United States Well Completion Equipment and Services Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United States Well Completion Equipment and Services Market Outlook

The United States well completion equipment and services market size reached approximately USD 2.43 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 3.59 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Well completion equipment and services refer to the tools, materials, and processes used to prepare an oil or gas well for production after drilling. This stage marks the transition from drilling to production within the oil and gas sector, involving a series of activities to enable the extraction of hydrocarbons from the reservoir.

The well completion equipment and services market in the United States is a pivotal segment within the broader oil and gas sector.

• Innovative advancements in technology stand as the cornerstone of the United States well completion equipment and services market growth. This sector experiences a consistent influx of pioneering technologies engineered to amplify operational efficiency, enhance production efficiency, and elevate safety standards. These innovations span diverse realms, including intelligent completions, data analytics, automation, remote monitoring, and advanced materials, offering highly precise and efficient solutions for well completion processes.

• The increasing importance of sustainability worldwide is fostering the integration of eco-friendly practices and technologies within the sector. Endeavours to limit the environmental impact of well completion operations through reduced emissions, water conservation measures, and adherence to stringent environmental regulations are substantial factors influencing the United States well completion equipment and services market demand.

• Noteworthy innovations in environmentally friendly completion techniques include waterless hydraulic fracturing and microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR). MEOR involves the use of microbes to enhance oil recovery. Certain bacteria can alter the properties of the reservoir rock and fluids, leading to improved oil production without the use of traditional completion techniques that may have greater environmental impacts.

Meanwhile, some companies have been working on hydraulic fracturing techniques that minimise water usage or eliminate the need for water altogether. This is achieved by using alternative fracturing fluids, such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed air.

• The United States maintains a leading position in the production of shale gas and tight oil. Ongoing exploration and extraction activities within prolific basins like the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Bakken underscore the continuous requirement for significant investments in state-of-the-art completion equipment and services. These investments are instrumental in effectively harnessing unconventional resources while ensuring operational efficiency within these highly productive yet complex geological formations.

United States Well Completion Equipment and Services Market Segmentation

Based on type, the market can be segmented into packers, sand control tools, multi-stage fracturing tools, liner hangers, smart wells, and safety valves, among others. The market categorisation, based on location of deployment, includes onshore and offshore. The major regional markets for well-completion equipment and services in the United States are New England, Mideast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Far West.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United States well completion equipment and services market, covering their competitive landscape and the latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Weatherford International Plc

• Baker Hughes Company

• NOV Inc.

• National Energy Services Reunited Corp.

• Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

• Schlumberger Ltd.

• Welltec A/S

• ChampionX Corp.

• Schoeller Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG

• Superior Energy Services, Inc.

• Others

Market Share by Type

According to the United States well completion equipment and services market analysis, multistage fracturing tools are expected to be high in demand, as they are an effective and cost-efficient solution for horizontal fracturing in both oil and natural gas wells. These tools are used in hydraulic fracturing operations to enhance oil and gas recovery from unconventional reservoirs such as shale formations.

Unconventional reservoirs like shale have low permeability, making it challenging for oil or gas to flow freely to the wellbore. Multi-stage fracturing tools enable the creation of multiple fractures along the horizontal wellbore, increasing the contact area between the well and the reservoir. This maximises hydrocarbon extraction from the formation.

Market Share by Region

The southeast region is expected to occupy a major portion of the United States well completion equipment and services market share. Texas is a significant contributor to the overall revenue, due primarily to its position as the leading oil-producing state in the country. In 2022 alone, Texas contributed a staggering total of 1.5 billion barrels  of crude oil as well as 11.2 trillion cubic feet of total gas. The contribution came from 160,768 oil wells and around 70,246 gas wells.

Competitive Landscape

Weatherford International Plc operates as a multinational oilfield service provider, offering an array of solutions across various facets of the oil and gas sector. Its specialisation lies in delivering equipment and services geared towards drilling, assessment, finalisation, production, and intervention in both oil and natural gas wells. The company's extensive suite comprises a diverse range of products, technologies, and tailored solutions aimed at meeting the specific requirements of exploration and production companies globally.

Baker Hughes Company stands as a prominent energy technology enterprise, providing comprehensive solutions tailored for the oil and gas sector. Its portfolio encompasses a wide spectrum of products and services spanning drilling, assessment, finalisation, production, and intervention processes. Renowned for its expertise, Baker Hughes excels in the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies and solutions designed to bolster efficiency, reliability, and sustainability within oil and gas operations.

NOV Inc., also known as National Oilwell Varco, operates as a global supplier of equipment and technological solutions specifically tailored for the upstream oil and gas sector. Its specialisation lies in the conception, production, and servicing of drilling equipment, wellbore technologies, completion tools, and production equipment. NOV's offerings are dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and performance within drilling and production endeavours.

Other key players in the United States well completion equipment and services market are National Energy Services Reunited Corp., Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Schlumberger Ltd., Welltec A/S, ChampionX Corp., Schoeller Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG, and Superior Energy Services, Inc., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report