Global Underbalanced Drilling Market Size & Outlook

The underbalanced drilling industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 5,832.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.2% is expected of the worldwide underbalanced drilling industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$4,099.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$5,832.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global underbalanced drilling market highlights

  • The global underbalanced drilling market generated a revenue of USD 4,099.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5,832.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 6.2% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, gas injection accounted for a revenue of USD 2,019.5 million in 2024.
  • Aerated Fluid Injection is the most lucrative technology segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 4,099.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 5,832.1 million
Growth rate6.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentGas injection
Fastest growing segmentAerated Fluid Injection
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationGas Injection, Foam Injection, Aerated Fluid Injection, Mist Drilling

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 36.9% of the global underbalanced drilling market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 478.2 million by 2030.

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Gas injection was the largest segment with a revenue share of 49.26% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global underbalanced drilling market based on gas injection, foam injection, aerated fluid injection, mist drilling covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Underbalanced Drilling Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Gas Injection
    • Foam Injection
    • Aerated Fluid Injection
    • Mist Drilling
  • Global Underbalanced Drilling Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Onshore
    • Offshore

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