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AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032

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  • 199 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
  • ID: 5137169
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AC electric motors play a pivotal role in the oil and gas sector, supporting safe, efficient operations from exploration to refining. Senior decision-makers turn to these systems to drive critical equipment reliability while enabling responsive operational management in a shifting regulatory and supply climate.

Market Snapshot: Growth Trajectory of the AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market

The global AC electric motor in oil and gas market is experiencing notable expansion, with market revenues estimated at USD 15.60 billion in 2024, rising to USD 16.73 billion in 2025, and projections reaching USD 27.25 billion by 2032. The market is trending upward at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.22%. This trajectory underscores growing demand for durable, high-efficiency motors across upstream, midstream, and downstream applications, fueled by innovation in motor technologies and broader confidence in future investments in advanced electrical equipment worldwide.

Scope & Segmentation

This report presents a detailed breakdown of the AC electric motor market within oil and gas, highlighting key technological, operational, and regional segments essential for strategic assessment:

  • Type: Brushless, Induction, Reluctance, Synchronous
  • Application: Blowers, Compressors (Reciprocating, Rotary), Drilling, Fans, Pumps (Centrifugal, Positive Displacement)
  • Power Rating: High, Medium, Low
  • Speed: Constant Speed (Slip Ring, Squirrel Cage), Variable Speed (DFIG, VFD)
  • Enclosure: Explosion Proof (Flameproof, Pressurized), ODP, TEFC, Weather Protected
  • Cooling Method: Air Cooled, Liquid Cooled (Oil Jacket, Water Jacket)
  • Insulation Class: Class A, B, F, H
  • Certification: ATEX, CSA, IECEx, UL
  • End Use: Downstream (Petrochemical, Refining), Midstream (Pipelines, Storage), Upstream (Offshore, Wellhead)
  • Region: Americas (North America, Latin America), Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific
  • Key Companies: Siemens AG, ABB Ltd., WEG S.A., TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Nidec Corporation, Regal Rexnord Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Toshiba Corporation, Brook Crompton Ltd., Marathon Electric Corporation

Each segment reflects unique operational requirements and compliance needs. The mix of enclosure and insulation types ensures adaptability for harsh conditions, while global certification standards streamline adoption across key markets. Regional dynamics highlight differing investment priorities and manufacturing hubs.

Key Takeaways for Senior Decision-Makers

  • AC electric motors underpin continuity and efficiency across diverse oil and gas settings, from rugged upstream environments to complex downstream facilities, helping mitigate operational risk.
  • Digital monitoring integration with IoT platforms is transforming maintenance strategies by supporting predictive diagnostics and optimizing asset utilization.
  • Manufacturers and service providers are enhancing regional presence to address supply chain resilience and facilitate responsive support amid evolving trade policies and local content requirements.
  • Advances such as variable speed drives, refined cooling systems, and data analytics tools deliver more precise control, supporting energy efficiency and helping organizations meet tightening environmental mandates.
  • Procurement decisions are focusing holistically on lifecycle costs, encompassing energy usage, maintenance demands, and compliance with stringent safety and environmental regulations.
  • Strategic collaborations among OEMs, technology suppliers, and service firms accelerate solution certification and the implementation of leading-edge equipment across global oil and gas assets.

Tariff Impact: Navigating U.S. Policy Shifts

The introduction of new U.S. tariffs on AC electric motors in 2025 is driving stakeholders to reconsider their sourcing strategies. This includes increasing localized production, pursuing more dynamic supplier negotiations, and shifting toward just-in-time inventory and adaptive contracting structures to offset added costs and minimize supply interruption risks.

Methodology & Data Sources

This research combines qualitative and quantitative methods, integrating industry documents, regulatory analyses, and primary expert interviews. Data is validated through cross-referencing and scenario modeling, with peer review ensuring actionable and robust market insights.

Why This Report Matters

  • Arms executive teams with focused intelligence to inform technology adoption, supplier selection, and risk management strategies in the AC electric motor segment.
  • Clarifies market structure, new technology trends, and regional investment patterns, supporting more targeted capital deployment and compliance planning.
  • Enables decision-makers to align operational practices with evolving regulatory, safety, and sustainability requirements across the oil and gas value chain.

