
Independent Companies
As every quarter, we propose you a review of the energies market. But at that period of the year, our review covers a recapitulation of 2021 and perspectives for 2022. By energies market, we refer to the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Energy Transition sectors.
The Oil & Gas and Petrochemical market is surging on Q2 2021.
Along that year, the Covid and the mass communication about energy transition affected heavily projects investment decisions. So, that 2021 started in great uncertainty. But the demand was there. Therefore, we could observe a well loaded funnel of projects for sanction in 2021 and 2022.
Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Resilient in 2020. The Oil & Gas and Petrochemical market has proven to be more resilient in 2020 than feared or expected. The national oil companies and the independents took a leading role turning the market reality far above the market perception left by the international oil companies.
In this period of social and economic confusion, Gas projects seem to benefit from an exceptional stability.
The level of investment for gas projects is equal in 2020 to 2019.
As part of the underlying Oil & Gas and Petrochemical market revolution, the business model for projects is changing.
In fact, the new business model is a return to the basic of ROI (Return on Investment) calculations.
Thus, the new business model aims to shorten project timeline while controlling costs. Delivering “Fast-track” projects in 2-3 years.
Surprisingly, the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical market stands robust on Q3 2020 by reaching 12 months 2019 capital expenditure.