Pipeline Pigging Services Market Forecast | 2023-28

Market Insights

The pipeline pigging services market is estimated to grow from USD 9.09 billion in 2022 to USD 12.71 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 5.68% during the forecast period. Increasing investments in the development of sustainable pipeline infrastructure to cater to the soaring energy demand are expected to drive the growth of the market during the coming years.

Segments' Analysis

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By Service Type

Based on the service type, the market is segmented as intelligent pigging and normal pigging. The intelligent pigging segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the market due to its unique properties, such as higher accuracy, no interruption in pipeline operations, and multi-operational characteristics. It is primarily used for the inspection of metal loss, corrosion detection, geometry measurement, crack detection, weld anomalies, and other irregularities.

By Application Type

Based on the application type, the pipeline pigging services market is segmented as metal loss/corrosion detection, internal cleaning, crack & leakage detection, geometry measurement & bend detection, and others. The metal loss/corrosion detection segment is expected to remain the largest segment, as it is a prime issue responsible for majority of spillage and accidents across the oil & gas infrastructure. It is the most common application performed by intelligent pigs.

By End-Use Type

Based on the end-use type, the pipeline pigging services market is segmented as oil and gas. The gas segment is expected to remain the largest segment due to shale gas evolution coupled with the shifting trends towards unconventional energy sources.

By Region

In terms of regions, North America is estimated to be the largest pipeline pigging services market during the forecast period. The rise in demand is attributable to various factors, such as the shale revolution along with growing construction of new pipeline network and increasing exploitation of untapped shale oil & gas reserves. Europe and Asia-Pacific are also expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Market Scope & Segmentation

Pipeline Pigging Service is the practice of employing implements or devices called as 'pigs' to accomplish various cleaning, clearing, maintenance, inspection, dimensioning, process, and pipeline testing operations on new and existing pipelines.

Pipeline Pigging Services are mainly of two different types, i.e. Intelligent Pigging and Normal Pigging.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The pipeline pigging services market is segmented into the following categories. 

By Service Type:

• Normal Pigging 
• Intelligent Pigging 

By Application Type:

• Metal Loss/Corrosion Detection
• Internal Cleaning
• Crack & Leakage Detection 
• Geometry Measurement & Bend Detection 
• Others 

By End-Use Type:

• Oil 
• Gas 

By Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players

Some of the major players in the pipeline pigging services market are-

• Baker Hughes
• Applus +
• TD Williamson, Inc.
• Rosen Group
• NDT Global GmbH & Co. KG.
• Altus Intervention
• Onstream Pipeline Inspection Services Inc
• Lin Scan
• CIRCOR International, Inc
• Royal Dutch Shell PLC

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.

More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.

We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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