Conclusion

This analysis empowers industry leaders to navigate shifts in technology, regulation, and market demand in AC electric motors for oil and gas. Focusing on agility and strategic investment is essential for ongoing operational success.

 

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Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Increasing adoption of variable frequency drives for improved energy efficiency in oil and gas pumping systems
5.2. Growing integration of predictive maintenance sensors to minimize unplanned downtime of AC motors offshore
5.3. Rising demand for explosion-proof motors compliant with ATEX and IECEx standards in hazardous zones
5.4. Development of high-performance motor coatings to resist corrosion and chemical exposure in subsea applications
5.5. Shift towards permanent magnet synchronous motors to achieve higher torque density and lower energy consumption
5.6. Expansion of remote monitoring solutions leveraging IoT for real-time performance tracking of electric motor assets
5.7. Innovation in modular motor designs enabling rapid replacement and reduced maintenance turnaround times at oil rigs
5.8. Implementation of digital twin technologies to optimize AC motor lifecycle management in upstream operations
5.9. Increased investment in high-voltage motor systems to support large-scale gas compression and pipeline transport
5.10. Collaboration between motor manufacturers and EPC contractors to customize motors for offshore wind-assisted oil extraction projects
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Type
8.1. Brushless
8.2. Induction
8.3. Reluctance
8.4. Synchronous
9. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Application
9.1. Blowers
9.2. Compressors
9.2.1. Reciprocating
9.2.2. Rotary
9.3. Drilling
9.4. Fans
9.5. Pumps
9.5.1. Centrifugal
9.5.2. Positive Displacement
10. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Power Rating
10.1. High
10.2. Low
10.3. Medium
11. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Speed
11.1. Constant Speed
11.1.1. Slip Ring
11.1.2. Squirrel Cage
11.2. Variable Speed
11.2.1. Dfig
11.2.2. Vfd
12. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Enclosure
12.1. Explosion Proof
12.1.1. Flameproof
12.1.2. Pressurized
12.2. Odp
12.3. Tefc
12.4. Weather Protected
13. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Cooling Method
13.1. Air Cooled
13.2. Liquid Cooled
13.2.1. Oil Jacket
13.2.2. Water Jacket
14. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Insulation Class
14.1. Class A
14.2. Class B
14.3. Class F
14.4. Class H
15. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Certification
15.1. Atex
15.2. Csa
15.3. Iecex
15.4. Ul
16. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by End Use
16.1. Downstream
16.1.1. Petrochemical
16.1.2. Refining
16.2. Midstream
16.2.1. Pipelines
16.2.2. Storage
16.3. Upstream
16.3.1. Offshore
16.3.2. Wellhead
17. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Region
17.1. Americas
17.1.1. North America
17.1.2. Latin America
17.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
17.2.1. Europe
17.2.2. Middle East
17.2.3. Africa
17.3. Asia-Pacific
18. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Group
18.1. ASEAN
18.2. GCC
18.3. European Union
18.4. BRICS
18.5. G7
18.6. NATO
19. AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas Market, by Country
19.1. United States
19.2. Canada
19.3. Mexico
19.4. Brazil
19.5. United Kingdom
19.6. Germany
19.7. France
19.8. Russia
19.9. Italy
19.10. Spain
19.11. China
19.12. India
19.13. Japan
19.14. Australia
19.15. South Korea
20. Competitive Landscape
20.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
20.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2024
20.3. Competitive Analysis
20.3.1. Siemens AG
20.3.2. ABB Ltd.
20.3.3. WEG S.A.
20.3.4. TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.
20.3.5. Nidec Corporation
20.3.6. Regal Rexnord Corporation
20.3.7. Emerson Electric Co.
20.3.8. Toshiba Corporation
20.3.9. Brook Crompton Ltd.
20.3.10. Marathon Electric Corporation
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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this AC Electric Motor in Oil & Gas market report include:
  • Siemens AG
  • ABB Ltd.
  • WEG S.A.
  • TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.
  • Nidec Corporation
  • Regal Rexnord Corporation
  • Emerson Electric Co.
  • Toshiba Corporation
  • Brook Crompton Ltd.
  • Marathon Electric Corporation

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