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

Table of Contents

01. Global Upstream New Build and Expansion Projects Outlook

Key Highlights

Oil and Gas Production Projects Outlook by Project Type and Resource Type

Oil and Gas Production Projects Outlook by Development Stage

Oil and Gas Production Projects Count Outlook by Resource Type, Major Regions, and Key Countries

Oil and Gas Production Projects Count Outlook by Terrain, Major Regions, and Key Countries

02. Oil Production Projects Outlook

Oil Production Projects Outlook by Project Type and Resource Type

Oil Production Projects Outlook by Development Stage

Oil Production Projects Count Outlook by Resource Type, Major Regions, and Key Countries

Oil Production Projects Count Outlook by Terrain, Major Regions, and Key Countries

Major Oil Production Projects

03. Gas Production Projects Outlook

Gas Production Projects Outlook by Project Type and Resource Type

Gas Production Projects Outlook by Development Stage

Gas Production Projects Count Outlook by Resource Type, Major Regions, and Key Countries

Gas Production Projects Count Outlook by Terrain, Major Regions, and Key Countries

Major Gas Production Projects

04. Appendix

Abbreviations and Definitions

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Global major oil production projects during 2025–2030*

Global major gas production projects during 2025–2030*

Figures

Global oil and gas production projects outlook by project type, 2025–2030

Global oil and gas production projects outlook by resource type, 2025–2030

Global oil and gas production projects outlook by development stage, 2025–2030

Global oil and gas production projects count outlook by resource type and major regions, 2025–2030

Global oil and gas production projects count outlook by resource type and key countries, 2025–2030

Global oil and gas production projects count outlook by terrain and major regions, 2025–2030

Global oil and gas production projects count outlook by terrain and key countries, 2025–2030

Global oil production projects outlook by project type, 2025–2030

Global oil production projects outlook by resource type, 2025–2030

Global crude oil production projects outlook by development stage, 2025–2030

Global oil production projects count outlook by resource type and major regions, 2025–2030

Global oil production projects count outlook by resource type and key countries, 2025–2030

Global oil production projects count outlook by terrain and major regions, 2025–2030

Global oil production projects count outlook by terrain and key countries, 2025–2030

Global gas production projects outlook by project type, 2025–2030

Global gas production projects outlook by resource type, 2025–2030

Global gas production projects outlook by development stage, 2025–2030

Global gas production projects count outlook by resource type and major regions, 2025–2030

Global gas production projects count outlook by resource type and key countries, 2025–2030

Global gas production projects count outlook by terrain and major regions, 2025–2030

Global gas production projects count outlook by terrain and key countries, 2025–2030

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