US Onshore Drilling Fluid Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 13.00 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
US Onshore Drilling Fluid Market Analysis
The United States onshore drilling fluid market is expected to witness a CAGR of over 13%, over the forecast period.
- Continuous growth in demand from Permian basin is expected to drive the demand for the market during the forecast period.
- Drilling fluid challenges are likely to hinder the market growth.
- Increasing exploitation of unconventional reserves is projected to act as an opportunity for the market, in the future.
US Onshore Drilling Fluid Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the US Onshore Drilling Fluid Market according to our research experts:
Continuous Growth in Demand from Permian Basin
- The Permian Basin, also known as West Texas Basin, is one of the most prolific oil and natural gas geologic basins in the United States. The basin spans West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.
- The Permian Basin is approximately 250 miles wide and 300 miles long, across West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. The basin encompasses several sub-basins, including the Delaware Basin and Midland Basin.
- Moreover, with increasing demand for unconventional resources, the activity in the Delaware Basin and Marfa Basin has revived. Currently, the number of exploring wells are increasing in the basin.
- Additionally, it is the largest shale oil producing basin in the country, and is poised to become one of the largest crude producing regions, only next to Saudi Arabia and Russia. The major operators in the basin include Pioneer Natural Resources Company, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Apache Corporation, CONCHO RESOURCES INC. (COG OPERATING LLC), and BHP Billiton Pet (Txla OP) CO., among others.
Increasing Demand for Oil-based Drilling Fluids
- Oil-based drilling fluid is a type of invert-emulsion, with oil being the continuous phase. It is mostly formulated with base oils, such as diesel oil and mineral oil. Oil-based muds have an oil/water ration ranging from 65/35 to 95/5.
- Oil-based drilling fluids aid in lower well frictions, as compared to other types of drilling fluids. This makes them highly useful in high-depth and zones to withstand high temperature and pressure. These fluids do not interact with water-wet rocks, owing to their capillary pressure.
- Additionally, oil-based drilling muds help in maintaining the pH levels during drilling operations, to withstand the effects of wellbore gases, such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide.
- The high-gas solubility in oil-based muds also makes the detection of kicks more challenging, as compared to their water-based counterparts.
- Such increasing development of shale and tight gas reserves in the country is expected to boost the usage of oil-based drilling fluids, during the forecast period.
US Onshore Drilling Fluid Industry Overview
The United States onshore drilling fluid market is consolidated. Key players in the market include Horizon Mud, Aes Drilling Fluids, MEDSERV, Baker Hughes, and Schlumberger Limited, among others.
US Onshore Drilling Fluid Market Leaders
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Horizon Mud Company Inc.
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Medserv PLC
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Baker Hughes A GE Co.
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Schlumberger Limited
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
US Onshore Drilling Fluid Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Low Breakeven Price and High Crude Oil Price
- 4.1.2 Increasing Demand for Longer Lateral Length
- 4.1.3 Continuous Growth in Demand from Permian Basin
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 High DUC Well Count
- 4.2.2 Drilling Fluid Challenges
- 4.3 Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.5 Regulations and Policies
- 4.6 Raw Materials Trends
- 4.7 Technology Snapshot
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Additive Type
- 5.1.1 Protective Chemicals
- 5.1.2 Fluid Viscosifiers
- 5.1.3 Weighting Agents
- 5.1.4 Wetting Agents
- 5.1.5 Lost Circulation Materials
- 5.1.6 Thinners
- 5.1.7 Rheology Modifiers
- 5.1.8 Surfactants
- 5.1.9 Alkalinity and pH Control Materials
- 5.1.10 Shale Stabilizers
- 5.1.11 Other Additive Types
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5.2 Product Type
- 5.2.1 Oil-based Drilling Fluid
- 5.2.2 Synthetic-based Drilling Fluid
- 5.2.3 Water-based Drilling Fluid
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5.3 Basin
- 5.3.1 Permian
- 5.3.2 Eagle Ford
- 5.3.3 Niobrara
- 5.3.4 Bakken
- 5.3.5 Appalachia
- 5.3.6 Other Basins
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis**
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 IMDEX LIMITED
- 6.4.2 Horizon Mud
- 6.4.3 Aes Drilling Fluids
- 6.4.4 MEDSERV
- 6.4.5 Baker Hughes Company
- 6.4.6 Schlumberger Limited
- 6.4.7 Newpark Resources Inc.
- 6.4.8 Weatherford
- 6.4.9 National Oilwell Varco
- 6.4.10 Francis Drilling Fluids Ltd
- 6.4.11 Oleon Americas Inc. (Avril Group)
- 6.4.12 Q'max Solutions Inc.
- 6.4.13 Unique Drilling Fluids Inc.
- 6.4.14 Sunwest Fluids LLC
- 6.4.15 McAda Drilling Fluids
- 6.4.16 Geo Drilling Fluids Inc.
- 6.4.17 CES Energy Solutions Corp.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Re-emergence of Austin Chalk
- 7.2 Increasing Exploitation of Unconventional Reserves
US Onshore Drilling Fluid Industry Segmentation
The United States onshore drilling fluid market report includes:
| Additive Type | Protective Chemicals |
| Fluid Viscosifiers | |
| Weighting Agents | |
| Wetting Agents | |
| Lost Circulation Materials | |
| Thinners | |
| Rheology Modifiers | |
| Surfactants | |
| Alkalinity and pH Control Materials | |
| Shale Stabilizers | |
| Other Additive Types | |
| Product Type | Oil-based Drilling Fluid |
| Synthetic-based Drilling Fluid | |
| Water-based Drilling Fluid | |
| Basin | Permian |
| Eagle Ford | |
| Niobrara | |
| Bakken | |
| Appalachia | |
| Other Basins |
US Onshore Drilling Fluid Market Research FAQs
What is the current United States Onshore Drilling Fluid Market size?
The United States Onshore Drilling Fluid Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 13% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in United States Onshore Drilling Fluid Market?
Horizon Mud Company Inc., Medserv PLC, Baker Hughes A GE Co. and Schlumberger Limited are the major companies operating in the United States Onshore Drilling Fluid Market.
What years does this United States Onshore Drilling Fluid Market cover?
The report covers the United States Onshore Drilling Fluid Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United States Onshore Drilling Fluid Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
US Onshore Drilling Fluid Industry Report
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