Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market Size
| Study Period | 2021 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Volume (2024) | 1.42 Million barrels per day |
| Market Volume (2029) | 1.60 Million barrels per day |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 2.26 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market Analysis
The Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market size is estimated at 1.42 Million barrels per day in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.60 Million barrels per day by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.26% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Although the market studied was negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020, it has recovered and reached pre-pandemic levels. With the growing demand for various refined products, the country is focused on developing its refinery capacity, which is expected to drive the growth of the market studied during the forecast period. However, the shifting trend toward cleaner alternatives, such as the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, is expected to hinder the demand for refined products from end-user industries, which is expected to restrain the market's growth.
Gas fields have been discovered in the Andaman Sea, increasing optimism about reducing the dependence on imported gas and the cost of natural gas transportation. This factor is creating an opportunity for the players in the sector.
Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Thailand Oil & Gas Downstream Market according to our research experts:
Oil Refining Capacity to Witness Growth
Thailand produces a large share of the petroleum it consumes but still relies on imports to meet the increasing demand. Demand for gasoline stood above 30 million liters a day in 2020, while fuel (diesel and gasoline) consumption took a plunge of 4.4% in the first ten months of 2021 to a daily average of 131 million liters, the same level as before COVID-19 level, according to Department of Energy Business, Thailand.
The refinery sector of Thailand is the second largest in Southeast Asia in refining capacity and throughput, just after Singapore. In Thailand, the refineries' capacity has remained relatively stable during 2016-2019, at 1,234,500 barrels per day in 2016, which increased to 1,244,500 barrels per day in 2021. The refinery throughput has been increasing in recent years. The country has six refinery complexes, the majority of which are owned partially or fully by the country's national oil and gas conglomerate PTT. The country has been actively increasing its refining capacity to meet its growing domestic and regional demand. For instance, the expansion project of Thai Oil's Sriracha refinery, a part of the company's Clean Fuel Project (CFP), is expected to have a total capacity of 400,000 b/d when completed at the end of 2023.
Thailand's oil refining capacity is expected to grow slightly during the forecast period due to the expansion of refineries and increased demand for refined oil.
Decreasing Oil and Gas Production to Restrain the Market
Thailand is trying to transform into 'Thailand 4.0,' whose industries transition to technological advances and high-level services. The government designated 'next-generation automotive' development among the top targeted industries and supported EV-related businesses to transform from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to an EV production hub in Southeast Asia.
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining interest in Thailand, supported by favorable government policies to push the EV market's growth. For example, the government of Thailand rolled out EV incentive schemes, i.e., tax benefits and subsidy systems, to propel the development of the EV market in the country.
The National Electric Vehicles Policy Committee 2020 introduced a roadmap that lays out a framework for Thailand's EV development from 2021-2035 to transform the country's well-established automotive supply chain for the production of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and build the technological capacity for modern mobility. The roadmap covers not only EV production and usage but also developing plans for battery manufacturing and supplies, supporting infrastructure, including charging stations and power grid management, and the development of related safety standards and regulations to enable comprehensive and integrated implementation. EVs in the master plan covers various vehicles, including motorcycles, tricycles, buses, trucks, and ferry boats.
The Excise Department of Thailand has been applying an excise tax rate of 0% from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022 and 2% from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 to electric-powered passenger vehicles with seating not exceeding ten seats which are promoted by the Board of Investment (BOI).
The country's newly registered battery electric vehicles grew from 724 in 2019 to 2,079 in 2021. With an increase in the number of EVs, the country is also witnessing a surge in the number of charging stations with rising investments from both the public and private sectors. According to EVAT, the country had over 664 charging stations with 2,224 chargers from 10 developers nationwide in June 2021. By 2036, the Thai government aims to have 690 charging stations and 1.2 million electric vehicles nationwide.
The transportation sector plays a vital role in Thailand's downstream oil and gas economy. Therefore, the adoption of EVs is expected to hamper the growth of the downstream oil and gas market in Thailand.
Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Industry Overview
The Thailand oil and gas downstream market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market (in no particular order) include Exxon Mobil Corporation, PTT Public Company Limited, Thai Oil PCL, IRPC PCL, and Bangchak Petroleum Public Company, among others.
Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market Leaders
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Exxon Mobil Corporation
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PTT Public Company Limited
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Thai Oil PCL
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IRPC PCL
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Bangchak Petroleum Public Company
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market News
- In May 2022, Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) decided to provide almost all of its equity crude production from its Oman upstream projects to domestic Thai refineries rather than trading the barrels in the international market. This step is expected to strengthen the country's energy security amid tight global supply.
- In November 2021, a contract was awarded to a division of Godrej & Boyce manufacturing by Thai Oil PLC. The contract is to supply critical equipment (which includes pressure vessels, high-pressure breech-lock heat exchangers, and columns) for the operator's ongoing Clean Fuel Project (CFP) at its 276,000 barrels per day (b/d) refinery at Sriracha, in eastern Thailand's Chonburi province. Once completed, the CFP is expected to increase the refinery's overall production of high-quality clean fuels by 45%.
Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Assumptions
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Installed Refining Capacity and Forecast, in thousand barrels per day, till 2027
4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
4.5 Market Dynamics
4.5.1 Drivers
4.5.2 Restraints
4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
4.7 PESTLE Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Refineries
5.1.1 Overview
5.1.2 Existing, Under Construction, and Planned Projects
5.2 By Petrochemical Plants
5.2.1 Overview
5.2.2 Existing, Under Construction, and Planned Projects
5.3 By Fuel Retail and Marketing
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.3 Company Profiles
6.3.1 PTT Public Company Limited
6.3.2 Esso Thailand PLC
6.3.3 Bangchak Corporation PCL
6.3.4 Royal Dutch Shell PLC
6.3.5 Caltex (Chevron Corporation)
6.3.6 SCG Chemicals Co. Ltd (Siam Cement Group)
6.3.7 IRPC Public Company Limited
6.3.8 Total SA
6.3.9 ExxonMobil Corp.
6.3.10 PTG Energy PCL
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Industry Segmentation
Downstream operations are oil and gas processes that occur after the production phase to the point of sale. These processes are the final step in the path that oil and gas take from being in the ground to being in the hands of consumers.
The Thai oil and gas downstream market is segmented by refineries, petrochemical plants, and fuel retail and marketing. The market sizing and forecasts have been done based on refining capacity (thousand barrels per day).
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Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market Research FAQs
How big is the Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market?
The Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market size is expected to reach 1.42 million barrels per day in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.26% to reach 1.60 million barrels per day by 2029.
What is the current Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market size?
In 2024, the Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market size is expected to reach 1.42 million barrels per day.
Who are the key players in Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market?
Exxon Mobil Corporation, PTT Public Company Limited, Thai Oil PCL, IRPC PCL and Bangchak Petroleum Public Company are the major companies operating in the Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market.
What years does this Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market size was estimated at 1.39 million barrels per day. The report covers the Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market historical market size for years: 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Thailand Oil and Gas Downstream Industry Report
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