Casing Centralizer Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Bow Spring Centralizer, Rigid Centralizer, Others), By Material (Steel, Aluminum, Others), By Application (Onshore, Offshore), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The global casing centralizer market size was valued at USD 424.74 million in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 461.23 million in 2024 to USD 790.25 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.96% during the forecast period. The Casing Centralizer market in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 202.96 million by 2032, driven by the increasing drilling activities to suffice rising energy demand. 

A casing centralizer is a mechanical device placed at various points around the casing to hold it in place and prevent the casing from touching the borehole walls. Due to casing centering, a continuous annular gap around the casing allows the cement to completely seal the casing against the borehole wall.

Piping centralization is one of the key elements to ensure the quality of a cementing job by preventing mud channels and poor zone isolation. Centralizers can also support the case and prevent the differential from binding.

The COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented and staggering, with casing centralizers experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 pandemic and related economic repercussions significantly impacted the market. Further, its effect on the oil and gas industry could adversely affect liquidity, consolidated results of operations, and consolidated financial condition. In 2020, oil demand significantly deteriorated due to the virus outbreak and government regulations implemented worldwide to mitigate the virus's spread. Physical markets became distressed as the lack of available storage capacity negatively impacted spot prices.

According to NCBI, the short‐term impact was a nearly 25% decrease in petroleum consumption, slowly recovering to its former and growing more. The long‐term effects are a 30% to 40% decrease in the CAPEX and R&D investments in the offshore oil and gas market, directly impacted the market forecast.

Casing Centralizer Market Trends

Government Initiatives to Meet Increasing Demand for Oil and Gas to Elevate Market Growth

Increasing government investment in new oil and gas reserves creates new growth avenues in the market. Moreover, projects are being launched in several regions to meet the increasing demand for crude oil, further increasing the demand for drilling equipment and centralizers.

In 2020, Egypt announced an investment of USD 1.4 billion for oil and natural gas exploration in nine new locations in the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The state Department of Petroleum and Natural Resources announced the news and expected to drill 23 new wells in both seas.

Additionally, oil and gas exploration has been growing steadily due to economic development and technological advancement, pushing the demand for drilling and well-cementing equipment, including casing centralizers. Furthermore, international and local government policies are impacting the evolution of the oil and gas market, mainly focusing on the eradication of hydrocarbon poverty, majorly in developing countries.

Casing Centralizer Market Growth Factors

Increased Industrial Operations is Boosting Product Demand

Rising industrial exploration operations are growing the demand for centralizers across the globe. The rising adoption of centralizers in several sectors, such as oil fields, cementing, and infrastructure, is boosting global demand.

Casing centralization is one of the key essentials to confirm the quality of cementing activities by avoiding mud channeling and poor zone-specific isolation. Centralizers also support the running of the casing and the preclusion of differential sticking.

When it comes to the long-term drilling project, applying a centralizer complete from the right material can assist a well’s structural reliability, improve the presentation and longevity of a grit-packed screen assembly, and reduce the result of corrosion on the casing. Such factors are essential for the growth of applications, making products more focused.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 98.8 million barrels per day (b/d) of petroleum and liquid fuels were consumed in July 2022 across the world, which is 0.9 million b/d higher from July 2021.

Increasing Shale Gas Drilling to Elevate Product Demand Worldwide 

Shale gas is a natural gas explored by multi-stage hydraulic fracking and horizontal drilling from shale rock or underground reservoirs. According to the IEA Shale Gas Report, shale gas reserves are found worldwide in sizable amounts of about 16,103 trillion cubic feet. China has become the largest shale gas producer globally since 2005, with 1,115 trillion cubic feet in 2022, followed by Argentina, Algeria, and the U.S.

The production of natural gas from shale continues to increase in North America, and shale gas exploration is rising in other parts of the world. The U.S. is highly developed in shale gas production and has been an annual net exporter of natural gas since 2017. Companies are likely to invest heavily to meet the growing demand for oil and gas. Companies use various techniques to increase the production of existing oil wells and explore new wells to achieve maximum performance. As per U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. dry shale gas production was about 26.8 trillion cubic feet (Tcf), equaling about 79% of total U.S. dry natural gas production in 2021. Furthermore, shale exploration for oil, condensate, and gas has greatly expanded its significance as an "unconventional" petroleum reservoir.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Fluctuating Crude Oil and Natural Gas Prices Hampered Market Augmentation

Oil is a commodity that tends to experience more significant price fluctuations than other stable assets such as stocks and bonds. Oil prices are influenced by various factors, most notably production decisions made by OPEC, independent petro states such as Russia, private oil exploration companies such as ExxonMobil, geopolitical events, and awareness about environment-friendly energy solutions. Therefore, the decreasing demand for crude oil and natural gas would directly affect production, impacting the market negatively as casing centralizers are used to cement oil well bores.

Due to growing concerns about environmental pollution, various governments across the globe have implemented multiple regulations and policies to reduce vehicle emissions. Countries such as China, the U.S., Germany, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom have established certain targets for the deployment of electric vehicles, with plans to phase out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. Thus, increase in the usage of electric vehicles is expected to hamper oil & gas demand, thereby affecting the market growth during the forecast period.

Casing Centralizer Market Segmentation Analysis

By Type Analysis

Bow Spring Centralizer to Dominate Due to Extensive Application in Oil & Gas Exploration

Based on type, the market has been segmented into bow spring centralizer, rigid centralizer, and others. The bow spring centralizer is effective on vertical and slightly deviated wellbores to center the casing in the wellbore, thus improving cementing efficiency. The demand for bow spring centralizers is increasing as they are extensively used in oil & gas exploration and production processes. Furthermore, bow spring centralizers generate a retraining force using flexible bows that help in providing separation between the wellbore and casing.

