Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Insights
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. Increased focus on offshore exploration and production activities and growing exploration in deep- and ultra-deepwater are the major factors driving the growth of the market. Further, the high demand for FPSO in countries, such as Brazil and Mexico is likely to underpin the floating production storage and offloading market during the forecast period.
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market - Snapshot
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Growth
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6.1% for the next five years
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Major Usage Type
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Shallow Water
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Major Hull Type
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Double Hull
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Major Propulsion Type
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Self-Propelled
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Dominant Type
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Converted
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Region with the highest demand
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Rest of the World
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Key Players
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Bumi Armada (Malaysia), Shell (Netherlands), BP (UK), ExxonMobil (US), Petrobras (Brazil), Chevron (US), MODEC (Japan), Teekay (Bermuda), SBM Offshore (Netherlands), and BW Offshore (Norway).
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Market Share Analysis

Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Share: By Type
Based on the type, the floating production storage and offloading market has been segmented as new-build and converted. The converted segment accounts for the major share of the market and is projected to remain the larger segment during the forecast period.
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Share: By Hull Type
Based on the hull type, the market is segmented as single hull and double hull. The double hull segment is likely to account for the larger share of the market during the forecast period, owing to the need for protection from water ingression and marine pollution. The segment covers the entire structure of a vessel, which has two or double outer watertight layers.
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Share: By Propulsion Type
Based on the propulsion type, the market is segmented as self-propelled and towed. The self-propelled segment is estimated to witness a higher growth during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is due to reduction in external propulsion and transportation cost than FPSOs. In addition, it also consumes less time to transport natural gas and crude oil.
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Share: By Usage Type
Based on the usage type, the market is segmented as shallow water, deepwater, and ultra-deepwater. The shallow water segment is expected to lead the market during the forecast period. It is also likely to be the fastest-growing segment of the market as the usage of FPSOs is increasing for oil & gas production in water depth of less than 500 meters. The shallow-water segment is also, driven by the low cost of production in comparison to other segments.
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Share: By Region
In terms of regions, Rest of the World is estimated to dominate the floating production storage and offloading market during the forecast period. Among the major regions in Rest of the World, Latin America is expected to lead the market driven by the primary presence in FPSOs. Apart from Latin America, other regions, such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are populating their immense presence in FPSOs. Further, Mexico is showing keen interest in investing in support energy infrastructure. All these factors are expected to drive the floating production storage and offloading market during the forecast period.

Some of the major players in the floating production storage and offloading market are-
- Bumi Armada
- Shell
- BP
- ExxonMobil
- Petrobras
- Chevron
- MODEC
- Teekay
- SBM Offshore
- BW Offshore.
Market Scope & Segmentation
Floating Production Storage and Offloading is a process in which crude oil is produced in a floating boat-like structure from the seabed connecting mooring system through turret and separating oil & gas from the water and transferred to the shuttle where crude oil is refined and offloaded.
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Research Report - Features
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Market Segmentation
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5
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Regions Covered
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4
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Countries/Sub-Regions Covered
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15
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No. of Figures & Tables
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>150
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Company Profiles
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10
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The floating production storage and offloading market is segmented into the following categories.
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Type:
- New Build (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Converted (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Hull Type:
- Single Hull (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Double Hull (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Propulsion Type:
- Self-Propelled (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Towed (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Usage Type:
- Shallow Water (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Deepwater (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Ultra-Deepwater (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

Research Methodology
This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 800 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
- Market trend and forecast analysis
- Market segment trend and forecast
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
- Emerging trends
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
- Key success factors
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Company Profiling
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Market Segmentation
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Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances
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