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The downhole tools are the tools that are used during well drilling, completion, and intervention or well workover activities and helps oil well in optimizing the production levels and maintain a continuous flow from the reservoir. The primary purpose of downhole tools is to carry out workover operations and well completion process as well as examine the reservoir properties such as rock, sand, and liquid by bringing their sample to the well surface.
The main types of downhole tools are drilling tools, pressure and flow control tools, handling tools, impurity control tools, other types. A drilling machine is a type of machine in which holes are made on the workpiece by making use of a rotating tool called a drill bit or twist drill. The downhole tools are available by the onshore and offshore locations that are used for good drilling, well completion, well intervention, well production, formation, and evaluation applications.
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The downhole tools market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $5.65 billion in 2024 to $5.89 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to oil and gas exploration boom, global economic trends, regulatory changes, environmental concerns.
The downhole tools market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued energy demand, unconventional resource exploration, focus on cost efficiency, renewable energy integration. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and automation, advancements in material science, customization and modular design, remote operations and robotics, collaboration and partnerships, rise in horizontal drilling.
The rising oil and gas consumption is expected to propel the growth of the downhole tools market going forward. The rising demand for oil and gas in form of automotive fuel and household cooking owing to rapidly rising levels of population. The downhole tools are used for drilling or extraction of minerals. Therefore, the increase in the consumption of oil & gas will require the extraction of more minerals, which will eventually increase the growth of downhole tools. For instance, according to U. S. Energy Information Administration, the U. S. Federal Statistical System responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy information, it is estimated that 99. 4 million b/d of petroleum and liquid fuels were consumed globally in 2022, up by 1. 6 million b/d from 2021. They forecast that global consumption will rise by an average of 2. 1 million b/d for all of 2022 and by an average of 2.0 million b/d in 2023. Therefore, rising oil and gas consumption is driving the demand for the downhole tools market.
The increased drilling activities are expected to propel the growth of the downhole tool market going forward. Drilling activities refer to the processes and operations involved in boring or drilling holes into the earth's surface for various purposes, such as exploration, extraction, and construction. Drilling activities often utilize drilling equipment, such as drilling rigs to bore into the ground, rock, or other materials, leading to a heightened demand for downhole tools. These tools play a crucial role in various drilling operations, including wellbore drilling, casing installation, completion, and reservoir evaluation. For instance, in October 2022, according to Baker Hughes' weekly data, drilling for both oil and natural gas wells rose in the United States in 2022. As of September 30, 2022, there were 160 natural gas-directed rigs, an increase of 53 from in 2022. There are 602 oil-directed rigs, an increase of 481 in 2022. Therefore, increased drilling activities in oil and gas exploration are expected to propel the growth of the downhole tool market.
Technological innovation is the key trend gaining popularity in the downhole tools market. Major companies operating in the downhole tools market are focused on developing new and innovative products to sustain and strengthen their market position. For instance, in May 2023, Deep Casing Tools, a UK-based company operating in innovative downhole technologies, launched MechLOK-T. It is a fully mechanically locking drill pipe swivel that is developed to alleviate the friction and buckling issues that are commonly experienced in long, horizontal extended-reach drilling (ERD) wells. This cutting-edge technology enables operators to easily reach target depths on the first attempt, resulting in increased productivity, dependability, and significant time and cost savings.
Leading companies in the downhole tool market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as the VISION Suite, to enhance real-time data acquisition, improve drilling precision, and optimize wellbore operations. The VISION Suite is a comprehensive collection of advanced downhole completion tools designed to boost performance and efficiency in challenging oilfield environments. For instance, in December 2023, KLX Energy Services, a US-based provider of critical oilfield services, introduced the VISION Suite. This set of advanced tools includes the OraclE-Smart Reach Tool (SRT) to manage friction in long lateral wellbores, the SpectrA PDC for optimizing motor performance and minimizing non-productive time, and PhantM Dissolvables, specialized frac plugs that dissolve after use, reducing the need for further interventions.
In July 2023, Patterson-UTI Energy, a US-based company operating in energy sector, acquired Ulterra Drilling Technologies for $370 million in cash and the issuance of 34. 9 million shares of Patterson-UTI common stock. This strategic acquisition aims to expand Patterson-UTI's operational capabilities and technological prowess. Furthermore, it would enhance Patterson-UTI's global presence, particularly in the Middle East, and strengthen its relationships with key international customers. Ulterra Drilling Technologies is a US-based company specializes in developing innovative PDC (Polycrystalline Diamond Compact) bits and downhole tools for directional drilling in the oil and gas industry.
Major companies operating in the downhole tools market include Schlumberger NV, Halliburton Company, Baker Hughes Company, Weatherford International plc, NOV Inc., United Drilling Tools Ltd., Schoeller-Bleckman Sales, Logan Oil Tools Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies L. P., Wenzel Downhole Tools Ltd., Oil States International Inc., RPC Inc., APS Technology Inc., Flotek Industries Inc., TechnipFMC plc, Hunting PLC, Rival Downhole Tools LC, Varel International Inc., Bilco Tools Inc., Excalibre Downhole Tools Ltd., Cougar Drilling Solutions Inc., Rubicon Oilfield International Holdings L. P., Dynomax Drilling Tools Inc., Drilformance LLC, Downhole Products PLC, Vertex Downhole Ltd., Tenaris S. A., Dover Corporation, Vallourec S. A., NexTier Oilfield Solutions LLC
North America was the largest region in the downhole tools market in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the downhole tools market. The regions covered in the downhole tools market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the downhole tools market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The downhole tools market consists of revenues earned by entities by completion tools, downhole control tools, and logging tools. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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