Market Snapshot:
Heavy oil is defined as the relatively dense hydrocarbons which is derived from petroleum, coal tar, and other similar materials. These type of material have higher viscosity as compared to conventional crude oil. It has an API between 22.3° and 10°. It is also available in extra-heavy oil and extra-heavy oil natural bitumen. Heavy oils typically are not recoverable in their natural state through a well or by ordinary production methods. Most require heat or dilution to flow into a well or through a pipeline.
Highlights from Heavy Oil Market Study
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
The key Manufacturers profiled in the report are Schlumberger Limited (United States), Halliburton (United States), Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia), Albemarle Corporation (United States), Royal Dutch Shell PLC (Netherlands), Fractal Systems Inc. (Japan), COS (United Kingdom), Husky Energy Inc. (Canada) and Devon Energy Corporation (United States).
Geographic Breakdown and Segment Analysis
The Global Heavy Oil market presents a comprehensive analysis of the Heavy Oil market by product type (Heavy Crude Oil {High Sulfur Crude Oil, Low Sulfur Crude Oil}, Viscous Crude Oil and Coal Tar Creosote), by end-user/application (Metallurgy, Gasoline, Diesel, Jet fuel and Machine Manufacturing), and by geography (North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and MEA) along with country level break-up. This section of our report presents a realistic picture of the Global Heavy Oil industry. Investors and Manufacturers can easily understand the inherent opportunities and challenges for their products in geographical region of interest.
For instance, while the holds majority of market share of the Heavy Oil market
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Heavy Oil market by Type, Application and Region.
Influencing Trend:
Technology Advanced in Heavy Oil Products
Market Growth Drivers:
Augmented Value of Heavy Crude and Combined Deasphalting and Gasifer and Energy industry is Expanding Recourses to Recover Difficult to Remove Heavy Oil
Challenges:
Upgrading Heavy Oil leaves behind an even heavier residue and The difficulty of transporting it through Pipelines Because of its High Viscosity
Restraints:
Environmental Issues such as Oil Spills difficult to clean up and High content of Toxins
Opportunities:
Rising Demand from Emerging Economics such as India, China and others
Market Developments Activities:
In September 2023, Lycos Energy Inc., Calgary, has agreed to acquire privately held Canadian heavy oil producer Durham Creek Exploration Ltd. (DECL), Calgary, for USD 22.5 million in a cash and stock deal.
In July 2023, The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) informed that iCOMDEX Bullion Index October 2023 futures contract, and crude oil 25 October 2023 Option contract, will be available for trading with effect. It also stated that the contract specifications and trading parameters of the said contracts issued by it earlier, shall be binding on all the Members of the Exchange and constituents trading through them.
Regulatory Insights:
In 2019, according to EPA, “that revisions to the federal regulations for the management of wastes associated with the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and geothermal energy under Subtitle D of RCRA (title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations in Part 257) are not necessary at this time. This determination fulfills EPA's obligation under a consent decree issued by a federal court in December of 2016”.Hence, it will act as a hamper for market growth.
Competition among existing players is due to the Heavy Oil market share occupied by leading players. The industry leader is engaged in offering innovative and superior quality products to cater to the ever-growing demand for Heavy Oil Market. The companies are implementing strategic activities such as acquisitions and mergers along with collaboration with companies in other industries to aid them in improving sustenance and maintaining their competitive advantage.
Key Target Audience
Heavy Oil Manufacturers, Government and Regulatory Bodies and Research Institute and Organization