The offshore structural analysis software market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The offshore structural analysis software market has experienced significant growth in recent years. It is expected to grow from $0.7 billion in 2024 to $0.75 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.
This growth can be attributed to fluctuations in oil prices, changes in regulations governing offshore activities, global economic factors, rising environmental concerns, and increasing energy demand.
The offshore structural analysis software market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The offshore structural analysis software market is projected to see strong growth, reaching $1.01 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 7.6%.
Growth is driven by the shift towards renewable energy sources, climate change mitigation policies, geopolitical changes, economic recovery, and supply chain resilience. Key trends include digital twin technology, cloud-based solutions, 3D visualization, and AI and machine learning integration.
The surge in interest for renewable energy sources is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the offshore structural analysis software market in the future. These renewable energy sources, like solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass, are naturally occurring substances that can be continuously restored. Issues surrounding climate change, energy protection, and decreasing costs of renewable technologies are driving the demand for such energy sources. Offshore structural analysis software is vital for enhancing the design and safety aspects of renewable energy structures, especially those situated offshore. As an example, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration, a US government agency, in March 2022, the role of renewable energy in power generation is projected to almost triple, growing from 21% in 2021 to 44% in 2050, with this growth largely attributed to new wind and solar power projects. As a result, the mushrooming demand for renewable energy sources is boosting the expansion of the offshore structural analysis software market.
The offshore structural analysis software market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Components: Service, Software
2) By Offshore Structure Type: Compliant Towers, Gravity Base, Shallow Water Complex
3) By Deployment Method: Cloud, On-Premise Platforms
4) By End Use: Oil And Gas, Power Generation, Maritime, Government And Defense, Other End Use
Subsegments:
1) By Service: Consulting Services, Training Services, Technical Support Services, Maintenance And Upgrade Services, Cloud-Based Services
2) By Software: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Software, Structural Design Software, Simulation Software, Project Management Software, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Software
Leading firms in the offshore structural analysis software market are concentrating on developing strategic alliances to secure a competitive advantage. Such alliances represent collaborative efforts between two or more organisations to deliver mutual benefits that align with their primary objectives. For instance, Akselos, a Swiss company specialising in unique structural performance management software, forged a partnership with BEPA A/S, a Danish engineering consultancy, in May 2023. This was meant to boost the design and operations of wind turbines. The collaboration focused on harnessing the potential of Akselos' patented Reduced Basis Finite Element Analysis (RB-FEA) technology, which has matured at MIT over a decade, to improve wind asset designs and functioning. The initial focus will be on discovering the benefits of RB-FEA in the wind industry. This technology transforms the approach to floating offshore wind design engineering by offering an efficient process. RB-FEA enables designers to use a unified and detailed model and mesh for the entire structure, thereby speeding up simulations and assuring improved structural robustness.
Major companies operating in the offshore structural analysis software market are:
• Siemens AG
• KBR Inc.
• Hexagon AG
• John Wood Group PLC
• DNV GL AS
• ANSYS Inc.
• Oceaneering International Inc.
• Ramboll Group A/S
• AVEVA Group plc
• Bentley Systems Inc.
• L&T Technology Services Limited
• BMT Group
• Dlubal Software GmbH
• Iron Ox Inc.
• Vard Marine Inc.
• Zebec Marine Consultant and Services
• Stewart Technology Associates
• Lonadek Global Services
• Energid Technologies Corporation.
• SAFI Quality Software Inc.
• Viking Systems International
• CAPFOS Inc.
• Orcina Ltd.
• SkyCiv Engineering
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the offshore structural analysis software market in 2024. The regions covered in the offshore structural analysis software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.