Offshore Pipeline Market Report 2026

The offshore pipeline market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $16.19 billion in 2025 to $16.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in offshore oil and gas production, expansion of subsea fields, need for export infrastructure, technological advancements in pipeline laying, rising energy demand.

The offshore pipeline market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of deepwater reserves, investments in offshore gas projects, demand for reliable energy transport, advancements in subsea engineering, digital pipeline monitoring adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of deepwater pipeline projects, growing use of large diameter pipelines, increased adoption of advanced installation techniques, rising demand for subsea connectivity, focus on pipeline monitoring systems.

The anticipated growth in the offshore pipeline market is underpinned by the escalating demand for crude oil and natural gas. Crude oil, a liquid hydrocarbon mixture found in underground reservoirs, and natural gas, primarily composed of methane (CH4) with additional components such as ethane, propane, and butane, are witnessing increasing demand. Offshore pipelines present a compelling solution for the transportation of these hydrocarbons, offering a reliable and cost-effective means to move substantial volumes over extended distances. Notably, as of March 2023, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts a rise in U.S. crude oil output from 11.7 million b/d in 2022 to 12.4 million b/d in 2023, underscoring the surge in demand driving the offshore pipeline market.

Leading companies in the offshore pipeline market are also focusing on product innovation to gain a competitive edge. A prime example is Decom Engineering, an Ireland-based offshore decommissioning technology company, which launched the C1-46 Chopsaw in July 2023. Representing a significant investment of over $1.2 million, this specialized cutting tool is designed for underwater environments, catering to the growing demand for larger subsea pipe-cutting capabilities. With operational capabilities in water depths of up to 2,000 meters, the C1-46 Chopsaw efficiently cuts pipes up to 46” in various materials and orientations. Its versatile deployment angles and the ability to perform cuts subsea or during wet storage eliminate the need for resurfacing.

In December 2024, Tenaris S.A., a Luxembourg-based technology and manufacturing company specializing in steel pipes and energy infrastructure solutions, joined forces with IGI Poseidon to promote offshore hydrogen readiness and evaluate high-pressure hydrogen transport pipelines. Through this collaboration, the companies seek to leverage their expertise to tackle critical technical challenges in safely and cost-effectively transporting hydrogen via ultra-deep offshore pipelines, supporting the development of future hydrogen infrastructure. IGI Poseidon S.A., an Italy-based energy infrastructure joint venture, focuses on developing and implementing large-scale pipeline infrastructures and energy transport projects, including efforts to prepare offshore natural gas pipelines for future hydrogen use.

Major companies operating in the offshore pipeline market are Baker Hughes Company, McDermott International Ltd., Technip FMC Plc, Saipem SpA, Subsea 7 SA, Petrofac Limited, Allseas Group SA, Fugro NV, L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited, Shawcor Ltd., Sapura Energy Berhad, China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd., Penspen, Wood Group PLC, Bechtel Corporation, Fluor Corporation, KBR Inc., Worley Limited, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd., Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co Ltd., China Offshore Oil Engineering Co Ltd., DeepOcean, Atteris LLC.

North America was the largest region in the offshore pipeline market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the offshore pipeline market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the offshore pipeline market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The offshore pipeline market consists of sales of pipeline systems, pipeline coatings, pipeline pigging systems, and pipeline anchoring and protection systems. 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).

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