Global Oil and Gas FIDs in 2026 (H1 Edition)
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Oil and gas FIDs 2026: explore upstream, midstream, refinery, and petrochemical projects expected to reach final investment decisions worldwide.
Track the Projects Shaping the Oil & Gas Industry
Final investment decisions (FIDs) remain one of the strongest indicators of future activity across the oil and gas value chain.
This report provides a detailed overview of upstream, midstream, refinery, and petrochemical projects expected to reach FIDs in 2026, helping businesses identify where investment activity is accelerating globally.
It highlights key projects, regional activity, and sector-level developments across the industry.
Report Value Proposition – Why This Matters for You
Understanding which projects are approaching FID is critical for companies planning investments, partnerships, and business development strategies.
You can use this report to:
- Track major oil and gas projects expected to reach FIDs in 2026
- Identify regions with the strongest project activity
- Monitor upstream, midstream, refinery, and petrochemical developments
- Support business development and market entry strategies
- Benchmark competitor activity and investment pipelines
The report combines project analysis with detailed accompanying Excel datasets for deeper evaluation.
Key Insights in Oil & Gas FIDs
An estimated 126 upstream production projects worldwide are expected to reach FIDs in 2026.
Europe remains the leading region for projects likely to secure FIDs, followed by Oceania, Asia, and Africa.
By resource type, conventional oil and gas projects account for the largest share of developments targeting FIDs.
The report also tracks projects across coalbed methane (CBM), oil sands, and heavy oil segments expected to move toward investment approval this year.
Scope
What You Will Learn
The report delivers structured insight into oil and gas projects expected to reach FIDs in 2026, including:
- Major upstream production projects worldwide
- Midstream infrastructure developments and project pipelines
- Refinery and petrochemical projects approaching FID
- Regional distribution of upcoming investment activity
- Project-level details and sector-specific analysis
Target Buyers for This Report
This report is designed for professionals across the energy and infrastructure sectors:
- Oil and gas companies
- EPC contractors and suppliers
- Investors and financial institutions
- Strategy and market intelligence teams
If you are tracking energy investments or planning market strategy, this report provides essential insight.
How Companies Use This Report
- Oil and gas operators: Track project pipelines and investment activity
- EPC contractors and suppliers: Identify upcoming project opportunities
- Strategy and business development teams: Support market entry and expansion planning
- Investors and market analysts: Assess future energy infrastructure trends
This makes the report valuable for commercial, operational, and strategic decision-making.
Reasons to Buy
Analyse Investment Activity Across the Value Chain
The report provides visibility across multiple segments of the oil and gas industry.
This includes:
- Upstream production projects targeting FIDs
- Midstream infrastructure developments expected to progress
- Refinery and petrochemical projects approaching investment approval
- Regional and segment-level analysis of future project pipelines
As a result, you gain a clearer understanding of where future capital deployment is expected across the sector.
Built on Trusted Data and Expert Analysis
This report is backed by GlobalData’s project tracking and energy sector expertise.
- Includes analysis across upstream, midstream, refinery, and petrochemical sectors
- Supported by detailed project-level Excel datasets
- Provides structured insight into regional and segment activity
So you can access actionable intelligence on projects shaping the market.
Act Now to Stay Ahead of Oil & Gas Investment Activity
FIDs are a critical signal of future industry direction and spending activity.
This report helps you identify where projects are progressing, which regions are leading investment activity, and how the oil and gas pipeline is evolving in 2026.
If you want to stay ahead of upcoming opportunities across the energy sector, this report gives you the visibility to act early.
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