Pipeline Pigging Services Market To Reach $3.93 Billion By 2030

Pipeline Pigging Services Market Growth & Trends

The global pipeline pigging services market size is expected to reach USD 3.93 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 2.8%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing government regulation for safety of pipeline and energy infrastructure coupled with technological advancement in oil and gas sector is likely to strengthen the growth for the market.

Intelligent pigging aids in cleaning pipelines and inspection and collection of data without obstructing the flow of the product. Various technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL), Ultrasonic Testing Intelligent Pigging, and Caliper Pigging, which are also collectively termed as non-destructive testing technologies, are used to detect the pitting and corrosion in oil and gas pipeline.

MFL can be used for both gas and liquid pipeline maintenance services. In comparison to Ultrasonic Test Pigging technology, MFL technology has an advantage as it can identify and measure corrosion and metal loss even in thin-walled pipelines, while ultrasonic test pigging technology is ineffective in such situations.

Caliper Pigging can also be used in the most challenging environments to identify the size of the deformations that can affect the integrity of pipes. They have relatively limited use as compared to MFL technology and Ultrasonic Test Pigging technology, owing to limited adoption in the current business scenario.

The corrosion detection application segment accounted for the largest market share and is expected to be fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period. Corrosion is the primary problem affecting the oil and gas pipeline system in most of the cases. In-line inspection intelligent pigs such as corrosion detection pigs are used to detect and characterize metal loss caused by corrosion and cracking.

Asia Pacific market is forecasted to witness substantial growth and was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2018 on account of increasing oil and gas distribution network in emerging nations. China occupies the largest market share in the region and is projected to witness highest CAGR during the forecast period. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China’s oil and gas distribution network is expected to reach 240,000 kilometers by 2025, owing to the rapidly growing energy demand in the country, coupled with shift in the preference of the people to use cleaner fuel like natural gas instead of coal in order to meet environmental protection goals.

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Pipeline Pigging Services Market Report Highlights

• The intelligent pigging segment dominated the market in 2023 with a share of 58.0%

• The metal loss/corrosion detection segment dominated, with a share of 45.0% in 2023. Corrosion is a major issue affecting the operability of oil and gas pipeline systems, and vendors use pigging as a preliminary step for pipeline inspection

• The crack and leakage detection segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period. The market growth is due to the rising focus on pipeline safety, as cracks and leaks lead to major failures, resulting in heavy damage and environmental hazards

• North America dominated the pipeline pigging services market with a share of 49.8% in 2023. The market is growing as most of the oil and gas fields in North American countries such as the U.S. and Canada are located in remote areas

Pipeline Pigging Services Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global pipeline pigging services market based on service, application, industry, and region:

Pipeline Pigging Services Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Pigging

• Intelligent Pigging

Pipeline Pigging Services Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Metal Loss / Corrosion Detection

• Crack & Leakage Detection

• Geometry Measurement & Bend Detection

Pipeline Pigging Services Industry Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Oil

• Gas

Pipeline Pigging Services Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Russia

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

List of Key Players in the Pipeline Pigging Services Market

• American Pipeline Solutions

• Applus+

• Baker Hughes Company

• Dexon Technology PLC

• PIPECARE Group

• MISTRAS Group

• Pigtek Ltd.

• ROSEN Group

• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA.

• T.D. Williamson, Inc.