Oil Shale Global Market Report 2024

The global oil shale market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.91 billion in 2023 to $3.29 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. Historic growth was influenced by several factors, including concerns about energy security, fluctuating oil prices, geopolitical influences, stringent environmental regulations, and the availability of resources and reserves.

The global oil shale market is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.31 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. Anticipated growth stems from energy transition and demand, global energy policies, economic fluctuations, environmental regulations, and infrastructure development. Key trends include embracing sustainable practices, diversifying markets, investing in research and development, adapting to energy transition, and aligning with global market dynamics.

Anticipated growth in the oil shale market is closely tied to the surge in crude oil prices. This increase in crude oil prices, represented by the spot price per barrel of benchmark crude oil, is influenced by factors such as economic expansion, supply constraints, and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The utilization of shale oil as an alternative to conventional crude oil production has gained traction due to its extraction method, fracking, which allows enhanced energy collection from a single drilling well, eliminating the need for additional wells. For example, in September 2022, the average closing price of crude oil stood at $97.40, marking a notable rise from $68.17 in 2021 and $39.68 in 2020, reflecting a surge of 16.87%. This surge in crude oil prices is a primary driver of the oil shale market's growth.

The oil shale market is anticipated to experience growth propelled by an increasing demand for energy. This demand encompasses various forms of energy, including electrical energy derived from electric potential or charged particles' kinetic energy, such as electrons. Oil shale, deemed an unconventional energy source, holds potential significance in the energy production landscape. Its production has the capacity to decrease dependence on imported oil, bolstering energy independence and security. For instance, in January 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported a remarkable 6% surge in global energy demand in 2021, the largest absolute growth of over 1,500 terawatt-hours. The report also forecasts a projected annual increase in electricity demand averaging 2.7% for the years 2022 to 2024. Thus, the escalating demand for energy is a driving force behind the oil shale market's growth.

Technological advancements form a pivotal trend gaining momentum in the oil shale market. Key companies operating within this market segment are focused on pioneering innovative technologies to fortify their market standing. For instance, in September 2021, ExxonMobil Corporation introduced EMRD, a renewable diesel process technology aimed at augmenting bio-feedstock yields. Leveraging this groundbreaking process, renewable diesel production is viable from varied feedstocks like animal fats, vegetable oils, and unrefined cooking oil. The Bio-Isomerization Dewaxing (BIDWTM) catalyst, a part of the EMRD process from ExxonMobil, presents an integrated solution, ensuring robust dewaxing for refiners and biofuel producers across different seasons, showcasing improved yields compared to alternative zeolite-based substitutes.

Major players in the oil shale market are strategically integrating efforts to launch carbon capture projects, seeking a competitive edge. These projects involve a suite of technologies designed to combat climate change by curbing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. For instance, in November 2021, EOG Resources, an oil shale company, unveiled plans for a carbon dioxide injection initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its oil and gas production operations. The corporation earmarked 2% to 3% of its spending for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. The carbon capture project entails capturing concentrated emission streams directed to a new injection well for storage, situated within EOG-managed areas.

In January 2021, ConocoPhillips, a prominent US-based crude oil producer, completed the acquisition of Concho Resources for a substantial $13.3 billion. This strategic move is projected to pivot ConocoPhillips' operations across three pivotal directives such as ensuring global access to affordable energy, achieving elevated returns on capital, and showcasing strong ESG (environmental, social, and governance) leadership. Concho Resources, a distinguished independent US oil and gas firm, specializes in the acquisition, development, and exploration of oil and natural gas properties.

Major companies operating in the oil shale market report are AuraSource Inc., BP PLC, Chevron Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, Independent Energy Partners Inc., Queensland Energy Resources Limited, Shell PLC, American Shale Oil LLC, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd., Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Marathon Oil Corporation, American Resources Corporation, EQT Corporation, Japan Oil Gas and Metals National Corporation, Blue Ensign Technologies Limited, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Gazprom Neft PJSC, National Oilwell Varco Inc., Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Apache Corporation, ConocoPhillips Company, Continental Resources Inc., Devon Energy Corporation, Electro-Petroleum Inc., EOG Resources Inc., GE Company, Halliburton Company, Hess Corporation, Murphy Oil Corporation, Noble Energy Inc., Petróleo Brasileiro SA, Pioneer Natural Resources Company, Schlumberger Limited, Statoil ASA, TechnipFMC PLC, Total S.A., Weatherford International PLC, Whiting Petroleum Corporation

North America was the largest region in the oil shale market in 2023. Europe was the second-largest region in the global oil shale market. The regions covered in the oil shale market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the oil shale market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Oil shale yields various products like shale gasoline, shale diesel, kerosene, and others. Shale gasoline, for instance, refers to natural gas confined within minute or sub-microscopic pores within shale formations. Technologies involved encompass in-situ and ex-situ methods, applied across fuel, electricity, cement, chemicals, and other sectors.

This report provides oil shale market statistics, including oil shale industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with oil shale market share, detailed oil shale market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the oil shale industry. This oil shale market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The oil shale market consists of sales of carbonate-rich shale, siliceous shale, and cannel shale. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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