About Heavy Fuel Oil
Heavy fuel oil is a fuel used to generate morion that has a particularly have high density and viscosity. Heavy fuel oils (HFO) are most widely used as marine fuel, virtually all medium and low-speed marine diesel engines are designed for heavy fuel oil. The factors such as High Demand for Heavy Fuel Oil as Marine Fuel and Increased Demand for Heavy Fuel Oil due to its Relatively Low Cost for Reduced Transportation Cost are the key drivers for the global Heavy Fuel Oil market. In addition, Increased Seaborne Trade Activities also fueling the growth of the market. However, Environmental Concerns Related to Heavy Fuel Oil Applications may hamper the market growth.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
The companies are exploring the market by adopting expansions, investments, new service launches and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions across the globe to gain a competitive advantage through combined collaborations. Analyst at AMA Research estimates that United States Vendors will contribute the maximum growth to Global Heavy Fuel Oil market throughout the forecasted period. Established and emerging Vendors should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
Total SE (France), Exxon Mobil Corporation (United States), Neste Oyj (Finland), Royal Dutch Shell plc (Netherlands), Hiap Huat Holdings Berhad (Malaysia), Chevron Phillips Chemical (United States), PJSC Rosneft Oil Company (Russia), Qatar Petroleum (Qatar), PetroChina Co. Ltd. (China) and Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. (India) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research coverage are Exxon Mobil Corp. (United States) and Tauber Oil Company (United States).
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Global Heavy Fuel Oil market by Type (Low, Medium and High), Application (Industrial (Oil and Gas, Mining, Shipping and Contracting and Other) and Non- Industrial (Residential, Commercial and Institutes)) and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Heavy Fuel Oil has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico).
Influencing Trend:
Increased Seaborne Trade Activities
Market Growth Drivers:
High Demand for Heavy Fuel Oil as Marine Fuel and Increased Demand for Heavy Fuel Oil due to its Relatively Low Cost for Reduced Transportation Cost
Challenges:
Environmental Concerns Related to Heavy Fuel Oil Applications
Restraints:
Heavy Fuel Oil Banned as a Fuel Source for Ships Travelling in the Antarctic
Opportunities:
Increasing Industrialization and Liberalization of National Economies and Growth in the Shipping Industry
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
In April 2022, MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, has acquired the propane and refined fuel operations of Griffin Oil & Propane, an independent retailer based in southeast Missouri, on March 30. The deal includes offices in Deering, Mo., and Portageville, Mo., trucks, tanks, employees and customer accounts.
In August 2023, Neste, a Finnish company, has launched the "Marine 0.1 Co-Processed" - a marine fuel said to be a substitute for the conventional fuel used in the shipping industry. According to the company, the new alternate fuel reduces GHG (GreenHouse Gas) by 80% throughout its lifecycle compared to the standard fuel used.
Key Target Audience
Heavy Fuel Oil Manufacturers, Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors, Emerging Companies, Research Professionals and End-users
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have a better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with the purpose to understand the companies positioning regarding the market value, volume, and their market share for regional as well as global.
Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply a number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Agencies) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders, etc., and work towards appointment generation.
The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, the analyst team keeps preparing a set of questionnaires, and after getting the appointee list; the target audience is then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connections that including email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey, etc.