Global CO2 EOR Market was valued US$ 3.73 Bn in 2017 and is expected to reach 23.1Bn by 2026, at a CAGR of 25.6% during a forecast period.
Market SegmentationThe global specialty oilfield chemicals market has been categorized based on application, type, and region.By application, the global specialty oilfield chemicals market has been divided into drilling, cementing, production, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and stimulation.According to type of chemical, the global specialty oilfield chemicals market has been segmented into demulsifier, deoiler, biocide, dewatering additive, fluid loss additive, corrosion inhibitor, scale inhibitor, clay stabilizer, pour point depressant, lubricant, paraffin control agent, and others.Regional AnalysisThe global specialty oilfield chemicals market share has been classified into five key regions, namely, Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
In 2017, North America captured the largest share of the global specialty oilfield chemicals market owing to the increased need for effective and economical oil extraction process and technological advances in the oil & gas industry.
The markets in Latin America and Europe are expected to gain significance during the forecast period due to the broad investment potential and growth opportunities in the oil & gas industry.Competitive AnalysisThe key players in the global specialty oilfield chemicals market are BASF SE (Germany), Solvay (Belgium), Akzo Nobel NV (Netherlands), Huntsman International LLC (US), Thermax Global (India), Sadara (Saudi Arabia), SMC Oilfield Chemicals (US), Roemex Limited (UK), KMCO LLC (US), Catalyst (India), and Global Drilling Fluids & Chemicals Limited (India).Market OverviewThe chemicals used to improve the efficiency of oil recovery from oil wells and reduce the environmental impact during the process are referred to as specialty oilfield chemicals.
These chemicals find application in the oil & gas industry during drilling, cementing, production, stimulation, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
These chemicals are used in applications such as drilling, cementing, production, EOR, and stimulation.
EOR maximizes the use of the existing infrastructure and increases the efficiency of oil production.