Offshore Decommissioning Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Depth (Shallow Water, Deep Water), By Structure (Topside, Substructure, Subsea Infrastructure), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 To 2030

Offshore decommissioning refers to the process of efficiently & safely removing offshore oil and gas installations, pipelines, and other infrastructure that are no longer in use or have reached the end of their life. This process involves various activities, including engineering, planning, dismantling, removal, and disposal of structures and equipment.

The offshore decommissioning market has been growing in recent years due to an increasing number of aging offshore installations that need to be decommissioned. In addition, stricter regulatory requirements and environmental concerns have also contributed to the growth of this market.

The offshore decommissioning market provides several benefits. It helps to improve safety and reduce environmental risks associated with aging offshore installations. Removing these structures and equipment minimizes the risk of leaks, spills, and other environmental accidents. Moreover, it helps to free up valuable offshore resources for future development. Removing outdated or decommissioned infrastructure creates opportunities for new projects and developments in the offshore industry. Additionally, offshore decommissioning provides economic benefits by creating jobs and stimulating local economies.

The offshore decommissioning market is currently experiencing a growth stage, primarily due to the increasing number of aging oil and fuel platforms worldwide. Declining productivity from oil or gas wells is a significant reason for decommissioning an oil field. Regulatory bodies have established legal guidelines for offshore oil and gas operations in their respective countries, positively impacting the market's growth over the forecast period. Additionally, the rising demand for oil and gas is expected to boost the market's growth over the next few years. In recent years, low oil prices and maintenance challenges have increased the potential for offshore decommissioning methods. The discovery and development of new oil reserves in offshore areas and deep water is another factor driving the growth of the global offshore decommissioning market. However, the high cost of decommissioning such oil wells or systems poses various technical challenges. Furthermore, the recent downturn in oil prices is expected to be a key obstacle to oil and gas exploration and development activities and decommissioning operations.

Manufacturers in the offshore decommissioning industry benefit from the market's growth through increased demand for their products and services. As the number of aging offshore installations needing decommissioning increases, manufacturers are experiencing a rise in demand for specialized equipment, tools, and technology used in the decommissioning process. Many manufacturers are investing in research and development and are entering into partnerships to create new products and technologies that can improve the efficiency and safety of the decommissioning process. For instance, In December 2021, Aker Solutions and Heerema Marine Contractors signed an agreement to decommission offshore facilities in the Heimdal and Veslefrikk fields located offshore Norway. The scope of the agreement encompasses the reception, dismantling, and recycling of three installations from these fields.

Offshore Decommissioning Market Segmentation

• By Depth

  • Shallow Water

  • Deep Water

• By Structure

  • Topside

  • Subsea Infrastructure

  • Substructure

Key players

• Aker Solutions

• Wood.

• All Seas

• SLB

• Petrofac Limited

• DEEPOCEAN

• AF Gruppen

• TechnipFMC plc

• Chevron Corporation

• MacTech Offshore Machining & Cutting Solutions