Drill Pipe Market Synopsis

Drill Pipe Market Size Was Valued at USD 2.23 Billion in 2023 and is Projected to Reach USD 3.16 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 3.68% From 2024-2032.

Drill pipe is a thick-walled and hollow piping used for transmission of drilling fluid through wellbore to the drill bit during rig drilling operation. Drill pipes are seamless steel pipes and are considered as a component of drill string assembly. Drill pipes are also built to handle high external and internal pressures that drilling fluids exert. It is manufactured, inspected, and tested in compliance with the American Petroleum Institute's standard criteria (API). Drill pipes are classified as E grade, X-95, G-105, and S-135 on their API grade.

• A drill pipe is a thick-walled tubular pipe made of metal alloy and other composite materials. It consists of threaded ends called tool joints. Drill pipe is mainly used to connect the interface between the drilling rig and the boreholes. It is also used to move the liquid down towards the drilling point or up using the ring. A variety of drill pipes are available for directional drilling and a gradual transition from heavy-duty drill collars to lightweight options.
• Each double-ended section of the drill pipe is connected to tool connections. Standard drill pipe, heavy drill, and drill collars are different types of drill pipe. Drill pipe is used in a variety of industries including mining, agriculture, oil and gas, and many others. The market is mainly driven by the growth of mining activities and the construction of new oil and gas fields.

The Drill Pipe Market Trend Analysis

The Rising Demand for Drill Pipes at Oil and Gas Extraction Sites

• The rapidly increasing demand for oil and gas in the industrial, transportation, and residential sectors is the main factor driving the growth of the market. In addition, drill pipes play an important role in oil and gas exploration because they withstand enormous stress, heat, and stress during drilling and completion fluids. They also prevent failures that can cause delays and loss of resources.
• In addition, when drilling wells, drill pipes are used to cut rock layers on land and underwater. As global oil exploration moves to complex geographies, the demand for advanced drill pipes increases. Moreover, increased investment in offshore exploration and production activities in both developed and emerging economies is driving market growth.
• Many product innovations such as the introduction of drill pipes that can operate in areas with high pressure, temperature, permafrost, or high concentrations of toxic substances such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) will further boost the market growth. It also includes making stronger tubes, higher torque joints, and metallurgical properties to increase durability and longevity.            

Rapid Growth in Drilling Activities   

• Discovery of new hydrocarbon reserves in the countries especially in the South China Sea, Pakistan, Australia, Egypt, and Senegal in the last few years is excepted to provide growth opportunities to industry participants in the upcoming years. The increasing technological advancements and innovations related to drilling operations are likely to provide growth opportunities for the market.
• During the forecast period drill pipe provides many opportunities for market players to invest in research and development of the market. Developing countries such as China, Australia, India, and Indonesia, are leading the Asia-Pacific market with rising rig activities in the region, development of offshore basins, strong economic growth, large consumer base, and significant investment by leading industry players considering potential growth opportunities.
• Moreover, the presence of major key players like Drill Pipe International LLC., Superior Drill Pipe Manufacturing Inc, DP Master Manufacturing Pte Ltd., and others are focused on new product launches, collaborations, partnerships, and acquisition drives the market growth in the upcoming years. For instance, NOV acquired the advanced drilling solutions (ADS) business of AFGlobal, an oil and gas OEM specializing in technology, products, and services. Under this acquisition, NOV’s experience and expertise combined with AFGlobal’s extensive portfolio provided the company with promising breakthrough opportunities in MPD.

Segmentation Analysis of The Drill Pipe Market

Drill Pipe market segments cover the Type, Material, Application, and Grade. By Grade, the American Petroleum Institute (API) Grade, a segment is anticipated to dominate the Market Over the Forecast period.

• API grade drill bit accounted for the largest share of global demand and is expected to continue its dominant position during the forecast period. Standardization of finished products and relatively low prices for their quality are expected to encourage market entry. The use of these products also ensures a reduction in operating costs for E&P and operator companies. API grade products are largely preferred in conventional environments and conventional reservoirs due to easy availability and lower OpEx costs for both E&P and contractor companies.
• Exploration in unusual and harsh environmental conditions, especially oil shale, CBM, and tight reserves, will increase the demand for high-quality drill pipes during the forecast period. API grade drill bit is cheaper than a high-grade drill bit. Superior drill pipes are generally suitable for unusual drilling conditions, such as high temperature, high pressure, corrosive environment, etc. With the growth of deep-water drilling, the premium drill pipe market is expected to grow faster than the API drill pipe market.

Regional Analysis of The Drill Pipe Market

North America is Expected to Dominate the Market Over the Forecast period.

• The North American drill pipe market will witness strong growth, owing to a rise in capital expenditure from independent players across the region. Large investments by major E&P companies in both conventional and unconventional fields have been the major factor responsible for initial market penetration in the region.
• Due to an increase in demand for oil and gas production activities in these regions, the demand for drill pipes required to pump drilling fluid during these production activities will also most likely increase, thus, leading to market growth in the upcoming years. For instance, according to Statista, The United States is the world's largest crude oil producer. In 2021, it had an output of 16.6 million barrels worth of oil per day. This was nearly 10 million barrels more than ten years prior and largely a result of advances in unconventional tight oil production. Saudi Arabia and Russia ranked second and third, each at around 11 million barrels daily. Oil production includes crude oil, shale oil, oil sands, and natural gas liquids.

• Due to the ongoing shale gas exploration in the region, especially in the United States. The improvement of shale formations has been associated with an increase in employment in the oil and gas industry in the United States and is excepted to boost the market growth during the forecast period. The presence of a large number of oil and gas companies, such as Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and RK Pipe LLC, increases the market share of the drill pipe market in this region.

Top Key Players Covered in The Drill Pipe Market

• Drill Pipe International LLC. (US)
• Superior Drill Pipe Manufacturing Inc (US)
• DP Master Manufacturing Pte Ltd. (Singapore)
• RK Pipe LLC (US)
• TPS-Technitube Röhrenwerke (Germany)
• Oil Country Tubular Limited (India)
• Jiangyin Long Bright Drill Pipe Manufacture Co. Ltd. (China)
• Hilong Group (China)
• Tejas Tubular Products Inc. (US)
• Tenaris SA (Luxembourg)
• National Oilwell Varco (US)
• Workstrings International (US)
• Vallourec (France)
• Inter Drill Asia Ltd (India), and Other Major Players

Key Industry Developments in the Drill Pipe Market

• In November 2023, Hilong Holding Limited, an oilfield equipment and services provider, announced the signing of two coating service contracts and seven drill pipe supply contracts, valuing USD 41.5 million. The drill pipe supply contracts were signed with companies in the South American and North American markets, including Ventura Petroleo S.A. in South America and several Canadian companies such as Precision Drilling Canada, Horizon Drilling, Savanna Drilling, Complete Tubular Products, and Bonanza Drilling. The company also renewed a contract with Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC, a subsidiary of Ensign Energy Services Inc.
• In October 2023, Oceaneering International, Inc., a global technology company, announced a five-year contract with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) to operate 3 existing drill pipe riser (DPR) systems in Brazil. The agreement, valued at up to USD 75 million, will commence when the current contract expires or 18 months after the award.