Robotic Refueling System Market Report 2026

The robotic refueling system market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.62 billion in 2025 to $0.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 51.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to need for improved fueling safety, labor cost reduction initiatives, automation in industrial operations, demand for operational efficiency, adoption of robotics in manufacturing.

The robotic refueling system market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 42.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of autonomous vehicle fleets, increasing defense and military automation, expansion of unmanned mining operations, rising demand for contactless fueling systems, advancements in robotic vision and control software. Major trends in the forecast period include rising deployment of automated refueling in autonomous fleets, growing adoption of robotic refueling in hazardous environments, increasing integration of vision and sensor guided refueling systems, expansion of robotic refueling for high throughput operations, rising focus on precision and spill free fueling automation.

The rising production of oil and gas is expected to drive the growth of the robotic refueling system market in the coming years. Oil and gas are naturally occurring hydrocarbons found in rocks within the earth’s crust. The increase in oil and gas production is influenced by technological advancements, market dynamics, geopolitical factors, and regulatory frameworks shaping the global energy sector. Robotic refueling systems reduce downtime by streamlining the refueling process, thereby enhancing overall productivity in oil and gas operations. For example, in March 2024, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US-based federal statistical agency, reported that U.S. crude oil production averaged 12.9 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2023, reaching a record of over 13.3 million b/d in December, with the U.S., Russia, and Saudi Arabia together accounting for 40% of global oil output at 32.8 million b/d. Consequently, the growing production of oil and gas is fueling the expansion of the robotic refueling system market.

Key players in the robotic refueling system market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as autonomous fuel‑port engagement systems to improve efficiency, safety, and resource utilization. Autonomous fuel‑port engagement systems use robotic arms, guided by sensors and software, to automatically locate a vehicle or aircraft’s fuel port, align the nozzle, and perform fueling without human intervention. For instance, in March 2023, Stratom, a U.S.-based autonomous robotics company, partnered with Imenco, a Norway-based integrated solutions provider, to deliver fully autonomous robotic refueling systems for aviation and offshore applications across industrial, defense, commercial, and offshore sectors. The solution combines Stratom’s autonomous fuel‑port engagement capabilities within its RAPIDsystem and Imenco’s FuelSCAN series, offering autonomous refueling, 24/7 automated fuel monitoring, self-sampling, and remotely accessible activity logs. This joint system eliminates the need for human involvement in refueling operations, providing safe and sustainable autonomous refueling while improving operational efficiency, optimizing resource use, and enhancing decision-making.

In October 2023, Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, a U.S.-based private equity firm, completed the acquisition of Shaw Development for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Madison Dearborn aims to bolster its presence within the fluid management solutions sector, with a particular focus on advanced technologies such as robotic refueling systems. Shaw Development LLC, a U.S.-based company specializing in fluid management systems, provides robotic refueling solutions across various industries. This acquisition aligns with Madison Dearborn's strategic objectives to expand its capabilities in robotic refueling systems and capitalize on opportunities within the fluid management solutions market.

Major companies operating in the robotic refueling system market are ABB Limited, FANUC Corporation, KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, Stäubli International AG, Scott Technology Limited, Shaw Development, Orbit Fab, Aerobotix, Tatsuno Corporation, Rotec Engineering, Mine Energy Solutions, Fuelmatics, Autofuel, Green Fueling, Wilder Systems, Simon Group Holding, The Boeing Company, Airbus, Stratom, Imenco.

North America was the largest region in the robotic refueling system market in 2025. The regions covered in the robotic refueling system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the robotic refueling system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The robotic refueling systems market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such installation and integration services, customization and configuration, maintenance and support contracts, remote monitoring and diagnostics, and consulting and advisory services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The robotic refueling systems market includes sales of fuel pumps, fuel handling equipment and robotic arms. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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