The trapped shale gases cannot easily flow into the well because of the limited permeability of shale rocks. Oil and gas firms use hydraulic fracturing and other stimulation operations to improve the permeability of shale formations and generate trapped shale gases. Shale gas emits less carbon than coal and, therefore, can be a greener energy option in many nations that rely on coal as an energy source. Shale gas production has resulted in a new abundance of natural gas supply. Due to advancements in extraction technology, it is likely to take up the anticipated future.
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the US's unproven theoretically recoverable shale gas potential is estimated to be 482 trillion cubic feet. Shale gas output in the country has surged 12-fold in the previous decade, and the growth is expected to continue until at least 2035. With the development of well-finishing methods such as multistage hydraulic fracturing and drilling techniques, such as long-reach horizontal wellbores, Canada offers long-term possibilities for natural gas supply across the region. Therefore, the continuous growth of shale basins in this region is boosting the growth of the North America oilfield services market.
The North America oilfield service market is analyzed on the basis of application, service type, and country. Based on application, the market is bifurcated into onshore and offshore. In 2020, the onshore segment held the largest share in the market.
Based on service type, the market is segmented into well completion, wireline, artificial lift, perforation, drilling and completion fluids, and others. In 2020, the others segment held the largest share in the market.
Similarly, based on country, the market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The US contributed a substantial share in 2020.
Archer; Baker Hughes Company; Halliburton Energy Services, Inc; Hunting PLC; NOV Inc; Pioneer Energy Services Corp; Schlumberger Limited; Weatherford International plc; and Wireline Services Group are the leading companies in the North America oilfield service market.