GLOBAL DATA

This month, Infield Systems Ltd. has extracted from its Global Perspective Pipelines and Control Lines Market Update 2007-2011 which focuses on the Asian offshore market.
Dec. 1, 2006
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This month, Infield Systems Ltd. has extracted from its Global Perspective Pipelines and Control Lines Market Update 2007-2011 which focuses on the Asian offshore market.

The period 2007-2011 is forecast to see 912 Asian pipeline projects. These include projects in single tubular, pipe-in-pipe, riser, jumper, bundled line, coiled tubing, and piggy-back configurations. This activity equates to an expected 60% rise in the market relative to the 2002-2006 period. Among the countries within the region, Indonesia, at 22%, is expected to account for the largest share, closely followed by India (20%), China (18%), and Malaysia (13%).

Asia pipeline length (%) by country 2002-2011
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A total of 15,009 km (9,326 mi) is scheduled to be laid in the period, a 77% increase. The capital expenditure is estimated at a combined total of $18 billion. This would be a 78% increase from the historic period, in line with the rate of increase in pipeline lengths across the same periods.

While the forecast 15,009 km (9,326 mi) of pipelines will carry a range of product types, 9,730 km (6,046 mi) will be for gas, accounting for 64% of the total. Some 12% of the gas carrying pipelines potentially will form part of the growing Trans-Aesan Gas Pipeline (TAGP) network. Indonesia followed by Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines will add significantly to this growing pipeline segment. Gas/condensate carrying pipelines will constitute the next biggest share at 11% of the total.
-Ojus Palathingal, Researcher; Dr. Roger Knight, Editor & Data Manager

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