APAC Automation and Control Systems Market in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry, Forecast to 2023

Research Scope

The objective of this study is to identify the major end users, distribution channel for each product segment, and the major suppliers of ACS in APAC. The study also discusses the revenue contribution of major vendors in the market. Historical data from 2015 to 2017 are examined and included. Considering the prevailing political, legal, and economic situation and other trends, the study also forecasts revenue and growth rates till 2023 and discusses major factors affecting the industry. Drivers, restraints, and initiatives and support from public and private organizations are also provided. It is seen that national oil companies across APAC are facing problems due to their maturing assets and growing domestic energy demand, which points toward more collaboration/need for partners with technical and financial capabilities to help maximize recovery. It is also seen that by 2020, companies across Australia will be investing in building sizeable utility storage, solar, other renewable sources. As many environmental agencies and governments are focusing on replacing conventional sources with green energy, there is a lack of transparency or clarity at different levels, especially in Southeast Asia. While benefits of using cleaner sources are well understood, it is not clear if energy generated from such sources will meet the requirements over the long term. Revenue split among major vendors has been discussed for the total market while analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the market.

Product Scope

The product segment includes the following categories:

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Distributed Control System (DCS)
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Safety Systems (SS)

Key Issues Addressed

• What is the total revenue generated in the ACS market from upstream O&G industry, and what factors will impede/help the adoption of automation systems?
• Who are the major market participants, and what is the competitive scenario currently?
• What are the prevailing trends in the ACS market, and how will these shape up in the years to come?
• What factors do end users look at while choosing a supplier and why?
• What opportunities are likely to come up in the future that will be of interest to the automation suppliers? 

Author: Krishnan Ramanathan