Downhole Fishing Equipment Market size was valued at USD 1.35 billion in 2024 and is likely to cross USD 2.81 billion by 2037, expanding at more than 5.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of downhole fishing equipment is estimated at USD 1.48 billion.
The need for downhole fishing gear is driven by the large projects related to the drilling activities. In 2023, there are plans by a private company from Mexico to drill eight exploration wells on Area 1 which covers three fields in the Amca and Mishiton basins as well as Tecoalli, moreover, it has recently installed a floating production storage and unloading unit that simplifies its operations.
Moreover, older or more antiquated infrastructure may be more susceptible to unanticipated issues including equipment failure or wellbore obstructions. Downhole fishing equipment become essential for mitigating these risks and ensuring safe and efficient operations. In addition to impairing the oil and gas industry's capacity to satisfy the downhole fishing equipment market growing demand, this also raises the possibility of an ecological catastrophe due to oil leaks and other operational problems. Globally maintaining the effectiveness of oil and gas activities requires downhole fishing equipment. They keep manufacturing moving forward and reduce downtime.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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5.8% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 1.35 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 2.81 billion |
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Offering (Solution, Services)
Downhole fishing equipment market from the solution segment is anticipated to capture the highest revenue by the end of 2037. The market offers a comprehensive range of solutions to recover lost equipment, debris or stuck pipes in oil and gas wells, ensuring smooth drilling operations by reducing downtime operations and costly interventions. The downhole fishing tool line includes downhole fishing, milling, cleaning and cutting tools, waste collectors, jerk assemblies, pipe and casing patches, accessory tools and others to meet every requirement customer demand. Many players in the market offer integrated fishing solutions that combine tools, technology and services. They provide a one-stop shop for well intervention needs, ensuring seamless operations.
Deployment (Onshore, Offshore)
In terms of deployment, the onshore segment in the downhole fishing equipment market is set to capture the highest revenue growing at a largest CAGR over the forecast period. However, the offshore segment is set to hold a significant CAGR in the forecast period and grow substantially. When drilling offshore, only one platform is used, which can be fixed or mobile. Offshore drilling costs are higher than onshore drilling. Fixed platforms are more expensive than mobile platforms. Most production facilities are located on the coast, near offshore drilling platforms. Offshore operations often require more durable and rugged tools due to harsh conditions. Currently, most offshore oil and gas leasing and development occurs in the central and western Gulf of Mexico, with thousands of rigs operating at depths of up to 10,000 feet or more. Additionally, in 2021, federal Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas production accounted for about 15% of U.S. crude oil production and about 2% of U.S. dry natural gas production.
Our in-depth analysis of the global downhole fishing equipment market includes the following segments:
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North America Market Forecasts
North America industry is predicted to dominate majority revenue share of 43% by 2037, driven by growing need for efficient drilling operations in the region. The demand for downhole fishing equipment in North America is driven by the growing need for efficient drilling operations. The North American oil drilling industry saw a surge in activity after the pandemic began, as demand for crude oil returned to pre-Covid levels. North America is expected to see significant investments in well intervention infrastructure. Following the boom in US shale oil and natural gas production, the country has focused on building new intervention wells to meet growing demand for crude oil and natural gas. According to an energy report, by 2027, North America is expected to account for 64% of all potential completed oil and gas wells. Additionally, according to World Oil, US well production is expected to increase 8.2% in 2023, reaching 20,655 wells. Drilling footage is expected to grow at a slightly higher rate, reaching 289 million feet in 2023, an increase of 8.7%.
Rest of World Market Statistics
The downhole fishing equipment market for rest of world is anticipated to account for a CAGR of 5.5% in the forecast period. The rest of the world includes Europe, Asia-Pacific countries, Latin American countries except Mexico, the Middle East and Africa. The Asia-Pacific region is seeing an increase in the number of exploration drilling projects. Additionally, as of December 2022, there were 197 platforms operating in the Asia-Pacific region, of which 116 were onshore, excluding operations in China. In the APAC region, there are 63 onshore platforms operating in India, 18 in Australia and 26 in Indonesia. An increase in the number of land-based rigs often leads to higher demand for bottom fishing tools.
Author Credits: Dhruv Bhatia
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