Vertical: EnPBase Year: 2018
Market Size (2018)
$39.48B
Projected (2025)
$55.40B
CAGR (2017–2025)
4.9%
Key Players
10+
The demand for onshore oil and gas pipelines is growing rapidly in the global market owing to various factors, including the increasing demand for pipeline installation and the government initiatives to increase refining capacity.
The global onshore oil and gas pipeline market is projected to grow at 5.19% CAGR during the forecast period, 2019–2025. In 2018, the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market was dominated by the Americas with a 41.89% share, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific with shares of 23.01% and 20.45%, respectively.
The global onshore oil and gas pipeline market has been segmented based on diameter and region. Based on diameter, the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market has been segmented into 6”–12”, 12”–24”, and 24”–48”. The 12”–24” segment is expected to grow at a faster rate during the forecast period. In 2018, the 24”–48” segment held a 44.21% share of the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market.
Based on region, the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market has been segmented into Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the faster rate during the forecast period. In 2018, the Americas held a 41.89% share of the onshore oil and gas pipeline market.
The Onshore Oil and Gas Pipeline Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2017 to 2025.
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View Subscription PlansOnshore pipeline refers to the pipelines that are placed on the earth’s surface. These are primarily transmission pipelines that used in the oil & gas industry to safely transport oil and gas through closed pipes. It is one of the fastest and reliable modes of transporting onshore oil and gas. The advantages of onshore pipelines include improved efficiency and easy transportation of oil and gas in larger capacities.
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2017 – 2017
Forecast Period
2019 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2017–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThe global onshore oil and gas pipeline market is characterized by the presence of many global, regional, and local vendors. The market is highly competitive with all the players constantly competing to gain a larger market share. High competition, rapid advances in technology, frequent changes in government policies, and stringent environmental regulations are some of the key factors that could restrain market growth. The vendors compete based on cost, product quality, reliability, and aftermarket services. It is crucial for vendors to provide cost-effective and efficient products to survive and succeed in a competitive market environment.
The growth of the market vendors is dependent on market conditions, government support, and industrial development. Thus, the vendors should focus on expanding their presence and improving their services. BP PLC, ConocoPhillips Company, Chevron Corporation, and Petrofac Limited are some of the major players operating in the global market. These companies compete in terms of product availability, quality, price, and technology. They are primarily focused on product development as their key strategy in the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market. Although the international players are dominating the market, regional and foreign players with small market shares also have a significant presence. The international players may strengthen their presence in the global market by heavily investing in product development during the forecast period.
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightAmericas leads with $23.26B by 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 5.3% CAGR.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2017 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East and Africa | $5.57B | $6.53B | $7.87B | 4.4% | 14% |
| Americas | $15.85B | $18.94B | $23.26B | 4.9% | 42% |
| Asia Pacific | $7.71B | $9.35B | $11.66B | 5.3% | 21% |
| Europe | $8.72B | $10.34B | $12.61B | 4.7% | 23% |
| Total | $37.84B | $45.16B | $55.40B | 4.9% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$55.40B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 inches-48 inches | $23.91B | 4.5% | 43% |
| 12 inches-24 inches | $19.23B | 5.2% | 35% |
| 6 inches-12 inches | $12.26B | 5.1% | 22% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Onshore Oil and Gas Pipeline Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Onshore Oil and Gas Pipeline Market market is projected to reach $55.40B by 2025, growing at 4.9% CAGR. The 24 inches-48 inches segment holds the largest share.
The global onshore oil and gas pipeline market is expected to grow substantially during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for pipeline installation and the government initiatives to increase refining capacity. Moreover, the growing demand for refined products is expected to create an opportunity for the market players. However, geopolitical instability is expected to restrain the growth of the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market during the forecast period.
The demand for oil and gas is rising worldwide, owing to the increase in the use of oil and gas in various industries, such as power generation and transportation. According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2019, the global oil production grew from 92,502 thousand barrel per day (TBPD) in 2017 to 94,718 TBPD in 2018 while the global natural gas production grew from 3,677.7 billion cubic meters (BCM) in 2017 to 3,867.9 BCM in 2018. The growth in production of oil and gas can be attributed to the improving global economic conditions. There has been an increased dependence on natural gas for electricity generation by the electricity generation companies worldwide due to its higher output and lower emissions compared to coal and diesel-powered plants. Additionally, as per the report mentioned above, the use of natural gas for electricity generation grew from 5,952.8 Terawatt-hour (TWh) in 2017 to 6,182.8 TWh in 2018. The production of oil and gas is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period. In line with the increase in the production of oil and natural gas, the rise in demand for oil and gas has led to an increase in the exploration and production of oil and gas globally. This leads to high demand for the installation of pipelines to transport oil and gas.