Rigid centralizers are made from cast aluminum or steel as their diameter is smaller than the drilled hole, so the solid rigid centralizers are strong and work well in deviated drill holes. Moreover, rigid centralizers are robust and work efficiently in deviated boreholes, regardless of lateral force. Constructed of cast iron or solid steel bars, this type of centralizer has a fixed blade height and is sized to fit a specific case or hole size.

By Material Analysis

Steel Casing Centralizers to Lead Owing to its Lower Price & Efficiency

Based on material, the market is segmented into steel, aluminum and others. The steel segment dominates the market as steel centralizers are made of heavy alloy steel, which is comparatively cheaper than aluminum centralizers and can also withstand high axial loads as it is designed for vertical, highly deviated, and horizontal wells. The sturdy welded rigid centralizer can provide constant casing support, while the circular blade can reduce the torque and resistance of the casing during operation.

The aluminum segment is growing at a reasonable rate due to its lightweight nature, which is almost one-third of the weight of steel centralizers. In addition, a rigid centralizer is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant cast aluminum or aluminum alloy. An aluminum centralizer can be used with corrosion resistant alloy housing strands to avoid the effects of galvanic corrosion.

By Application Analysis

Onshore Application Segment to Lead Stoked by Increased Exploration and Production Activities

By application, the market is bifurcated by onshore and offshore. The onshore segment accounts for a large part of the increased exploration and production activities in onshore oil and gas fields. Onshore drilling accounts for 78% of worldwide oil and gas production.

Electric demand is growing with increasing urbanization and industrialization across developing economies. Electricity production requires high-volume fossil fuels, which drives the offshore drilling market trends and results in drilling more wellbores.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Shale Gas Exploration Activities in North America Drives the Market Across the Region

North America accounts for most of the global casing centralizer market share. Growing demand for hydrocarbons from the power generation and transportation industries is likely to push the demand across the region. Additionally, ongoing shale gas exploration and production activities in North America drive the market. The market is also driven by significant unconventional resource growth in the U.S. and Canada across onshore and offshore fields.

The Asia Pacific region is the fastest growing region as Asia is still heavily reliant on oil and gas, which has been boosted by growing natural gas consumption. Europe and the Middle East & Africa regions are growing at a moderate speed. However, both regions have high oil and gas consumption, especially in the automotive and energy-generating sectors. Furthermore, besides holding nearly half of the world's crude oil reserves, the Middle East is also home to abundant natural gas resources. The region accounted for more than 40% of the world's total natural gas reserves.

List of Key Companies in Casing Centralizer Market

Key Participants are Concentrating on Enhancing their Product Capacities

The global market of casing centralizer is at a saturation point, with many players providing their products to various onshore and offshore industries. Numerous players are actively operating across the globe to cater to the increasing oil & gas demand.

Major casing centralizer players, including Haliburton, Weatherford, and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) also operate in the market. Weatherford is anticipated to lead the industry with a long-standing presence and robust product offerings in the forthcoming period. Furthermore, many players operating in the industry are focused on delivering advanced solutions with components upgraded to cater to the growing demand for oil and gas.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Halliburton (U.S.)


• Weatherford (U.S.)


• Summiot Casing Equipment (U.S.)


• NeOz Energy (India)


• Maxwell Oil Tools Ltd. (Italy)


• Equip Outlet Inc. (U.S.)


• NOV (U.S.)


• Centek (U.S.)


• Amroc Bremse (India)


• Avantgarde Oil Services Limited (Russia)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• August 2022 - Halliburton Labs announced that it selected three new companies to participate in its collaborative environment program to advance a cleaner, affordable, and reliable energy. As Halliburton Labs participants, AW-Energy, RedShift Energy, and Renkube will receive access to a broad range of industrial capabilities, technical expertise, and mentorships to scale their respective businesses. 


• August 2022 - NOV has won the Non-Drilling Contractor - Best Safety Initiative Award for 2021 from IADC - Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter (IADC-SAPC) for the "Make It Right" program. The award recognizes a comprehensive safe work system that aims to implement superior controls and contemporary health and safety management approaches in the southern Arabian Peninsula.


• July 2022 - The Halliburton Company introduced the new Hedron platform of fixed Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) drills. These drills combine the latest technology with an industry-leading customization process to deliver high-performance, application-specific designs for customers.


• July 2022 - NOV started developing the Max Platform a few years ago to create a flexible system that can easily interface data sources and convert data into useful information. GustoMSC started developing the Operator Support System (OSS) two years ago. This system is an application layer on the Max Platform that increases safety and performance for offshore operations.


• December 2021 - Weatherford International plc has been awarded a three-year digital oilfield contract by one of the digital leaders in the upstream industry, Kuwait Oil Company ("KOC"), which aims to support its digital transformation strategy in the North Kuwait heavy oil field and implement Integrated Enterprise Excellence platform for KOC. The award also includes instrumentation, real-time monitoring, production optimization and well backup to enable KOC to optimize its production and processing plans.

REPORT COVERAGE

The research report presents a comprehensive industry assessment by offering valuable insights, facts, industry-related information, competitive landscape, and historical data. Several methodologies and approaches are adopted to make meaningful assumptions and views to formulate the global casing centralizer market analysis.

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