Sand Control Systems Market by Type (Sand Screens, Gravel Pack, Inflow Control Devices, Frac Pack, and Others), Well Type (Horizontal, Vertical, Cased Hole, and Open Hole), Location (Onshore and Offshore), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global sand control systems market size was USD 3.5 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 4.8 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4% during, 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for fluctuating prices of crude oil.
Sand production is known for its production issues that considerably reduce wellbore productivity. In production operations, the process of sand production is critical operational inefficiencies that lead to wells collapsing. Sand control, similar to known as sand management, is a method of technique to prevent reservoir sand migration into the wellbore or wellbore area. It is necessary to maintain the structure of the migration reservoir around the wellbore.
The migration of reservoir sand and fines severely restricts production. To predict efficient sand control mechanisms, it is essential to control properly what types of solids or sand are produced. The sand control system or sand management is a common requirement for various gas & oil industries all over the world. It is to remove solids from the well’s production fluids thus it does not flow into the facility or further downstream.
There are two situations, which cause sand production such as the rock mechanical failure near the wellbore and dragging force from injection fluid or production. Sand production causes several issues such as production impairment, owing to erosion to the completion string and downhole tool, sand plugging, and damage to surface facilities. Furthermore, chemical injection usually has efficient sand production control methods.
The principal sand control techniques include gravel packing, sand screens, frac packs, inflow control devices, and others. The other sand control techniques such as maintenance and workover, plastic consolidation, resin-coated gravel, rate exclusion, stand-alone slotted liners or screens, selective completion practices, high-energy resin placement, and sand consolidation. The advantages of sand control systems such as gives high inflow area, effective sand control, gives maximum hole diameter and provides wellbore support.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global sand control systems market, due to the slowdown in production, supply chain disruptions, and project delay. The pandemic has significantly impacted the oil & gas industry and exploration production. The continuous decline in drilling and production activities during the pandemic which negatively impacts the global sand control systems market.
Sand Control Systems Market Dynamics
The sand control systems market report has up-to-date insights about market scenarios that can shape the overall market performance and output during the forecast period, 2023 to 2031.
Drivers
The demand for the oil & gas industry is increasing and is expected to drive the global sand control systems market. Demand for oil & natural gas and the increasing investments in the oil & gas industries all over the world are expected to drive the global market during the forecast period. Currently, the number of oilfield operators is increasing, due to the rising oil and gas production, and the lifetime of mature fields.
The adoption of technological advancements is driving the global sand control systems market. Several oil & gas companies shifted their focus on technological advancements to innovate tools and techniques. Technological advancements such as improved well, multi-well pad drilling, pipe design, and multiple fracture stages.
Technologies are used to help stimulate well and drive out the trapped oil, and hydraulic fracturing. Additionally, the oil & gas industries are finding improved smart works and cost reduction that are expected to positively impact the growth market.
Restraints
The fluctuating price of crude oil & gas is restraining the growth of the sand control systems market. In some emerging countries, oil prices are highly volatile, which affects drilling operations on a large scale. Oil & gas companies are not able to suffer, due to volatilities. Even when oil prices are stable, gasoline prices fluctuate due to seasonal changes in demand and gasoline specifications. Most of the operational expenses are dependent on oil & gas prices as the many profit companies differ with oil prices.
The operations in high-pressure or high-temperature (HP/HT) wells are the major factors challenging the growth of the market. The use of engine lubricants with low high-temperature high shear (HTHS) viscosity is to improve fuel efficiency. The HP/HT is given to wells that existing extreme conditions to operate and service companies.
The term HP/HT is used to apply wells that have only HP/HT. Some of the few wells are applied to both HP/HT characteristics. The drilling of HP/HT exploratory wells includes high-cost and high-risk operations with huge incident exposure wells.
Opportunities
The growth in offshore exploration in the oil industry is to create lucrative opportunities for the global sand control systems market growth. The oil & gas industry is experiencing a continuous breakthrough due to the increasing oil demand. Offshore experienced a breakthrough in several regions, especially in western Africa.
Scope of Sand Control Systems Market Report
The global sand control systems market research report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Sand Control Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2020–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Sand Screens, Gravel Pack, Inflow Control Devices, Frac Pack, and Others), Well Type (Horizontal, Vertical, Cased Hole, and Open Hole), and Location (Onshore and Offshore) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Halliburton; NOV Inc.; SLB; Variperm Energy Services; Packers Plus Energy Services Inc.; Tendeka; Anton Oilfield Services Group; Baker Hughes Company; Sião Petróleo; and Superior Energy Services. |
Sand Control Systems Market Segment Insights
Type Segment Analysis
Based on type, the global sand control systems market is divided into sand screens, gravel pack, inflow control devices, frac pack, and others. The gravel pack segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, owing to prevent the production of formation sand.
It is a downhole filter that is designed to prevent the production of unwanted formation sand. A gravel pack is used to expand the surface area of the producing well to production rates. Gravel pack systems are suitable for both case holes and open holes and for conventional and unconventional applications.
The frac pack segment holds a considerable share of the sand control systems market. Frac pack combines gravel packing and fracturing. The frac pack is based on factors such as reservoir quality, rock mechanics data supporting fracture containment within the zone of interest, production & recovery objectives, and the existence of near-wellbore damage from drilling and perforating.
