Offshore Drilling Market: By Service Type, By Application and Region Forecast 2019-2030  

Offshore Drilling Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Service Type (Contract Drilling, Directional Drilling, Logging While Drilling, and Measurement While Drilling), By Application (Shallow Water, Deep Water, and Ultra-Deep Water) and Region Forecast 2019-2030  

Offshore Drilling Market size was valued at US$ 33.4 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024-2030. Offshore drilling rigs are a vital share of drilling below the sea floor. This drilling technique is used to excerpt natural sources of oil and gas from the earth's surface. Offshore drilling rigs are divided into three types that is semi-submersible rigs, jack-up rigs, and drill ships. These drilling rings are utilized in ultra-deep water, deep water, and shallow water. Jack-up rigs are used in shallow water, in ultra-deepwater, deep water semi-submersible rigs are used, and drillships are utilized in the offshore zone. Offshore drilling rigs deliver amenities to extract, stock, and process natural gas and petroleum. The increasing demand for crude oil can lead to the market growth. Moreover, the growth of onshore gas and oil wells, and findings related to offshore are some primary factors that can boost the global market.

Apart from these, for ultradeep-water and deep-water activities, the investment from the operative is growing and can also accelerate the market in the future. However, some factors such as the volatility in crude oil, and the high cost of operations can restrain the growth of the market. the detrimental environmental effects, the requirement for special machinery and equipment for operations, and the absence of skilled professionals can hinder market growth. Additionally, the companies must follow the rules and regulations to avoid oil spillage and intimidation to the ecosystem of the ocean which can restrain the market growth. Companies should focus on recovering untouched hydrocarbons can create an opportunity for the global market growth.  

Key Developments

  • In March 2020, Esso Australia announced that it has triumphed the total depth in its current project in the West Barracouta gas field growth in the Bass Strait.
  • In March 2021, Noble acquired competing offshore drilling contractor Pacific Drilling.

Offshore Drilling Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

8.3%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

MEA

Offshore Drilling Market Dynamics

One of the major reasons for the global offshore drilling market growth is the rising investment to determine untapped hydrocarbon assets. For many years, hydrocarbons have been enormously used in transportation, power generation, manufacturing goods, and several other necessities. However, the demand for conventional fuel on expenses of urbanization, globalization, and enormous economic development is set to reduce the ratio of demand and supply. Moreover, many countries are growing their capital expenditure (CAPEX) to protect energy needs for the future. Offshore hydrocarbons are established to be one of the most dependable energy sources that appeal to many investors and are expected to propel the growth of the market in the forecast period.

Offshore Drilling Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 33.4 billion

Market CAGR

8.3%

By Service Type

  • Contract Drilling
  • Directional Drilling
  • Logging While Drilling
  • Measurement While Drilling

By Application

  • Shallow Water
  • Deep Water
  • Ultra-Deep Water

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

By Region

  • North America (U.S., Canada)
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East & Africa (GCC, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa)

Key Features of the Report

  • The offshore drilling market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitors overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis 

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global offshore drilling market size was valued at US$ 33.4 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024-2030.

Halliburton (U.S.), Schlumberger (U.S.), Weatherford International Inc (U.S.), Seadrill (Bermuda), Aban Offshore Limited (India), China Oilfield Services Ltd. (China), Ensco plc (UK), Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (U.S.), Vantage Drilling Co. (U.S.), Pacific Drilling (U.S.)  