Many countries such as India and Canada are focusing on the development of onshore pipeline projects, which is expected to add to the demand for onshore oil and gas pipelines. For instance, in India, as per a report published by the Indian government in March 2019, the government announced its plans for the construction of a 1,987 km LPG pipeline from Gujarat to Uttar Pradesh to meet the demand for cooking gas in the country. Similarly, in June 2019, the Canadian government approved the Trans Mountain pipeline project for the transportation of oil from Alberta to the British Columbia coast in the country. Such developments are expected to increase the need for onshore pipelines for the transportation of oil and gas. Hence, the increasing demand for pipeline installation is expected to drive the growth of the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market during the forecast period.
Refined products include products such as gasoline, kerosene, and lubrication oils, which are derived from crude oils through processes such as fractional distillation and catalytic cracking. Refining is one of the essential processes for the transformation of crude oil into various refined products. The refining processes of crude oil consists of three stages, namely, separation, conversion, and treating. The demand for refined products is expected to increase as a result of the increased demand for fuels in the transportation, energy, and manufacturing industries. For instance, as per the World Oil Outlook 2017 report, between 2015 and 2040, the demand for oil and gas as primary energy fuels is expected to grow annually at 0.6% and 1.8%, respectively. Similarly, the global oil demand for road transportation applications is expected to reach 48.3 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2040. In India and other developing countries, the demand for refined products such as oil and natural gas is expected to grow significantly. For instance, according to a report published by the Indian government, the demand for oil is projected to increase by 61% and reach 350 million tonnes of oil equivalent by 2030.
Moreover, as per the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Annual Report 2016-2017, the Indian government announced its plans to invest USD 723.81 million for the development of two gas pipeline projects in India. The below graph depicts the global oil demand trend between 2017–2040 as per the New Policies Scenario.
The development of the pipelines helps in diversifying pipeline supply routes, trading partners, and economic ties between countries. Geopolitical instability refers to the disturbances caused by the influence of various geographic and political factors. These factors are major concerns for players in the oil & gas industry that export and import oil and gas. Political instability leads to a delay in the construction of the pipeline projects, which hampers the installation of onshore oil & gas pipelines as these pipelines are the integral part of midstream sector. For instance, the TAPI pipeline project, which was proposed for enabling the gas supply from Turkmenistan to India, got delayed due to unresolvable political and regulatory challenges. Internal regional conflicts, changes in oil prices, demand and supply risks, and political extremism result in cancellations, delays, interruptions, and financial losses in pipeline projects. This can lead to projects being scrapped or put on hold. For instance, in October 2017, TransCanada PipeLines Limited (Canada) canceled the Energy East pipeline project from Western Canada to the Atlantic coast in Canada due to unavoidable political and environmental issues. Moreover, regions that are prone to tsunamis and high tides create challenges for the installation and deployment of pipelines.
Pipelines are essential for importing and exporting oil and gas across regions. Interruptions in the supply of oil and gas will hamper the demand for onshore oil and gas pipelines in the global market. Therefore, geopolitical instability is expected to restrain the growth of the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market during the forecast period.
