Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Market is Segmented by Well Type (Horizontal and Directional, and Vertical) and Geography (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa).

Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Size

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Study Period 2020 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR > 2.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Analysis

The shale gas production for the United States witnessed a growth rate of approximately 1.26% during 2017-2018. The overall market for shale gas hydraulic fracturing is greatly influenced by the increasing demand for gas. Also, the depleting resources of conventional oil and gas reserves have shifted the focus toward unconventional reserves, which is expected to have a positive impact on the shale gas hydraulic fracturing market. However, the environmental impact these processes have on groundwater and others is expected to pose a challenge.

  • For the shale gas extraction, the horizontal and directional well type is expected to be the fastest-growing well type. The majority of wells active in the Permian Basin, as of 2018, were horizontal wells (more than 2,000). As of April 2019, the total number of drilled wells in the Permian basin reached 555, repressing an increase of around 4.7% compared to the previous year's value in the same month.
  • Improvement in the hydraulic fracturing technique is expected to provide a great opportunity for the market studied.
  • North America is anticipated to dominate the market globally, in future, with the majority of the demand coming from the United States and Canada.

Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market according to our research experts:

Horizontal and Directional Well Type to Witness a Significant Growth

  • Combining a new technique of horizontal drilling with the pre-existing hydraulic fracturing techniques is making it favorable for drilling in shale gas regions.
  • The United States can be considered as the country that has benefited the most from the combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, as the country has abundant shale reserves. The shift from vertical to horizontal wells has been the most important change to occur over the last decade, allowing for greater formation access, while only incrementally increasing the cost of the well.
  • Since 2010, horizontal drilling activity has dominated and accounts for most of the drilling activity. Therefore, an increase in the horizontal well drilling activities propels the high production of shale gas through hydraulic fracturing.
  • Also, horizontal drilling is economically viable, as it covers the maximum surface of the strata (cap rock) in which shale gas is preserved.
Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Share

North America to Dominate the Market

  • North America is anticipated to lead the worldwide market for shale gas, in terms of sales. As of 2018, this region held more than two-thirds of the overall market in terms of volume and value.
  • In the United States, the production from Marcellus/Utica shale is expected to account for most of the growth in gas production.
  • In December 2018, US shale and tight plays produced about 65 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas (70% of the total US dry gas production) and about 7 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil (60% of the total US oil production).
  • Hence, the increasing dominance of the United States in shale gas hydraulic fracturing is reforming the overall energy scenario of North America, and it is expected to have a strong impact on the energy domain, worldwide.
  • Also, the availability of resources, including manpower and advanced technology, is favoring the growth of the North American shale gas hydraulic fracturing.
Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Growth

Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Industry Overview

The shale gas hydraulic fracturing market is fragmented. The major companies include Chevron Corporation, Exxon Mobil, Sinopec Ltd, Marathon Oil, and Royal Dutch Shell PLC.

Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Leaders

  1. Chevron Corporation

  2. Exxon Mobil

  3. Sinopec Ltd

  4. Marathon Oil

  5. Royal Dutch Shell PLC

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

 Chevron Corporation, Exxon Mobil, Sinopec Ltd, Marathon Oil, and Royal Dutch Shell PLC.
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Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Scope of the Study

    2. 1.2 Market Definition

    3. 1.3 Study Assumptions

    4. 1.4 Research Phases

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET OVERVIEW

    1. 4.1 Introduction

    2. 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD million, till 2025

    3. 4.3 Crude Oil Historic Trend and Production Forecast, till 2025

    4. 4.4 Brent Crude Oil and Henry Hub Spot Prices Forecast, till 2025

    5. 4.5 Natural Gas Historic Trend and Production Forecast, till 2025

    6. 4.6 Key Projects Information

    7. 4.7 Recent Trends and Developments

    8. 4.8 Government Policies and Regulations

    9. 4.9 Market Dynamics

      1. 4.9.1 Drivers

      2. 4.9.2 Restraints

    10. 4.10 Supply Chain Analysis

    11. 4.11 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.11.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.11.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers

      3. 4.11.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.11.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services

      5. 4.11.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Well Type

      1. 5.1.1 Horizontal and Directional

      2. 5.1.2 Vertical

    2. 5.2 Geography

      1. 5.2.1 North America

      2. 5.2.2 Asia-Pacific

      3. 5.2.3 Europe

      4. 5.2.4 South America

      5. 5.2.5 Middle-East and Africa

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements

    2. 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players

    3. 6.3 Market Share Analysis

    4. 6.4 Company Profiles

      1. 6.4.1 Chevron Corporation

      2. 6.4.2 ExxonMobil

      3. 6.4.3 CNPC

      4. 6.4.4 Sinopec Ltd

      5. 6.4.5 Marathon Oil

      6. 6.4.6 BP PLC

      7. 6.4.7 Baker Hughes Co.

      8. 6.4.8 Exxon Mobil Corporation

      9. 6.4.9 Royal Dutch Shell PLC

    5. *List Not Exhaustive
  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Industry Segmentation

The scope of the shale gas hydraulic fracturing market report includes:

Well Type
Horizontal and Directional
Vertical
Geography
North America
Asia-Pacific
Europe
South America
Middle-East and Africa
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Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Research FAQs

The Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Chevron Corporation, Exxon Mobil, Sinopec Ltd, Marathon Oil and Royal Dutch Shell PLC are the major companies operating in the Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market.

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market.

The report covers the Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Industry Report

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Shale-Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)