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Sep, 04 2023

Understanding Fracking Fluid Composition and Chemical Additives

Fracking fluids and chemicals play a crucial role in hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas extraction. They aid in creating fractures, allowing hydrocarbons to flow more freely from shale formations. These fluids include water, prop pants, gelling agent, and additives. Their features, such as high viscosity and chemical stability, help maintain fractures and improve well productivity. Additionally, they serve as lubricants and reduce pipe friction during drilling. Fracking fluids and chemicals are essential for optimizing oil and gas recovery and ensuring efficient extraction processes.

According to Data Bridge Market Research, the Global Fracking Fluid and Chemical Market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 10.8% in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.

“Increase in production rates boosts the market’s growth”

Increases in production rates boost the fracking fluid and chemical market growth. As the demand for oil and natural gas rises, the hydraulic fracturing (fracking) process becomes more prevalent. Fracking fluids and chemicals are essential components in this extraction technique, facilitating the extraction of hydrocarbons from underground formations. The expanding exploration and production activities, particularly in shale gas and tight oil reserves, drive the need for advanced fracking fluids and chemicals, stimulating market growth and creating opportunities for industry players.

What restraints the growth of the global fracking fluid and chemical market?

“Strict governmental and environmental regulations restraints the market’s growth”

Strict governmental and environmental regulations act as a restraint on the fracking fluid and chemical market growth. Concerns about the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing, such as water contamination and air emissions, have led to increased scrutiny and stringent regulations. Compliance with these regulations requires the development of eco-friendly and less harmful fracking fluids and chemicals. Moreover, some regions have imposed bans or restrictions on fracking, which further limits market growth opportunities in those areas.

Segmentation: Global Fracking Fluid and Chemical Market

The global fracking fluid and chemical market is segmented on the basis of fluid type, well type, and function type. 

  • On the basis of fluid type, the fracking fluid and chemical market is segmented into water-based, foam-based, gelled oil-based, slick water-based, synthetic based, and others.
  • On the basis of well type, the fracking fluid and chemical market is segmented into vertical, and horizontal.
  • On the basis of function type, the fracking fluid and chemical market is segmented into cross-linkers, gelling agent, pH adjusting agent, biocide, surfactant and friction reducer

Regional Insights: North America dominates the Global Fracking Fluid and Chemical Market

North America dominates the fracking fluid and chemical market and will continue to flourish its dominance during the forecast period owing to the rise in fracking activities for efficient extraction of oil and gas from abundant reserves, the region experiences significant growth. The utilization of hydraulic fracturing techniques has unlocked vast hydrocarbon resources, leading to increased production rates and contributing to the region's economic development and energy security.

Asia-Pacific will continue to project the highest CAGR for this period due to rise in hydraulic fracturing activities targeting shale oil and gas reserves has transformed the region's energy landscape. The technique's effectiveness in extracting oil and gas from shale formations has led to a surge in production, making the region a key player in the global energy market and driving economic growth.

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The Prominent Key Players Operating in the Global Fracking Fluid and Chemical Market Include:

  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • Baker Hughes Incorporated (U.S.)
  • Schlumberger Ltd (U.S.)
  • Dow Chemical Company (U.S.)
  • Halliburton Company (U.S.)
  • Pioneer Engineering Services (U.S.)
  • Ashland Inc. (U.S.)
  • Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (Canada)
  • Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (U.S.)
  • Albemarle Corporation (U.S.)
  • FTS International (U.S.)
  • Weatherford International (U.S.)
  • Clariant (Switzerland)
  • SNP, Inc (U.S.)

Above are the key players covered in the report, to know about more and exhaustive list of global fracking fluid and chemical market companies contact, https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/contact

Research Methodology: Global Fracking Fluid and Chemical Market

Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The key research methodology used by DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning Grid, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning Grid, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, Global vs Regional and Vendor Share Analysis. Please request analyst call in case of further inquiry.


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