Global Upstream New Build and Expansion Projects Outlook, 2025-2030
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Global oil and gas upstream activity is set to expand over the 2025 to 2030 period, supported by rising energy demand, particularly in developing countries, ongoing coal-to-gas switching, energy security concerns, and improvements in production technologies.
According to GlobalData, 824 oil and gas production projects are expected to commence operations globally between 2025 and 2030. Of these, 505 projects are new builds, while 319 represent expansions of existing developments, highlighting continued momentum across both greenfield and brownfield upstream activity.
GlobalData’s Oil and Gas Upstream Projects Market Analysis report provides a comprehensive, data-driven overview of upcoming upstream production projects worldwide. By tracking projects by resource type, development stage, terrain, region, and country, the report delivers actionable insight into where upstream investment and project activity will be concentrated over the outlook period.
Scope
This report provides detailed coverage of global oil and gas upstream production projects expected to start operations between 2025 and 2030, including:
Global oil and gas production project counts by resource type, development stage, terrain, region, and key countries
Global oil production project counts segmented by resource type, development stage, terrain, region, and key countries
Global natural gas production project counts segmented by resource type, development stage, terrain, region, and key countries
Key details of major oil and gas production projects scheduled to commence operations during the outlook period
How industry leaders are using this report
Industry stakeholders use this report to:
- Monitor upcoming oil and gas upstream production projects globally.
- Understand the balance between new-build developments and project expansions.
- Assess upstream project pipelines by geography, terrain, and development stage.
- Support planning and analysis using structured, project-level data.
- Gain visibility into where upstream activity is expected to accelerate through 2030.
Reasons to Buy
This report enables you to:
- Analyze global upstream new-build and expansion projects expected to start operations between 2025 and 2030.
- Understand the outlook for upstream project counts by resource type over the forecast period.
- Keep track of major upcoming oil and gas production projects worldwide.
- Support decision-making using detailed and reliable upstream project data.
- Develop business strategies based on insights into future upstream project starts.
Who should buy this report
- Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Companies\
- National and International Oil Companies
- Oilfield Services and Engineering Firms
- Energy Project Developers
- Strategy, Market Intelligence, and Planning Teams
- Consultants and Industry Advisors
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