Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Report 2025

The floating production storage and offloading market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.2 billion in 2024 to $22.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to offshore field development, volatility in oil prices, economic viability and flexibility, shifts in energy demand, geopolitical stability and offshore investments.

The floating production storage and offloading market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deepwater exploration, renewed investment in offshore projects, rising demand for energy, decommissioning of fixed platforms, geopolitical stability and regulatory changes. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on operational safety and security, partnerships for risk mitigation, remote monitoring and control systems, environmental sustainability and emissions reduction, deployment of small to mid-size fpsos.

The anticipated increase in the demand for offshore exploration and production activities is poised to drive the growth of the floating production storage and offloading market. Offshore exploration and production involve the processes of discovering, extracting, and producing oil and gas reserves situated beneath the seabed in offshore areas. Floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units are widely utilized in these activities due to their versatility, cost-effectiveness in exploration, field development, production, and operational flexibility. For example, in May 2023, as reported by the US Energy Information Administration, US crude oil production rose from 11.89 million b/d in 2022 to 12.53 million b/d in 2023. Additionally, in January 2022, according to OGV Energy, offshore drilling is projected to increase by approximately 10% annually, reaching nearly 2,500 offshore wells in 2021, up from just over 2,300 in 2020. Hence, the growing demand for offshore exploration and production activities is a driving force behind the expansion of the floating production storage and offloading market.

The growth of the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) market is expected to be driven by increasing investments in offshore production. These investments refer to the financial resources allocated by companies or stakeholders for the exploration, development, and extraction of oil and gas from offshore sites. Such funding is essential for the successful development, deployment, and operation of FPSO units. For example, in January 2024, Wind Europe, a Belgium-based association representing the wind energy sector in Europe, reported that Europe added 4.2 GW of offshore wind capacity in 2023, a rise of 1.7 GW compared to 2022, with 3 GW of that capacity developed in the EU, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.1 GW. Thus, the surge in offshore production investments is propelling the growth of the FPSO market.

Technological advancements represent a prominent trend gaining traction in the floating production storage and offloading market. Leading companies in this sector are actively pursuing innovative technologies to maintain their competitive standing. For instance, in February 2022, Marine Technical Limits (MTL), a UK-based company specializing in structural FPSO integrity management services, introduced its PYXIS Lightship technology on a digital platform. This cutting-edge solution is designed to aid ship owners and operators of floating production storage and offloading (FPSOs) and fixed assets in effectively managing the lightship weight of their vessels. The PYXIS Lightship technology offers advanced capabilities for accurate monitoring and control of the lightship weight by utilizing innovative sensors and data analytics. Real-time information on weight distribution and changes within the vessel is provided through a cloud-based platform, incorporating data from various sources such as inspection reports, tank gauge data, and weather forecasts. Additionally, it enhances vessel safety by ensuring appropriate ballasting and reduces accident risks by identifying potential issues with lightship weight.

Major players in the floating production storage and offloading market are directing their efforts towards the development of storage and offloading vessels (FPSO). These vessels are specially designed for the storage of extracted hydrocarbons (oil or gas) and facilitate the offloading process to other transport vessels. For instance, in November 2022, SBM Offshore, a Netherlands-based company providing floating production solutions, announced a partnership with ExxonMobil for the construction of the Guyana FPSO. The Guyana FPSO is a versatile floating hull intended for potential deployment in a forthcoming project involving a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) system. The design and construction of the FPSO leverage SBM Offshore's Fast4Ward program, utilizing a Multi-Purpose Floater hull and various standardized topside modules.

In September 2022, KOTUG International B.V., a Netherlands-based maritime service provider, acquired Seaways International for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition positions KOTUG International B.V. for broader geographic reach, access to new markets, and enhanced expertise to compete in the growing floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) market. Seaways International, based in the UAE, operates offshore support vessels and offers marine services to the global energy industry, including floating production storage and offloading.

Major companies operating in the floating production storage and offloading market include ExxonMobil Corporation, Shell plc., TotalEnergies SE, Eni S.p.A, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., ConocoPhillips Company, Repsol S.A., Chevron Corporation, Woodside Energy Group Ltd, INPEX Corporation, Hess Corporation, Saipem S.p.A, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., TechnipFMC plc, Harbour Energy PLC, SBM Offshore N.V., Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd., MISC Berhad, MODEC Inc., BP Plc., Bluewater Energy Services B.V., Teekay Corporation, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, Bumi Armada Berhad, BW Offshore Limited, DOF Subsea AS, PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC), Keppel Offshore & Marine.

North America was the largest region in the floating production storage and offloading market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the floating production storage and offloading market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the floating production storage and offloading market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels are specialized ships employed in the offshore oil and gas sector for the extraction, processing, storage, and offloading of oil and gas resources. FPSO vessels are versatile units designed to operate in remote offshore locations where the installation of fixed production platforms is impractical or economically unfeasible.

The primary categories of vessels used in floating production storage and offloading include converted, new-build, and redeployed vessels. A converted vessel refers to a ship or marine vessel that has undergone modification or repurposing from its original design and function to fulfill a different role in the industry. These vessels can be either self-propelled or towed and come in various designs, such as spread mooring FPSO vessels, single-point mooring FPSO vessels, and dynamic positioning FPSO vessels. They are operated by various entities, including small independent companies, large independent companies, leased operators, and major national oil companies, catering to diverse applications such as shallow water, deep water, and ultra-deep water.

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The floating production storage and offloading market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing floating production storage and offloading services such as oil and gas processing, operations and maintenance, supply chain management, maintenance and asset integrity, and offloading services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The floating production storage and offloading market also includes sales of storage tanks, mooring systems, offloading systems, control and safety systems, power generation systems, and subsea equipment which are used to provide floating production storage and offloading services. 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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