Multi-Function Drilling Rig Global Market Report 2025

The multi-function drilling rig market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.77 billion in 2024 to $9.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. Growth in the historic period was driven by rising demand for oil and gas exploration and production, expansion of infrastructure development, increased mining and geotechnical activities, wider adoption of mobile and modular drilling solutions, and greater use of hybrid power systems.

The multi-function drilling rig market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.53 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. Growth in the forecast period will be supported by rising global energy demand, expansion of renewable energy and geothermal drilling, increasing infrastructure and water well projects, growth in offshore exploration, and higher private investment in mining. Major trends expected in the forecast period include wider adoption of electrification and hybrid power systems, advancements in tele-remote operation and safety features, increased digitalization and IoT-based telematics, improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions control, and deeper integration with site planning and BIM workflows.

The rise in oil and gas prices is expected to drive the growth of the multi-function drilling rig market. Geopolitical tensions, which disrupt global supply chains, have significantly increased oil and gas prices. Multi-function drilling rigs help the oil and gas industry reduce operational costs and enhance drilling efficiency, which can stabilize production and influence market prices. For example, in January 2025, Natural Resources Canada reported that crude oil prices had nearly doubled over the past year, increasing by approximately $0.35 per liter, which impacted overall energy and transportation costs. Consequently, the surge in oil and gas prices is fueling the growth of the multi-function drilling rig market.

Companies in the multi-function drilling rig market are focusing on advancements in intelligent drilling technologies, such as integrating smart rig control systems to improve automation, precision, and sustainability in surface and construction drilling operations. A smart rig control system (RCS) enables advanced monitoring, digital control, and optimized performance through automated drilling functions and fuel management. In September 2024, Epiroc AB launched the next-generation SmartROC CL MKII surface drill rig, designed to improve operational efficiency and sustainability for the mining and quarrying sectors. The drill rig features the advanced COP QM50CR rock drill and upgraded COPROD technology, which enhances penetration rates and hole precision while reducing fuel consumption by up to 45% compared to traditional Down-The-Hole systems. The model offers improved reliability, lower total cost of ownership, and an upgraded control system for smoother operation and reduced downtime, making it ideal for production drilling and pre-splitting applications with hole diameters up to 216 mm.

In March 2024, Junttan Oy, a Finland-based manufacturer of hydraulic piling equipment and foundation drilling rigs, partnered with SNM Heavy Handling to expand its presence and improve customer support in France. This collaboration aims to enhance service availability and provide a comprehensive range of foundation equipment solutions, including hydraulic hammers, vibratory hammers, and multi-function drilling rigs. SNM Heavy Handling, based in France, specializes in the distribution, maintenance, and servicing of heavy lifting and handling equipment.

Major players in the multi-function drilling rig market are Caterpillar Inc., Schlumberger Limited, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd. (XCMG), Sandvik AB, SANY Group Co. Ltd., NOV Inc., Epiroc AB, Nabors Industries Ltd., Helmerich & Payne Inc., BAUER Maschinen GmbH, Precision Drilling Corporation, Foremost Industries Ltd., Herrenknecht AG, Schramm Inc., CASAGRANDE S.p.A., Drillmec India Private Limited, Comacchio S.r.l., Bulcomers KS, SOILMEC S.p.A., and Parkline Rigs India Private Limited.

North America was the largest region in the multi-function drilling rig market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in multi-function drilling rig report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the multi-function drilling rig market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

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A multi-function drilling rig is a versatile machine capable of performing various drilling operations, including core drilling, rotary drilling, and percussive drilling. It can be adjusted for different geological conditions by changing tools and configurations, improving efficiency and reducing the need for multiple specialized rigs on a single project.

The key types of multi-function drilling rigs include land drilling rigs, offshore drilling rigs, mobile drilling rigs, modular drilling rigs, and fixed drilling rigs. Land drilling rigs are versatile onshore systems designed to carry out multiple drilling tasks such as oil and gas extraction, water well drilling, and geotechnical investigations. These rigs operate using diverse power sources, including diesel, electric, and hybrid systems, and are used in applications such as construction, mining, oil and gas, water well drilling, and more.

The multi-function drilling rig market consists of sales of drilling rigs, drill bits, mud pumps, hydraulic systems, control panels, power units, drill pipes, casing tubes, winches, stabilizers, rotary tables, top drives, hoisting systems, mud tanks, and blowout preventers. 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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