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Profiles of 108 companies operating in the Onshore Oil and Gas Pipeline Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Shell plc is the world's largest independent liquefied natural gas trader and one of four Western integrated energy supermajors, distinguished less by upstream scale than by the depth of its midstream, trading and customer-facing franchises. Under CEO Wael Sawan, the company has executed a deliberate retreat from breadth toward returns: exiting Nigerian onshore, Singapore chemicals, European home-energy retail and a large part of its renewable power ambitions, while concentrating capital on LNG, advantaged upstream barrels, mobility and lubricants. The September 2026 completion of the $16.5bn ARC Resources acquisition — Shell's largest deal since BG Group in 2016 — marks the pivot from divestment to targeted growth, anchoring a Canadian gas position that feeds LNG Canada. Shell's structural advantage is optionality: a global molecule-trading machine that converts volatility into earnings, as demonstrated in Q2 2026 when adjusted earnings doubled year-on-year despite the loss of Qatari volumes to war damage. --- Shell is a vertically integrated energy and petrochemicals group operating across the hydrocarbon value chain and, to a diminishing degree, across low-carbon energy. The company describes itself in its 2025 Annual Report as a global group of energy and petrochemical companies employing around 85,000 people in more than 70 countries, engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, the marketing of fuels, lubricants and chemical products, and the supply of low-carbon energy products and solutions. It states that it provides energy directly or indirectly to roughly a billion people each year, and articulates a purpose of "powering progress together" with a stated vision of becoming the world's leading integrated energy company — connecting energy and people and matching supply to demand. **Independent characterisation.** Shell is best understood as three businesses sharing a balance sheet. The first is a resource business — Upstream and the production element of Integrated Gas — which converts subsurface reserves into molecules. In FY2025 Shell produced 2,800 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. This business is capital-intensive, price-taking, and generates the bulk of Shell's depreciation and its long-dated liabilities. The second, and the strategically decisive one, is a midstream and trading business. Shell liquefies, ships, stores, blends and optimises molecules across geographies and time. This is where Shell's genuine competitive moat sits: the largest LNG portfolio among the international majors, a shipping fleet, regasification capacity, storage positions, and a trading organisation whose contribution management explicitly and repeatedly identifies as a driver of quarterly variance. The 2026 experience is instructive — in Q2 2026, with 31% of quarterly oil and gas production lost to the Middle East conflict's effect on Qatari volumes, Shell nonetheless posted adjusted earnings of $9.8bn, its strongest quarter since the immediate post-Ukraine-invasion period, and cash flow from operations of $21.4bn. Physical loss was more than offset by dislocation-driven trading value. The third is a customer business — Marketing (mobility, lubricants, commercial fuels, sectors & decarbonisation) and the products half of Chemicals and Products. This is a branded, higher-multiple, lower-beta franchise: roughly 45,000 retail sites globally under the Shell pecten, the world's leading lubricants marketer by volume across successive years, aviation and marine fuels, and an expanding US company-owned convenience estate following the September 2026 move to full ownership of Tri Star Energy. **Revenue model.** Shell's revenue is overwhelmingly product-based, not service- or subscription-based. Of $266,886m third-party revenue in FY2025, $111,855m (41.9%) was booked in Marketing and $77,071m (28.9%) in Chemicals and Products — that is, roughly 71% of external revenue is recognised at the point of selling a physical refined, chemical or marketed product. Integrated Gas contributed $38,457m (14.4%) and Renewables and Energy Solutions $34,359m (12.9%), the latter figure reflecting power and gas trading gross-ups rather than renewable generation economics. Upstream books only $5,105m of third-party revenue (1.9%) because the great majority of Upstream production is transferred internally: Upstream's inter-segment revenue was $35,968m. Total inter-segment revenue across the group was $93,472m in FY2025 — a number that quantifies the extent of vertical integration. This structure has a critical analytical consequence: revenue is a near-useless performance metric for Shell. Group revenue fell 30% from FY2022 to FY2025 while the business was arguably strengthened. Revenue tracks commodity price and gross trading volume, not value creation. Adjusted earnings, adjusted EBITDA, cash flow from operations and free cash flow per share are the metrics management is run on and the metrics on which this dossier concentrates. **Value chain position.** Shell occupies positions from wellhead to forecourt, but the portfolio has been deliberately narrowed at both extremes. At the resource end it has exited high-cost, high-liability, low-margin acreage (Nigerian onshore, mature UK North Sea assets folded into the Adura joint venture with Equinor). At the customer end it has exited low-margin, regulated, capital-hungry retail energy supply (European home electricity and gas). What remains is a barbell: advantaged deepwater and gas resource at one end, high-return branded customer businesses at the other, joined by a trading layer. **Customer types and end-markets.** Sovereign and utility LNG offtakers (Japan, South Korea, China, India, Vietnam, Italy, Belgium); industrial gas and power consumers; motorists and fleet operators through retail and commercial fuels; airlines through aviation fuel; shipowners through marine fuels and lubricants; industrial customers of base and specialty chemicals (packaging, automotive, construction, detergents); refiners and traders as counterparties in crude and products; and, in Renewables and Energy Solutions, commercial and industrial power buyers and carbon-credit purchasers.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is engaged in the business of the exploration and production of oil and gas. It operates through three business segments, namely, oil and gas, chemical, and midstream and marketing. The company offers pipelines under the midstream and marketing segment. It also offers marketing, purchasing, processing, and storage facilities for oil and gas, CO2, and power. Moreover, under the midstream and marketing segment, the company develops technologies for capturing and storing CO2. Furthermore, its pipeline business consists of 11% interest in the general partner, which owns nearly 40 percent of Plains All American Pipeline, LP (US) and Dolphin Energy (UAE). Dolphin Energy contributes to the pipeline transportation business of the Occidental Petroleum Corporation, which has a 24.5 percent interest in Dolphin Energy. In July 2018, Occidental Petroleum Corporation announced its plans to divest its pipeline assets to invest more in the exploration and production of oil and gas. Occidental Petroleum Corporation has a presence across the world, including the US, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, and Mexico. Oxy Low Carbon Ventures LLC, OxyChem, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, and Diamond Shamrock Chemicals Company are some of its subsidiaries.
