PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1795292
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1795292
Oil Gas Fabrication
Global Oil Gas Fabrication Market to Reach US$108.6 Billion by 2030
The global market for Oil Gas Fabrication estimated at US$86.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$108.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Upstream Vertical, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.4% CAGR and reach US$70.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Midstream Vertical segment is estimated at 3.3% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$22.7 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 3.9% CAGR
The Oil Gas Fabrication market in the U.S. is estimated at US$22.7 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$17.5 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 3.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% and 3.4% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.2% CAGR.
Global Oil and Gas Fabrication Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Fabrication Services Remain Indispensable to Oil and Gas Infrastructure Development?
Fabrication in the oil and gas industry refers to the construction and assembly of complex structural and mechanical components used across upstream, midstream, and downstream segments. This includes pressure vessels, piping systems, offshore platforms, skids, modules, jackets, topsides, and storage tanks. These fabricated systems must meet rigorous quality, safety, and performance standards due to the hazardous and high-pressure environments in which they operate. Fabrication is central to building both greenfield and brownfield energy infrastructure projects, from onshore refineries to offshore production units.
Given the industry’s highly customized needs, fabrication involves a wide range of services, such as precision cutting, welding, forming, coating, and non-destructive testing. Modular fabrication, where systems are built off-site and transported for assembly, is becoming a preferred approach due to faster timelines and lower onsite labor costs. As oil and gas projects grow in size and complexity, the scope of fabrication contracts continues to expand, making these services a vital link in the project supply chain.
How Are Technology and Automation Enhancing Fabrication Efficiency and Quality?
Technological advancements in fabrication are improving quality control, accelerating project timelines, and reducing error rates. Computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) systems enable precise digital modeling, clash detection, and structural analysis before actual production begins. These tools help reduce rework, improve fit-up accuracy, and support better coordination between engineering and fabrication teams.
Automation is playing a growing role in welding, cutting, and material handling processes, especially for repetitive or high-volume tasks. Robotic welding systems are increasing consistency and reducing dependency on skilled manual labor, which remains in short supply in many regions. Non-destructive testing using ultrasonic, radiographic, or thermographic technologies is being integrated into fabrication workflows for real-time quality assurance. Materials innovation, including the use of corrosion-resistant alloys and composite structures, is enhancing component lifespan, especially in offshore and sour service environments. Together, these tools are raising fabrication standards across global facilities.
What Project and Regional Trends Are Shaping Demand for Fabrication Services?
Large-scale infrastructure developments across upstream, LNG, and petrochemical projects are driving robust demand for fabrication services. In offshore oil and gas, the construction of floating production systems, subsea modules, and platform topsides is generating long lead-time fabrication contracts. Onshore, refinery upgrades, terminal expansions, and pipeline compressor stations are fueling demand for structural and process fabrication. LNG projects, in particular, require extensive fabrication of cryogenic piping, pressure vessels, and modular processing units.
Geographically, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East remain prominent hubs for fabrication activity due to a combination of lower labor costs, well-developed industrial bases, and proximity to major oil and gas projects. North America is seeing rising investment in modular fabrication for shale gas and LNG projects, with an emphasis on local content and short project cycles. Africa and Latin America are also emerging as key markets as offshore exploration increases and midstream networks expand. Demand is influenced not only by capital projects but also by routine maintenance and plant turnaround cycles.
What Factors Are Driving Growth in the Oil and Gas Fabrication Market?
Growth in the oil and gas fabrication market is driven by several factors. Expansion of LNG export terminals, petrochemical complexes, and offshore production units is generating steady demand for structural and process fabrication. Adoption of modular construction approaches is accelerating off-site fabrication for improved project control and reduced commissioning time. Technological integration in design, welding automation, and quality testing is raising throughput and fabrication accuracy. Demand for corrosion-resistant and high-pressure systems is growing due to increased deployment in deepwater and sour gas fields. Investments by national oil companies in upstream development and refining capacity are fueling long-term fabrication contracts, especially in Asia and the Middle East. Additionally, increased focus on operational safety, equipment reliability, and project delivery efficiency is driving greater reliance on specialized fabrication providers with advanced capabilities and adherence to international standards.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Oil Gas Fabrication market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Vertical (Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical, Downstream Vertical)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.
Select Competitors (Total 32 Featured) -
- Aibel AS
- Aker Solutions ASA
- Chiyoda Corporation
- COOEC (Offshore Oil Engineering)
- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Eng.
- Fluor Corporation
- Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
- Jacobs Solutions Inc.
- JGC Corporation
- KBR Inc.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Hydrocarbon
- McDermott International, Ltd.
- National Petroleum Construction Co.
- Petrofac Limited
- Saipem S.p.A.
- Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
- Sapura Energy Berhad
- SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (AtkinsRealis)
- Technip Energies
- Worley Limited
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Influencer Market Insights
- World Market Trajectories
- Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
- Oil Gas Fabrication - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
- 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Expansion of Offshore and Subsea Projects Propels Demand for Complex Structural Fabrication Services
- Growth in Modularization Trends Strengthens Business Case for Pre-Fabricated Oil and Gas Infrastructure
- Increased Investment in FPSO and FLNG Units Generates Opportunities for Specialized Hull and Module Fabrication
- Rising Demand for Local Content in Emerging Markets Drives Regional Fabrication Yard Development
- Advancements in Welding Automation and Robotic Cutting Enhance Efficiency and Precision in Fabrication
- Digital Twin Integration in Fabrication Planning Improves Accuracy in Component Alignment and Delivery
- Shift Toward Compact Processing Units Spurs Demand for High-Density Skid Fabrication Solutions
- Stringent Quality Standards and NDT Protocols Propel Adoption of Advanced Inspection and Testing Technologies
- Decarbonization of Oil and Gas Facilities Encourages Fabrication of Low-Emission and Electrified Modules
- Growth in Maintenance, Modifications, and Operations (MMO) Projects Expands Market for Retrofit Fabrication
- Integration of BIM and 3D Modelling Software Streamlines Design-to-Fabrication Workflows
- Expansion of LNG Liquefaction and Regasification Plants Generates Demand for Pressure Vessel and Piping Fabrication
- 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- TABLE 1: World Oil Gas Fabrication Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
- TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Upstream Vertical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Upstream Vertical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Upstream Vertical by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Midstream Vertical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Midstream Vertical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Midstream Vertical by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Downstream Vertical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Downstream Vertical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Downstream Vertical by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
- UNITED STATES
- Oil Gas Fabrication Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 15: USA Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 16: USA 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- CANADA
- TABLE 17: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 18: Canada Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 19: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- JAPAN
- Oil Gas Fabrication Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 20: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 21: Japan Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 22: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- CHINA
- Oil Gas Fabrication Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 23: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 24: China Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 25: China 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- EUROPE
- Oil Gas Fabrication Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 26: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 27: Europe Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 28: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 29: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 30: Europe Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 31: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- FRANCE
- Oil Gas Fabrication Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 32: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 33: France Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 34: France 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- GERMANY
- Oil Gas Fabrication Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 35: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 36: Germany Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 37: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- ITALY
- TABLE 38: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 39: Italy Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 40: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Oil Gas Fabrication Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 41: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 42: UK Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 43: UK 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- REST OF EUROPE
- TABLE 44: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 45: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 46: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- ASIA-PACIFIC
- Oil Gas Fabrication Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 47: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 48: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 49: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
- REST OF WORLD
- TABLE 50: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 51: Rest of World Historic Review for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 52: Rest of World 16-Year Perspective for Oil Gas Fabrication by Vertical - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upstream Vertical, Midstream Vertical and Downstream Vertical for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION
