USD 70.82 Billion
CAGR 2026-20315.71%
Fastest Growing SegmentUpstream
Largest MarketMiddle East & Africa

Despite these positive indicators, the market faces substantial hurdles due to geopolitical and economic instability, which causes fluctuations in raw material prices and complicates project financing. This uncertainty frequently leads operators to postpone Final Investment Decisions, thereby interrupting the flow of upcoming projects. According to the International Energy Agency, global upstream oil and gas investment is anticipated to rise by 7% to USD 570 billion in 2024. While this statistic suggests vigorous industry activity, EPC contractors must successfully manage these volatile market conditions and strict regulatory requirements that threaten project schedules and profit margins.

Market Driver

Rising global energy demand is triggering a significant increase in upstream investments, which in turn necessitates comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction services to operationalize new reserves. As production from mature fields dwindles, operators are forced to approve capital-intensive greenfield projects to guarantee stable supplies, leading to substantial contract awards for the fabrication and installation of facilities. According to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' September 2024 'World Oil Outlook 2050', the global oil industry requires a cumulative investment of USD 17.4 trillion through 2050 to satisfy anticipated consumption. This substantial long-term financial commitment highlights the indispensable role of EPC contractors in developing the infrastructure necessary to maintain production amid increasing energy needs.

Additionally, the massive expansion of Liquefied Natural Gas infrastructure acts as a major market catalyst, propelled by geopolitical efforts to ensure energy security and diversification. This movement has sparked a surge in the construction of liquefaction trains and regasification terminals, demanding specialized contractors skilled in complex cryogenic projects. As stated in the International Gas Union's June 2024 'World LNG Report 2024', global LNG receiving capacity grew by 69.7 million tonnes per annum in 2023, representing the largest annual increase in over ten years. Demonstrating the scale of these opportunities, Saipem secured a strategic offshore contract from QatarEnergy in 2024 valued at roughly USD 4 billion, showcasing the immense capital currently being deployed within the sector.

Market Challenge

Geopolitical and economic instability serves as a major obstacle for the Global Oil and Gas EPC Market, chiefly by creating extreme volatility in raw material costs and capital financing. This unpredictability complicates the accurate cost forecasting essential for massive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracts, often resulting in contractors bearing unexpected cost overruns on fixed-price deals or engaging in difficult contract renegotiations. When the prices of crucial supply chain components, such as steel and specialized equipment, swing wildly due to regional conflicts or trade disputes, securing the financial feasibility of long-term infrastructure projects becomes arduous, leading to considerable operational friction.

Moreover, this instability stifles market expansion by forcing energy operators to delay Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) in an effort to conserve capital liquidity. These postponements arrest the project pipeline that is vital for sustaining global supply levels. The magnitude of the investment at risk is significant; according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, in 2024, the global oil sector requires cumulative investments of approximately USD 17.4 trillion through 2050 to effectively meet growing demand. However, enduring economic volatility deters the steady capital deployment required to achieve these targets, thereby limiting the sector's potential for growth.

Market Trends

The integration of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) infrastructure has become a defining trend transforming the Global Oil and Gas EPC Market, spurred by strict decarbonization requirements rather than simple capacity growth. EPC contractors are increasingly responsible for engineering complex retrofits for existing plants and developing extensive pipeline networks to transport carbon emissions. This transition necessitates specialized technical knowledge in managing high-pressure CO2 and integrating geological storage, which fundamentally shifts the focus of conventional hydrocarbon projects. According to the Global CCS Institute's December 2024 '2024 Global Status of CCS Report', the global pipeline of carbon capture and storage facilities grew by 60% year-over-year to a total of 628 projects in various stages of development or operation, highlighting the speed at which this infrastructure is being adopted.

Concurrently, the industry is pursuing strategic diversification into green hydrogen and renewable energy hybrid systems to buffer against long-term volatility in fossil fuel markets. Leading contractors are adapting their business models to encompass the engineering and construction of electrolyzer facilities and the incorporation of solar or wind energy into upstream operations to lower carbon intensity. This shift is practical rather than merely ambitious, supported by significant capital redirection from traditional operators aiming to future-proof their holdings. As reported by the International Energy Agency in its June 2024 'World Energy Investment 2024' report, the oil and gas sector raised its capital expenditure on clean energy technologies to USD 30 billion in 2023, indicating a concrete structural change in project procurement needs.

Key Market Players

  • Bechtel Corporation
  • TechnipFMC plc
  • McDermott International, Ltd
  • Saipem S.p.A.
  • Fluor Corporation
  • Petrofac Limited
  • Larsen & Toubro Limited
  • Halliburton Energy Services, Inc

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Oil and Gas EPC Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Oil and Gas EPC Market, By Service Type

  • Engineering
  • Procurement

Oil and Gas EPC Market, By Location

  • Onshore
  • Offshore

Oil and Gas EPC Market, By End User

  • Upstream
  • Midstream

Oil and Gas EPC 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

Competitive Landscape

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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
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

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, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Oil and Gas EPC Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Service Type (Engineering, Procurement)
    • 5.2.2. By Location (Onshore, Offshore)
    • 5.2.3. By End User (Upstream, Midstream)
    • 5.2.4. By Region
    • 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Oil and Gas EPC Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Service Type
    • 6.2.2. By Location
    • 6.2.3. By End User
    • 6.2.4. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By Location
        • 6.3.1.2.3. By End User
    • 6.3.2. Canada Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By Location
        • 6.3.2.2.3. By End User
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By Location
        • 6.3.3.2.3. By End User

7. Europe Oil and Gas EPC Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Service Type
    • 7.2.2. By Location
    • 7.2.3. By End User
    • 7.2.4. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Location
        • 7.3.1.2.3. By End User
    • 7.3.2. France Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Location
        • 7.3.2.2.3. By End User
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Location
        • 7.3.3.2.3. By End User
    • 7.3.4. Italy Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Location
        • 7.3.4.2.3. By End User
    • 7.3.5. Spain Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Location
        • 7.3.5.2.3. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Oil and Gas EPC Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Service Type
    • 8.2.2. By Location
    • 8.2.3. By End User
    • 8.2.4. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Location
        • 8.3.1.2.3. By End User
    • 8.3.2. India Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Location
        • 8.3.2.2.3. By End User
    • 8.3.3. Japan Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Location
        • 8.3.3.2.3. By End User
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By Location
        • 8.3.4.2.3. By End User
    • 8.3.5. Australia Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By Location
        • 8.3.5.2.3. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Oil and Gas EPC Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Service Type
    • 9.2.2. By Location
    • 9.2.3. By End User
    • 9.2.4. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Location
        • 9.3.1.2.3. By End User
    • 9.3.2. UAE Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Location
        • 9.3.2.2.3. By End User
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Location
        • 9.3.3.2.3. By End User

10. South America Oil and Gas EPC Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Service Type
    • 10.2.2. By Location
    • 10.2.3. By End User
    • 10.2.4. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Location
        • 10.3.1.2.3. By End User
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Location
        • 10.3.2.2.3. By End User
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Oil and Gas EPC 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 Service Type
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Location
        • 10.3.3.2.3. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Oil and Gas EPC Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. Bechtel Corporation
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. TechnipFMC plc
  • 15.3. McDermott International, Ltd
  • 15.4. Saipem S.p.A.
  • 15.5. Fluor Corporation
  • 15.6. Petrofac Limited
  • 15.7. Larsen & Toubro Limited
  • 15.8. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc

16. Strategic Recommendations

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