With The Increase In Offshore Oil Production, Westwood Forecasts Growth In The Use Of Support Vessels In The Sector

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Published on 15/06/2022 at 08:39

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With Rising Crude Oil Prices and Companies in the Sector Moving Towards Expansion in Offshore Fuel Production, Westwood Projects a Favorable Scenario for the Use of Support Vessels in the Coming Years.

The energy and logistics company Westwood commented this Sunday (06/12) on the future of the oil and gas sector worldwide and highlighted a strong expansion in the use of support vessels in the coming years. According to the company’s projections, there should be a utilization rate of the vessels of up to 88% in 2024, driven by the expansion of offshore oil production.

Support Vessel Utilization Rate Could Reach 88% in 2024 with Increased Offshore Oil Production, Westwood Projects

The rise in oil prices has been bringing a series of consequences in the international market and, among them, is the frantic search for offshore fuel production to combat prices. This is because OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced an increase in fuel exploration for July during the last week, impacting the international oil and gas scenario.

As a consequence of the decision and the search for new offshore oil ventures, the energy company Westwood is projecting a bright future for the support vessel market.

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Increase in Oil Prices Will Drive Offshore Fuel Production and Need for Growth in Utilization of Support Vessels

The use of support vessels in offshore oil production is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, primarily driven by the increase in commodity prices.

Thus, Westwood emphasized the impact of rising prices on a future expansion in the use of support vessels in the sector and stated: “With oil prices settling above US$ 100/barrel, vessel owners are working to reactivate their fleets to capitalize on the increasing levels of offshore activity, especially after the stacking surge that occurred during the pandemic. By the end of the first quarter, the total lay-up fleet had dropped by 32%, the lowest since 2016, with 321 vessels reactivated, scrapped, or retired (i.e., considered commercially inactive).”

In this way, the company alerts the global oil and gas sector and presents an excellent growth outlook for companies operating in the support vessels segment, such as Wilson Sons, which could take advantage of the future scenario.

With The Increase In Offshore Oil Production, Westwood Forecasts Growth In The Use Of Support Vessels In The Sector

With Rising Crude Oil Prices and Companies in the Sector Moving Towards Expansion in Offshore Fuel Production, Westwood Projects a Favorable Scenario for the Use of Support Vessels in the Coming Years.

Support Vessel Utilization Rate Could Reach 88% in 2024 with Increased Offshore Oil Production, Westwood Projects

Increase in Oil Prices Will Drive Offshore Fuel Production and Need for Growth in Utilization of Support Vessels

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Support Vessel Utilization Rate Could Reach 88% in 2024 with Increased Offshore Oil Production, Westwood Projects

Increase in Oil Prices Will Drive Offshore Fuel Production and Need for Growth in Utilization of Support Vessels

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