Well Type Segment Analysis
On the basis of well type, the global market is segregated into horizontal, vertical, cased hole, and open hole. The cased hole segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projected period, due to the technical reasons relating to the stability of the hole. It is the separate part of the wellbore with well cementing and metal casing. The cased hole services provide reliability, evaluating reservoir saturation, technologies for well integrity, and determining flow profiles.
The horizontal segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years. The horizontal segment is widely used to store vast quantities of natural gas in shale reservoirs.
Location Segment Analysis
Based on location, the global sand control systems market is segmented into onshore and offshore. The onshore segment is anticipated to dominate the major market share in the coming years, owing to the presence of vast onshore and oil & gas fields. Most of the onshore formations are hardened and have older sand. Hence, onshore formations require sand control solutions to filter sand.
A gravel pack is mainly installed for onshore locations. The high demand in onshore locations has indicated rising oil production from basins such as the Permian basin. These factors are projected to propel the demand for the onshore segment in the global market during the forecast period.
The offshore segment is anticipated to account for a major market share in the coming years. Offshore combines oil & gas technologies, hydraulic fracturing, and gravel pack completions. The geologic formation that produces oil & gas is unconsolidated, which means sand makes these formations lose or poorly bonded such as sand on a beach.
Regional Analysis
In terms of region, the global sand control systems market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The market size of Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projected period, due to the increase in urbanization, industrialization, population growth, and growth of the consumer class.
In emerging countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea, the rising population raised the demand for energy and crude oil imports. The largest amount of crude oil has been imported, which provides immense opportunities to the global market. The demand for oil boosts oil & gas exploration and production activities, which drives the market for oilfield equipment and services.
The market in North America is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period, due to the growth in the sand formations and the increasing development of tight oil. The high presence of offshore oil & gas production, private players, and growing investment by the government in the oil & gas industry explorations.
Canada is anticipated to grow its drilling activities across the country in the coming years. FDI in the oil & gas industry and the adoption of advanced technologies are increasing by contractors for high-quality crude oil are the major factors driving the global market.
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Sand Control Systems Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Sand Control Systems Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Sand Control Systems Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Sand Control Systems Market Forecast
4.5.1. Sand Control Systems Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Sand Control Systems Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Sand Control Systems Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Sand Control Systems Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Sand Screens
5.3.2. Gravel Pack
5.3.3. Inflow Control Devices
5.3.4. Frac Pack
5.3.5. Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Sand Control Systems Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
6.3. Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Latin America
6.3.3. Europe
6.3.4. Asia Pacific
6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
6.6. Global Sand Control Systems Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Sand Control Systems Market Analysis and Forecast
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
7.2. North America Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
7.2.1. U.S.
7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
7.4. North America Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
7.4.1. Sand Screens
7.4.2. Gravel Pack
7.4.3. Inflow Control Devices
7.4.4. Frac Pack
7.4.5. Others
7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
7.7.1. By Country
7.7.2. By Product Type
7.7.3. By Application
7.8. North America Sand Control Systems Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Sand Control Systems Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
8.2. Latin America Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. Brazil
8.2.2. Mexico
8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. Latin America Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
8.4.1. Sand Screens
8.4.2. Gravel Pack
8.4.3. Inflow Control Devices
8.4.4. Frac Pack
8.4.5. Others
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.7.1. By Country
8.7.2. By Product Type
8.7.3. By Application
8.8. Latin America Sand Control Systems Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Sand Control Systems Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Europe Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Germany
9.2.2. France
9.2.3. Italy
9.2.4. U.K.
9.2.5. Spain
9.2.6. Russia
9.2.7. Rest of Europe
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Europe Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Sand Screens
9.4.2. Gravel Pack
9.4.3. Inflow Control Devices
9.4.4. Frac Pack
9.4.5. Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.7.1. By Country
9.7.2. By Product Type
9.7.3. By Application
9.8. Europe Sand Control Systems Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Sand Control Systems Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Asia Pacific Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. China
10.2.2. Japan
10.2.3. South Korea
10.2.4. India
10.2.5. Australia
10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Asia Pacific Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Sand Screens
10.4.2. Gravel Pack
10.4.3. Inflow Control Devices
10.4.4. Frac Pack
10.4.5. Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.7.1. By Country
10.7.2. By Product Type
10.7.3. By Application
10.8. Asia Pacific Sand Control Systems Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Sand Control Systems Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Middle East & Africa Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
11.2.2. South Africa
11.2.3. UAE
11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Middle East & Africa Sand Control Systems Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Sand Screens
11.4.2. Gravel Pack
11.4.3. Inflow Control Devices
11.4.4. Frac Pack
11.4.5. Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.7.1. By Country
11.7.2. By Product Type
11.7.3. By Application
11.8. Middle East & Africa Sand Control Systems Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Global Sand Control Systems Market: Market Share Analysis
12.2. Sand Control Systems Distributors and Customers
12.3. Sand Control Systems Market: Competitive Dashboard
12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
12.4.1. Halliburton
12.4.2. NOV Inc.
12.4.3. SLB.
12.4.4. Variperm Energy Services
12.4.5. Packers Plus Energy Services Inc.
12.4.6. Tendeka
12.4.7. Anton Oilfield Services Group
12.4.8. Baker Hughes Company
12.4.9. Sião Petróleo
12.4.10. Superior Energy Services