Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-09-04 01:16Core Insights - The global energy demand is rising, particularly in developing countries, leading to increased reliance on oil and gas [1][10] - Continuous tubing is increasingly applied in oil and gas field development due to its efficiency and flexibility, especially in unconventional resource extraction [1][10] - The continuous tubing industry is evolving with advancements in technology, resulting in higher strength, better corrosion resistance, and longer service life [1][10] - The market size of China's continuous tubing industry is projected to reach 4.342 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.1% [1][10] Industry Overview - Continuous tubing, also known as coiled tubing, is made from low-carbon alloy steel and is characterized by its flexibility and continuous length, which can reach several kilometers [3][8] - The tubing must withstand high pressures (up to 70 MPa) and harsh downhole conditions, necessitating high strength and excellent plasticity [3][8] Industry Chain - The upstream of the continuous tubing industry involves the production of raw materials, primarily high-strength low-alloy steel and special alloy materials [8] - The midstream focuses on the manufacturing of continuous tubing, while the downstream encompasses its application in oil and gas field operations such as workover, drilling, completion, and logging [8] Market Dynamics - China's crude oil production is expected to rise from 191.506 million tons in 2017 to 212.823 million tons in 2024, with a 1.3% year-on-year increase in the first half of 2025 [9][10] - The growth in production is supported by both mature oil fields and new fields, contributing to a stable increase in demand for continuous tubing [9][10] Competitive Landscape - The global continuous tubing service market is highly concentrated, with major players like Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes holding about 60% of the market share [10] - Domestic companies are increasing R&D investments to enhance their product offerings and achieve domestic substitution for high-end products [10] Development Trends - The future of the continuous tubing industry is expected to focus on high-strength tubing to meet the demands of deeper wells [13] - There is a push towards the intelligent and automated development of the industry, incorporating fiber optics for remote monitoring and real-time decision-making [14] - The application of continuous tubing is expanding beyond traditional oil and gas sectors into geothermal energy development, driven by the need for corrosion-resistant and high-insulation materials [15]