North America Oilfield Chemicals Market - Segmented by Chemical Type, Application, and Geography - Trends and Forecasts (2018 - 2023)

The North American oilfield chemicals market is estimated to value at USD 15,474.00 million in 2017 and projecting a CAGR of 4.89%, during the forecast period 2018-2023. The market is driven by several factors, such as growing demand for oilfield chemicals due to increasing crude oil production, and shifting focus towards the development of eco-friendly chemicals.

Demand for Oilfield Chemicals Bolstered through Growing Crude Oil Production

The crude oil production in North America is registering an increasing trend since 2011. The increase in production and exploration is due to increasing demand globally. The consumption of oil and oil-based products has tremendous growth due to increase in population worldwide. The use of oilfield chemicals in crude oil production and exploration is directly linked to the market growth of crude oil production.

Corrosion & Scale Inhibitors Dominated the Market

Corrosion inhibitors are used to reduce corrosion in the metallic pipes of the oil well. Inhibition is the preferred treatment for carbon steel pipes and vessels. The advantage of inhibition is that, in most cases, it can be used even when the process is continuing. Corrosion occurs due to the reaction of oxygen with metallic parts to form oxides. Corrosion inhibitors act by forming a thin layer of barrier over the exposed parts. Several types of corrosion inhibitors are used in oilfields.

The United States to Lead the Market

The Unites States has been the oldest and the fastest growing country in this market and is exhibiting its dominance in the North America oilfield chemicals market. The United States is estimated to account ~78% of the North American oilfield chemicals market in 2017. A rapid growth in unconventional oil & gas activity in North America primarily in the US has resulted in increasing consumption of chemicals used for various operations, and this trend is likely to continue in the next few years. The rapid exploitation of shale oil & gas reserves in North America contributed to this market growth and lower oil prices likely had major impact on drilling, stimulation and completion activities of such chemicals. However, increasing oil & gas production activates and use of oilfield chemicals primarily as specialty surfactants in fracking and drilling, which is a characteristic of oilfield chemicals, are expected to boost the oilfield chemicals market growth.

Notable Development in the Market

• July 2017: The Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the merger of Baker Hughes Inc. and GE Oil & Gas.

Major Key Players: AKZONOBEL N.V., BASF CORPORATION, SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION) AND OTHER PLAYERS INCLUDE ALBEMARLE CORPORATION, ASHLAND, BAKER HUGHES, CANADIAN ENERGY SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY CORP (CESTC), CLARIANT, CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC, DRILLING SPECIALTIES COMPANY (CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY), DUPONT, ELEMENTIS PLC, EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL COMPANY INC., FLOTEK INDUSTRIES INC., HALLIBURTON, HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC, INNOSPEC, KEMIRA, MESSINA CHEMICALS, INC., NALCO CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES INC (ECOLAB), NEWPARK RESOURCES INC. (NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS) , SOLVAY, STEPAN COMPANY, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

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