Description
Identify where the next generation of MENA oil and gas opportunities will emerge
The Middle East and North Africa remain the centre of global energy investment, with more than $640bn of planned oil, gas and petrochemical projects creating significant opportunities for companies across the value chain. National oil companies continue to invest in production capacity, LNG infrastructure, refining, petrochemicals and low-carbon technologies to strengthen energy security while supporting long-term economic diversification.
As investment priorities evolve, companies face increasing pressure to identify which projects are progressing, where capital is being deployed and how changing procurement strategies, geopolitical risks and the energy transition will shape future demand.
For organisations competing in one of the world’s most active energy markets, access to accurate, verified market intelligence is no longer a competitive advantage. It is a commercial necessity.
The MENA Oil & Gas 2027 report combines strategic market analysis with MEED’s exclusive project data to provide a complete view of the regional oil and gas market. Covering upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG and petrochemical developments, it enables decision-makers to identify high-value opportunities, understand market dynamics and align business strategies with projects that are moving forward.
Whether you are expanding into new markets, prioritising bids, evaluating investment opportunities or developing long-term business strategies, the report delivers the trusted project intelligence needed to make confident commercial decisions.
Investment momentum and market outlook
Since 2017, GCC countries have awarded more than $417bn in oil, gas, and petrochemical contracts, averaging over $41bn annually.
Investment reached a record level in 2023, with approximately $79bn in project awards driven by major developments including:
- Jafurah gas field development in Saudi Arabia.
- Hail and Ghasha offshore projects in the UAE.
- Qatar LNG expansion projects.
GCC oil, gas, and petrochemical project activity moderated after the strong investment levels seen in 2023. Capital expenditure declined by 9% in 2024 compared with the previous year, followed by a further 23% reduction in 2025 compared with 2024. By June 2026, total contract awards across the region stood at $34bn, indicating continued caution among investors and project owners.
Geopolitical uncertainty and oil price fluctuations influence short-term investment decisions. However, long-term fundamentals remain strong, supported by continued energy demand and regional development plans.
How will the MENA Oil & Gas 2027 report help you?
- Identify high-value oil, gas, LNG and petrochemical opportunities across 14 MENA markets.
- Track planned, tendering, awarded and active projects using MEED’s analyst-validated project intelligence.
- Understand investment priorities, procurement activity and client spending strategies.
- Identify upcoming contract opportunities and focus your resources on projects that are progressing.
- Reduce commercial and investment risk with independently verified project information unavailable through public sources.
- Benchmark competitors, identify potential partners and understand the organisations shaping the regional energy market.
- Support business development, market expansion and investment planning with MEED’s exclusive project pipeline intelligence.
What’s included in the report?
The report provides comprehensive analysis of the MENA oil and gas market, including:
- Regional and country-by-country market outlook across 14 MENA markets.
- Oil and gas investment trends and spending forecasts.
- Upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG and petrochemical project pipelines.
- Planned, tendering, awarded and ongoing project activity.
- National energy strategies and government investment priorities.
- Procurement trends, contracting models and localisation requirements.
- Client, contractor and stakeholder analysis.
- Energy transition initiatives including CCUS, hydrogen, renewable integration and digital transformation.
- Market risks, challenges and future growth opportunities.
- More than 500 pages of analysis supported by 250+ charts, maps, tables and project timelines.
Why choose MEED?
For more than six decades, MEED has been the trusted source of project intelligence across the Middle East and North Africa.
Unlike publicly available market reports, MENA Oil & Gas 2027 is powered by MEED’s proprietary Projects database, combining first-party project intelligence with expert market analysis to deliver insights that help organisations identify opportunities before competitors.
The report includes:
- Exclusive project tracking covering thousands of developments across the region.
- Verified project intelligence including project values, timelines, procurement stages, developers, operators and contractors.
- Strategic analysis that connects market trends with project-level opportunities.
- Intelligence trusted by contractors, suppliers, investors, consultants and government organisations to support bidding, investment and expansion decisions.
When commercial success depends on knowing where projects are progressing, MEED’s exclusive market intelligence gives you the confidence to act.
Who should buy this report?
This report is designed for organisations involved in the MENA oil and gas sector, including:
- EPC contractors
- Oilfield services companies
- Equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- National and international oil companies
- Engineering and technical consultants
- Energy developers
- LNG and petrochemical companies
- Investors and private equity firms
- Banks and project financiers
- Technology providers
- Strategy, commercial and business development teams
- ADNOC
- QatarEnergy
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
- OQ
- Sonatrach
- Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)
- Shell
- BP
- TotalEnergies
- ExxonMobil
- Chevron
- Eni
- Equinor
- Baker Hughes
- SLB
- Halliburton
- Technip Energies
- Saipem
- McDermott
- Worley
- Wood
- Fluor Corporation
- Petrofac
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction
- Samsung Engineering
- Larsen & Toubro
- China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC)
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Siemens Energy
- Honeywell
- Emerson Electric
- Schneider Electric
Why decision-makers rely on MENA Oil & Gas 2027
Whether you’re entering a new market, identifying your next bid opportunity or evaluating long-term investment potential, MENA Oil & Gas 2027 provides the actionable insights needed to stay ahead of market shifts.
Powered by MEED’s proprietary research, exclusive project intelligence and trusted regional market analysis, it helps you identify real opportunities, understand evolving risks and make smarter commercial decisions across one of the world’s most important energy markets.
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