Crude Oil Market Definition And Segments
Crude oil refers to a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum substance made up of organic compounds and hydrocarbon deposits. Crude oil is mostly utilized as a fuel and combustible, but it is also essential as a raw material in the production of chemicals.
The main types of crude oil are transport, industrial, and other types. Industrial refers to a company whose main business is producing goods. Nature is organic and conventional. The various end-users involved food and beverage, personal care and cosmetics, biofuel and energy, pharmaceuticals, and other end users.
The crude oil market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Transport, Industrial, Other Types
2) By Derivatives: Paraffin, Naphthene, Aromatic, Asphaltic
3) By Nature: Organic, Conventional
The crude oil market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2,829.69 billion in 2023 to $2,998.39 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrialization and economic growth, transportation sector, petrochemical industry, electricity generation, global energy demand.
The crude oil market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3,655.81 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising transportation evolution, petrochemical industry expansion, energy transition challenges, global economic development, geopolitical factors. Major trends in the forecast period include resilience in oil markets amid energy transitions, shifting investment trends towards renewable energy, diversification in downstream operations, global efforts for energy security and independence, consumer behavior changes impacting transportation demand.
Surging Global Energy Demand Fuels Crude Oil Market Growth
This can be attributed to the rising demand for fossil fuels to cater to energy needs from around the world, especially in developing countries such as China and India, and the expected stabilization of oil and gas prices. Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in the Earth’s crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which can be burned for energy. Crude oil or petroleum is a liquid fossil fuel made up mostly of hydrocarbons (hydrogen and carbon compounds). Oil can be found in underground reservoirs; in the cracks, crevices, and pores of sedimentary rock; or in tar sands near the earth’s surface For instance, in February 2023, according to the International Energy Agency, a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, the global contribution of renewable energy in the power generation mix is projected to increase from 29% to 35% by the year 2025. Therefore, the rising demand for fossil fuels to cater to energy needs from around the world is driving the growth of the crude oil market.
Rising Geopolitical Tensions To Drive Crude Oil Market Growth
The increase in geopolitical tensions is expected to propel the growth of crude oil market going forward. Geopolitical tensions refer to political conflicts, rivalries, or disputes among nations or regions, often related to issues such as territory, resources, power, or ideology. Geopolitical tensions can elevate crude oil prices by creating concerns about potential disruptions in oil supply due to conflicts or instability in key oil-producing regions. For instance, in March 2022, according to The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), a US-based non-profit organization, 2020, there were 33,331 reported events of political violence targeting civilians, which increased by 12% to reach 37,185 events in 2021. Similarly, civilian fatalities rose by 8%, with 35,879 reported fatalities in 2020 compared to 38,658 in 2021. Therefore, the increase in geopolitical tensions is driving the growth of crude oil market.
Major companies operating in the crude oil market report are Saudi Arabian Oil Company, China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, PetroChina Company Limited, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, TotalEnergies SE, Chevron Corporation, BP PLC, Equinor ASA, ENI S.p.A., Gazprom OAO, Petróleos Mexicanos, Petrobras, Iraq National Oil Company, Rosneft Oil Company, Petroliam Nasional Berhad, ConocoPhillips, OMV Aktiengesellschaft, Sonatrach SPA, Qatar Petroleum, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Ecopetrol S.A., Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, KazMunayGas, National Oil Corporation, PT Pertamina, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Lukoil PJSC, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Digital Oilfield Technology Transforming The Market
Digital oilfield technology is recently being used by Oil and gas extraction companies, to enhance oil and gas production. Digital technologies in oil fields include high-performance drill bits, advanced electrical submersible pumps, and 3D seismic imaging and reservoir modelling. Oilfields digitization facilitates efficient utilization of human resources and thus optimizes the profitability of oil production by ten percentage points.
Strategic Partnerships Reshaping The Crude Oil Market Presence
Major companies operating in the crude oil market are forming partnerships to develop new products and strengthen their positions in the market. Partnerships and collaborations in the crude oil market foster shared resources, expertise, and risk, facilitating the development of innovative solutions, efficient operations, and improved market stability among industry participants. For instance, in November 2023, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, a Nigeria-based oil company, partnered with Aiteo Eastern E&P Company Limited, a Nigeria-based integrated energy company, introduce a new crude grade named Nembe, marking a collaborative effort to boost the country's oil production. Through their joint venture, NNPC and Aiteo Eastern E&P Co. Ltd will manage and market the Nembe crude stream, aiming to capitalize on its premium quality compared to the global Brent benchmark. This partnership represents a significant step for Nigeria, addressing past challenges such as crude theft and pipeline attacks, and aligns with the nation's goal of increasing oil output to enhance government revenue. The collaboration is seen as a positive development for the Nigerian oil industry, with plans to further elevate Nembe production in the coming years.
Vencer Energy Acquires Hunt Oil's Midland Basin Assets For Strategic Growth
In April 2021, Vencer Energy LLC, a US-based upstream oil and gas company, acquired Hunt Oil Company’s Midland Basin assets for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition would realize Vencer's objective of being the owner of high-quality, mature, producing assets with exciting development potential. It is the first step toward creating a more substantial, long-lasting platform in the Lower 48 States. The acquisition marks Vencer's first since Vitol founded the company last year. Hunt Oil Company is a US-based independent oil and gas company.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the crude oil market in 2023. The regions covered in the crude oil market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the crude oil market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The crude oil market consists of sales of sweet crude oils, sour crude oils, light crude oils, medium crude oils, heavy crude oils, sweet light crude oils, and more. 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).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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