According to SPER Market Research, the Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market is estimated to reach USD 14.71 billion by 2034 with a CAGR 8.14%.
Introduction and Overview
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis.
The global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market was valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8.14% from 2025 to 2034. Environmental legislation is a key driver of growth in the onshore drilling waste management market. Governments and international authorities are enforcing stricter regulations to reduce the environmental impact of drilling activities. These laws require oil and gas operators to adopt responsible practices for treating, recycling, and safely disposing of drilling waste, including cuttings, muds, and other by-products. Organizations such as the U.S. EPA and the European Environment Agency have established comprehensive regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance. As drilling expands into environmentally sensitive and residential areas, tolerance for pollution has declined, pushing operators to adopt advanced, eco-friendly technologies. Additionally, rising global onshore exploration and production activities, especially in developing economies, are further accelerating market growth.
By Service:
The service-based segment includes solid control, treatment and disposal, and containment and handling, with treatment and disposal leading due to strict government initiatives aimed at reducing environmentally harmful discharges. Solid control services focus on limiting solid waste generation by separating solids from drilling fluids using equipment such as shale shakers and centrifuges, enabling fluid reuse and waste reduction. Containment and handling services ensure safe on-site storage and movement of drilling waste to prevent spills and leaks. Meanwhile, treatment and disposal services are rapidly expanding, using advanced technologies like thermal desorption and bioremediation to reduce waste toxicity and volume before final disposal.
Regional Insights:
The U.S. holds a leading position in the global onshore drilling waste management market due to increasing oil production and the resulting demand for effective waste handling solutions. Europe, particularly Norway and the UK, is advancing through strong environmental regulations that encourage sustainable waste management technologies. The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth in onshore drilling, driven by rising energy demand and stricter environmental policies in countries such as China, India, and Australia. The Middle East continues to expand drilling activities while adopting sustainable waste practices, and Latin America is strengthening regulatory frameworks to promote environmentally responsible drilling waste management.
Market Competitive Landscape:
The Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market is highly consolidated. Some of the market key players are Augean Plc, Baker Hughes, CLEAN HARBORS, INC., Derrick Equipment Company, GN Solids Control, Geminor, Halliburton, Imdex Limited, NOV Inc., Newpark Resources Inc., Schlumberger, and Secure Energy Services, Inc.
Recent Developments:
• In February 2024, TWMA issued a sustainability-linked bond on the Nordic ABM in Oslo to support growth across major projects in the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the Middle East, and the British Continental Shelf, strengthening its position in onshore drilling waste management.
• In June 2024, Weatherford International plc secured a new five-year contract from Bahrain-based Bapco Upstream, a subsidiary of Bapco Energies, to deliver logging and directional drilling-while-drilling services, replacing the earlier agreement awarded in 2015.
Scope of the report:
Report Metric Details
Market size available for the years 2021-2034
Base year considered 2024
Forecast Period 2025-2034
Segments Covered By Service
Regions Covered North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
Companies Covered Augean Plc, Baker Hughes, CLEAN HARBORS, INC., Derrick Equipment Company, GN Solids Control, Geminor, Halliburton, Imdex Limited, NOV Inc., Newpark Resources Inc., Schlumberger, and Secure Energy Services, Inc.
Key Topics Covered in the Report
• Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market Size (FY’2021-FY’2034)
• Overview of Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• Segmentation of Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market By Service (Solid control, Containment & handling, Treatment & disposal, Others)
• Statistical Snap of Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• Expansion Analysis of Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• Problems and Obstacles in Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• Competitive Landscape in the Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• Details on Current Investment in Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• Competitive Analysis of Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• Prominent Players in the Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• SWOT Analysis of Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
• Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2025-FY’2034)
• Recommendations from Analyst
Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market Size- By Service- Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecast to 2034
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPER’s internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOL’s
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTER’s Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market
7. Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market, By Service, (USD Million) 2021-2034
7.1. Solid control
7.2. Containment & handling
7.3. Treatment & disposal
7.4. Others
8. Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market, (USD Million) 2021-2034
8.1. Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market Size and Market Share
9. Global Onshore Drilling Waste Management Market, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Million)
9.1. Asia-Pacific
9.1.1. Australia
9.1.2. China
9.1.3. India
9.1.4. Japan
9.1.5. South Korea
9.1.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. France
9.2.2. Germany
9.2.3. Italy
9.2.4. Spain
9.2.5. United Kingdom
9.2.6. Rest of Europe
9.3. Middle East and Africa
9.3.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
9.3.2. United Arab Emirates
9.3.3. Qatar
9.3.4. South Africa
9.3.5. Egypt
9.3.6. Morocco
9.3.7. Nigeria
9.3.8. Rest of Middle-East and Africa
9.4. North America
9.4.1. Canada
9.4.2. Mexico
9.4.3. United States
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Argentina
9.5.2. Brazil
9.5.3. Rest of Latin America
10. Company Profile
10.1. Augean Plc
10.1.1. Company details
10.1.2. Financial outlook
10.1.3. Product summary
10.1.4. Recent developments
10.2. Baker Hughes
10.2.1. Company details
10.2.2. Financial outlook
10.2.3. Product summary
10.2.4. Recent developments
10.3. CLEAN HARBORS, INC.
10.3.1. Company details
10.3.2. Financial outlook
10.3.3. Product summary
10.3.4. Recent developments
10.4. Derrick Equipment Company
10.4.1. Company details
10.4.2. Financial outlook
10.4.3. Product summary
10.4.4. Recent developments
10.5. GN Solids Control
10.5.1. Company details
10.5.2. Financial outlook
10.5.3. Product summary
10.5.4. Recent developments
10.6. Geminor
10.6.1. Company details
10.6.2. Financial outlook
10.6.3. Product summary
10.6.4. Recent developments
10.7. Halliburton
10.7.1. Company details
10.7.2. Financial outlook
10.7.3. Product summary
10.7.4. Recent developments
10.8. Imdex Limited
10.8.1. Company details
10.8.2. Financial outlook
10.8.3. Product summary
10.8.4. Recent developments
10.9. NOV Inc.
10.9.1. Company details
10.9.2. Financial outlook
10.9.3. Product summary
10.9.4. Recent developments
10.10. Newpark Resources Inc.
10.10.1. Company details
10.10.2. Financial outlook
10.10.3. Product summary
10.10.4. Recent developments
10.11. Schlumberger
10.11.1. Company details
10.11.2. Financial outlook
10.11.3. Product summary
10.11.4. Recent developments
10.12. Secure Energy Services, Inc.
10.12.1. Company details
10.12.2. Financial outlook
10.12.3. Product summary
10.12.4. Recent developments
10.13. Others
11. Conclusion
12. List of Abbreviations
13. Reference Links
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