Africa Oilfield Services Market Size
| Study Period | 2021 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 5.97 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 8.35 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.95 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Africa Oilfield Services Market Analysis
The Africa Oilfield Services Market size is estimated at USD 5.97 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 8.35 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.95% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. Presently, the market has reached pre-pandemic levels.
Over the long term, increasing exploration and production activities due to rising crude oil and natural gas demand will likely drive the African oilfield services market during the forecast period.
On the other hand, volatile oil and gas prices are leading to uncertainty among oil and gas operators, which is likely to restrain the growth of the African oilfield services market in the coming years.
In addition, advancements in the region's deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling activities and increasing primary energy consumption are expected to create ample opportunities for market players in the coming years.
Nigeria is expected to dominate the market, owing to increased exploration activity to compensate for declining fields elsewhere and recent oil discoveries.
Africa Oilfield Services Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Africa Oil Field Services Market according to our research experts:
Drilling Services to Dominate the Market
Oilfield services are dominated by drilling and completion services, which make up more than 50% of the market.
The growth of Africa's offshore exploration and production (E&P) activities has been mainly driven by the efforts of governments in the region to provide key incentives to unlock the investment opportunity, as well as to increase the list of global oil and gas companies interested in offshore activities in countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, etc.
As crude oil prices rise, upstream investment is expected to increase, and several projects will come online, resulting in market growth.
As of May 2022, Algeria had the most active oil and gas rigs in Africa, with 34, followed by Nigeria with 11. The growing oil rigs will, in turn, support the growth of oilfield services across the region.
Moreover, in April 2022, Saipem won a contract with Eni SPA for the drilling campaign to be conducted using the ultra-deep-water drillship Saipem 12000 in North-West Africa. The operations under the contract with Eni are expected to start in April 2022 in continuity with previous activities.
Furthermore, in March 2022, Sonatrach announced its plan to start its first offshore oil drilling in Algeria in 2023. This is, in turn, expected to increase the demand for offshore oilfield services in the country in the coming years.
Therefore, the drilling service segment is expected to dominate the African oilfield services market during the forecast period.
Nigeria to Dominate the Market
Oil and gas production in Nigeria is declining due to aging fields and reduced hydrocarbon production from existing fields, which is expected to boost the market.
The country was the leading oil producer in Africa as of 2021. Oil production amounted to roughly 78 million metric tons (MMT). Libya, Algeria, and Angola followed, each with an output above 50 million metric tons (MMT). Also, in November 2022, the country recorded 12 offshore oil rigs. The growing offshore rigs will culminate in the growth of oilfield services across the country.
Moreover, in October 2022, oil drilling company Dolphin Drilling secured a 1-year offshore drilling rig contract with Nigeria-based General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL). The contract is worth USD 96 million.
Furthermore, in November 2022, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari opened the first oil drilling site in the country. Also, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced plans to auction seven deep offshore oil blocks. The oil blocks, located off the city of Lagos in southwestern Nigeria, are between 1,200 meters (3,936 feet) and 3,100 meters in depth.
Therefore, the aforementioned factors are expected to help the market grow in Nigeria during the forecast period.
Africa Oilfield Services Industry Overview
The African oilfield services market is partially fragmented, with several small and big players operating in the market. Some of the key players in this market (in no particular order) include Schlumberger Limited, Petrofac Ltd, Weatherford International PLC, Baker Hughes Company, and Halliburton Company, among others.
Africa Oilfield Services Market Leaders
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Schlumberger Limited
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Weatherford International Plc
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Baker Hughes Company
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Halliburton Company
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Petrofac Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Africa Oilfield Services Market News
- November 2022: TotalEnergies announced its plan to explore oil and gas resources in an area offshore South Africa. The company plans to drill one well in the Deep Water Orange Basin, off the west coast of South Africa.
- October 2022: Oil and gas exploration company Eco (Atlantic) started drilling an exploration well on Block 2B offshore South Africa, using an Island Drilling-owned semi-submersible rig.
Africa Oilfield Services Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Scope of the Study
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Study Assumptions
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2027
- 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
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4.4 Market Dynamics
- 4.4.1 Drivers
- 4.4.2 Restraints
- 4.5 Supply Chain Analysis
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4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.6.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
- 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Service Type
- 5.1.1 Drilling Services
- 5.1.2 Completion Services
- 5.1.3 Production Services
- 5.1.4 Other Services
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5.2 Location of Deployment
- 5.2.1 Onshore
- 5.2.2 Offshore
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Nigeria
- 5.3.2 Angola
- 5.3.3 Algeria
- 5.3.4 Rest of Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 Transocean Ltd
- 6.3.2 Basic Energy Services Inc.
- 6.3.3 China Oilfield Services Ltd
- 6.3.4 ENSCO International Inc.
- 6.3.5 Weatherford International PLC
- 6.3.6 Nabors Industries Inc.
- 6.3.7 Schlumberger Limited
- 6.3.8 Baker Hughes Company
- 6.3.9 Petrofac Ltd
- 6.3.10 Halliburton Company
- 6.3.11 TechnipFMC PLC
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
** Subject To AvailablityAfrica Oilfield Services Industry Segmentation
Oilfield services (OFS) refer to all the services that support onshore and offshore oil and gas extraction and production processes. These services include drilling and formation evaluation, well construction, and completion services.
The African oilfield services market is segmented by service type and location type. By service type, the market is segmented into drilling services, completion services, production services, and other services. By location of deployment, the market is segmented into onshore and offshore. The report also covers market size and forecasts for the African oilfield services market across major countries. For each segment, the market size and forecasts have been calculated based on USD billion.
| Service Type | Drilling Services |
| Completion Services | |
| Production Services | |
| Other Services | |
| Location of Deployment | Onshore |
| Offshore | |
| Geography | Nigeria |
| Angola | |
| Algeria | |
| Rest of Africa |
Africa Oilfield Services Market Research FAQs
How big is the Africa Oilfield Services Market?
The Africa Oilfield Services Market size is expected to reach USD 5.97 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.95% to reach USD 8.35 billion by 2029.
What is the current Africa Oilfield Services Market size?
In 2024, the Africa Oilfield Services Market size is expected to reach USD 5.97 billion.
Who are the key players in Africa Oilfield Services Market?
Schlumberger Limited , Weatherford International Plc, Baker Hughes Company , Halliburton Company and Petrofac Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Africa Oilfield Services Market.
What years does this Africa Oilfield Services Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Africa Oilfield Services Market size was estimated at USD 5.58 billion. The report covers the Africa Oilfield Services Market historical market size for years: 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Africa Oilfield Services Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Africa Oilfield Services Industry Report
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