Petrofac Limited (Petrofac) is one of the well-recognized global service providers for the oil and gas production and processing industry. It operates through three segments, namely, engineering & construction (E&C), engineering & production services (EPS), and integrated energy services (IES). Under the engineering & construction segment, the company offers onshore and offshore services such as engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning works. Petrofac has a wide presence in the Middle East & Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). It has offices in more than 24 countries and seven operational centers worldwide. Petrofac Emirates LLC, Petrofac Training Limited, Petrofac International (UAE) LLC, Eclipse Petroleum Technology Limited, Petrofac Netherlands Holding BV, and Petrofac International Ltd are some of the subsidiaries of the company.
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is engaged in the business of exploration, production, and transportation of oil and gas. It is owned by the government of Oman (60%), Royal Dutch Shell (34%), Total (4%) and Partex (2%). The company has nearly 209 gas fields and more than 8,000 oil and gas wells. Moreover, it also has more than 30,500 km of pipeline networks. Furthermore, the company operates in almost one-third of Oman. It has become a pioneer in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) for exploration and production activities in Oman. PDO has a presence in 70 countries and has more than 70,000 contractors around the world. In 2018, the capital expenditure of the company was USD 5.5 billion, and the operating expense was USD 1.9 billion. It is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) National Oil Company Steering Committee, Oman Society for Petroleum Services, Regional Clean Sea Organisation, GCC Standardisation Organisation, and International Association of Oil and Gas Producers.
ConocoPhillips Company (ConocoPhillips) is engaged in the exploration, production, transportation, and marketing of crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and liquefied natural gas globally. It is the world’s largest independent E&P company in terms of production and proved reserves. It operates through six segments, namely, Alaska, Lower 48, Canada, Europe and North Africa, Asia Pacific and Middle East, and corporate & other. The Alaska segment covers the production, transportation, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. ConocoPhillips has a presence all over the world, including countries such as the US, Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Norway, and the UK. ConocoPhillips Alaska, Polar Tankers Inc., Gulf Canada, ConocoPhillips Ltd., ConocoPhillips Australia Pty Ltd., ConocoPhillips China Inc., and Norske ConocoPhillips A/S are some of its subsidiaries.
TechnipFMC PLC is an equipment and services company operating in the energy industry with headquarters in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in the year 2017 upon the merger of FMC Technologies of the United States and Technip of France. TechnipFMC PLC operates currently in over 48 countries such as USA, Ghana, Nigeria, India and Malaysia with about 44,000 employees. Its diversified business are primarily focused on the Subsea, Onshore/Offshore and Surface Technologies. The company has been involved in all UK subsea field decommissioning projects since the first field abandonment of Hamilton Crawford in 1991. It was awarded a lump sum project for the decommissioning of the brownfield development and installation of new subsea equipment, supporting a floating production system located in Mississippi Canyon, Gulf of Mexico, in a water depth of approximately 2,000 meters, by Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. TechnipFMC Plc competes with companies such as BP Plc, DeepOcean, Claxton Engineering, Statoil ASA and AF Gruppen.
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