MEA is the fastest-growing region for offshore drilling market

1. Executive Summary
2. Global Offshore Drilling Market Introduction
2.1. Global Offshore Drilling Market - Taxonomy
2.2. Global Offshore Drilling Market -Definitions
2.2.1. Service Type
2.2.2. Application
2.2.3. By Region
3. Global Offshore Drilling Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Global Offshore Drilling Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis
3.6. Global Offshore Drilling Market - Competition Landscape
3.7. Epidemiology
4. Global Offshore Drilling Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030
4.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5. Global Offshore Drilling Market, By Service Type, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1. Contract Drilling
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.2. Directional Drilling
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.3. Logging While Drilling
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.4. Measurement While Drilling
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6. Global Offshore Drilling Market, By Application, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1. Shallow Water
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.2. Deep Water
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.3. Ultra-Deep Water
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7. Global Offshore Drilling Market Forecast, By Region, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.3. Asia-Pacific
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.4. Latin America
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.5. Middle East and Africa
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.6. Global Offshore Drilling Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, By Application, and Region, 2024-2030
8. North America Offshore Drilling Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1. Service Type Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
8.1.1. Contract Drilling
8.1.2. Directional Drilling
8.1.3. Logging While Drilling
8.1.4. Measurement While Drilling
8.2. Application Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
8.2.1. Shallow Water
8.2.2. Deep Water
8.2.3. Ultra-Deep Water
8.3. Country Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
8.3.1. USA
8.3.2. Canada
8.4. North America Offshore Drilling Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, By Application, and Country, 2024-2030
8.5. North America Offshore Drilling Market Dynamics - Trends
9. Europe Offshore Drilling Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.1. Service Type Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
9.1.1. Contract Drilling
9.1.2. Directional Drilling
9.1.3. Logging While Drilling
9.1.4. Measurement While Drilling
9.2. Application Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
9.2.1. Shallow Water
9.2.2. Deep Water
9.2.3. Ultra-Deep Water
9.3. Country Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.3.1. Germany
9.3.2. UK
9.3.3. France
9.3.4. Spain
9.3.5. Italy
9.3.6. Rest of Europe
9.4. Europe Offshore Drilling Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, By Application, and Country, 2024-2030
9.5. Europe Offshore Drilling Market Dynamics - Trends
10. Asia-Pacific Offshore Drilling Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.1. Service Type Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.1.1. Contract Drilling
10.1.2. Directional Drilling
10.1.3. Logging While Drilling
10.1.4. Measurement While Drilling
10.2. Application Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.2.1. Shallow Water
10.2.2. Deep Water
10.2.3. Ultra-Deep Water
10.3. Country Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.3.1. China
10.3.2. India
10.3.3. Japan
10.3.4. ASEAN
10.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
10.3.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.4. Asia-Pacific Offshore Drilling Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, By Application, and Country, 2024-2030
10.5. Asia-Pacific Offshore Drilling Market Dynamics - Trends
11. Latin America Offshore Drilling Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
11.1. Service Type Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.1.1. Contract Drilling
11.1.2. Directional Drilling
11.1.3. Logging While Drilling
11.1.4. Measurement While Drilling
11.2. Application Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.2.1. Shallow Water
11.2.2. Deep Water
11.2.3. Ultra-Deep Water
11.3. Country Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.3.1. Brazil
11.3.2. Mexico
11.3.3. Rest of Latin America
11.4. Latin America Offshore Drilling Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, By Application, and Country, 2024-2030
11.5. Latin America Offshore Drilling Market Dynamics - Trends
12. Middle East and Africa Offshore Drilling Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
12.1. Service Type Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.1.1. Contract Drilling
12.1.2. Directional Drilling
12.1.3. Logging While Drilling
12.1.4. Measurement While Drilling
12.2. Application Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.2.1. Shallow Water
12.2.2. Deep Water
12.2.3. Ultra-Deep Water
12.3. Country Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.3.1. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
12.3.2. South Africa
12.3.3. Rest of MEA
12.4. MEA Offshore Drilling Market- Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, By Application, and Country, 2024-2030
12.5. MEA Offshore Drilling Market Dynamics - Trends
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
13.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Key Service Types, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
13.2.1. Halliburton (U.S.)
13.2.2. Schlumberger (U.S.)
13.2.3. Weatherford International Inc (U.S.)
13.2.4. Seadrill (Bermuda)
13.2.5. Aban Offshore Limited (India)
13.2.6. China Oilfield Services Ltd. (China)
13.2.7. Ensco plc (UK)
13.2.8. Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (U.S.)
13.2.9. Vantage Drilling Co. (U.S.)
13.2.10. Pacific Drilling (U.S.)
14. Research Methodology
15. Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • Halliburton 
  • Schlumberger 
  • Weatherford International Inc 
  • Seadrill 
  • Aban Offshore Limited 
  • China Oilfield Services Ltd. 
  • Ensco plc
  • Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
  • Vantage Drilling Co.
  • Pacific Drilling

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