1. Hydraulic Fracturing Market by Resource & Well Type – Global
Trends & Forecasts up till 2017
Hydraulic fracturing is the propagation of fractures through layers of rock using pressurized
fracturing fluid. This technique is primarily used in the extraction of resources from low
permeability reservoirs – such as shale gas, tight gas, CBM, and unconventional liquids – which
are difficult to recover through regular drilling procedures. Hydraulic fracturing services are
provided by oilfield service companies (such as Halliburton) to oil and gas companies (such as
Shell). Hydraulic fracturing was first used in 1947, since then scores of wells have been
fractured.
This report estimates the hydraulic fracturing market in terms of volume and value. The volume
of this market is estimated in terms of million hydraulic horse power (million hhp) and value in
terms of $million. This has been broken down into component regions and further split into
countries.
The hydraulic fracturing market is mainly concentrated in North America, where many leading
oil field service companies – Schlumberger (U.S.), Halliburton (U.S.), Baker Hughes (U.S.), and
other medium and small players – operate. While the North American hydraulic fracturing
market is reaching maturity, the Rest of the World’s (ROW) market is still in its infancy.
Australia, China, and Poland are expected to lead the ROW hydraulic fracturing market. Apart
from the regions mentioned above, other areas are not expected to show a very significant
moment in the forecast period of the report i.e. 2012 to 2017. Hydraulic fracturing will prove
beneficial for the developing countries such as India, China, and Brazil. As the energy demand in
these countries is increasing, fulfilling this demand domestically will enhance their economic
growth.
Hydraulic Fracturing is facing a lot of public opposition due to potential environmental hazards
caused by fracturing. Water usage, water contamination, and seismic activity are the most
important concerns related to hydraulic fracturing. Because of these environmental concerns, the
growth of hydraulic fracturing market in the Rest of the World market is somewhat lessened. In
fact, some companies have even banned the use of hydraulic fracturing. This presents an
opportunity to oilfield service companies to use ‘waterless’ hydraulic fracturing or foam
fracturing.
Foam fracturing has advantageous properties such as high viscosity and low liquid content;
foams find application in many petroleum industry processes. This alternative utilizes less water
than traditional fracturing and could help companies in addressing public concern over the
environmental effects of fracturing. As a process, fracturing takes up a large percentage of the
total water required in well drilling, at roughly 89%. This presents a good opportunity for players
to capitalize on.

2. We have used various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, and databases to
identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of global hydraulic
fracturing market. The primary sources – experts from industry and suppliers have been
interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of
hydraulic fracturing market.
We have also profiled leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other
strategic industry activities. These include: Baker Hughes (U.S.), Calfrac Well Services (U.S.),
Cudd Energy services (U.S.), FTS International (U.S.), Superior Well Services (U.S.),
Halliburton (U.S.), Schlumberger (U.S.), Tacrom Services SRL (Romania), Trican Well Services
Limited (U.S), United Oilfield Services (U.S.), and Weatherford International Inc. (U.S.).
Scope of the report:
The report breaks the Hydraulic Fracturing Market into the following three segments:
On the basis of Geography: The report is divided into 6 main geographies: North America
(U.S. and Canada), South America (Argentina and Brazil), Europe (Poland, U.K., and Russia),
Africa (Libya), Asia (China and Middle East), and Australia.
On the basis of Resource type: The North American hydraulic fracturing market is further
segmented into conventional and unconventional.
On the basis of Well type: The North American hydraulic fracturing market has also been
segmented into horizontal and vertical wells.
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Published: August 2012
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Table of contents
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 KEY TAKE-AWAYS
1.2 REPORT DESCRIPTION

3. 1.3 MARKETS COVERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1.5.1 MARKET SIZE
1.5.2 KEY DATA POINTS FROM SECONDARY SOURCES
1.5.3 KEY DATA POINTS TAKEN FROM PRIMARY
1.5.4 KEY ASSUMPTIONS
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3 MARKET OVERVIEW
3.1 INTRODUCTION TO WELL STIMULATION
3.2 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
3.2.1 TYPES OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
3.2.1.1 Perf-and-plug
3.2.1.2 Sliding sleeve
3.2.1.3 Comparison of Perf-and-Plug and Sliding Sleeve Systems
3.3 BURNING ISSUES
3.3.1 NORTH AMERICAN NATURAL GAS SUPPLY GLUT AND DEPRESSED PRICES
3.3.2 FLUCTUATING PRICES AND VARIABLE SUPPLY OF GUAR GUM
3.4 WINNING IMPERATIVES
3.5 GLOBAL HYDRAULIC FRACTURING MARKET
3.6 MARKET DYNAMICS
3.6.1 DRIVERS
3.6.1.1 Increases production rate and adds to recoverable reserves
3.6.1.2 Energy strategy shift through gas, a ‘transitional fuel’
3.6.1.3 Energy security offered by domestic supply of natural gas
3.6.2 RESTRAINTS
3.6.2.1 Water availability and contamination concerns
3.6.2.2 Public opposition to hydraulic fracturing
3.6.2.2.1 Concerns about seismic activity
3.6.3 OPPORTUNITIES
3.6.3.1 ‘Waterless’ fracturing – foams
3.7 IMPACT OF MARKET DYNAMICS
3.8 COST ANALYSIS
3.9 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
3.9.1 SUPPLIERS
3.9.2 UPSTREAM – OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES
3.9.3 MIDSTREAM
3.9.4 DOWNSTREAM
3.10 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
3.10.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
3.10.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES

4. 3.10.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
3.10.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
3.10.5 COMPETITIVE RIVALRY WITHIN AN INDUSTRY
3.11 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
3.12 PATENT ANALYSIS
4 GLOBAL OIL & GAS RESERVES & PRODUCTION
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 GLOBAL OIL & GAS RESERVES
4.2.1 GLOBAL OIL RESERVES
4.2.1.1 North America
4.2.1.2 South America
4.2.1.3 Europe
4.2.1.4 Middle East
4.2.1.5 Africa
4.2.1.6 APAC
4.2.2 GLOBAL GAS RESERVES
4.2.2.1 North America
4.2.2.2 South America
4.2.2.3 Europe
4.2.2.4 Middle East
4.2.2.5 Africa
4.2.2.6 APAC
4.3 GLOBAL OIL & GAS PRODUCTION
4.3.1 GLOBAL OIL PRODUCTION
4.3.1.1 North America
4.3.1.2 South America
4.3.1.3 Europe
4.3.1.4 Middle East
4.3.1.5 Africa
4.3.1.6 APAC
4.3.2 GLOBAL GAS PRODUCTION
4.3.2.1 North America
4.3.2.2 South America
4.3.2.3 Europe
4.3.2.4 Middle East
4.3.2.5 Africa
4.3.2.6 APAC
5 NORTH AMERICA: HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 REGULATIONS
5.2.1 FEDERAL

5. 5.2.2 CONGRESS
5.2.3 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
5.2.4 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
5.2.5 STATE RULES
5.3 NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION
5.4 HYDRAULIC FRACTURING BY COUNTRY
5.5 HYDRAULIC FRACTURING BY RESOURCE TYPE
5.6 HYDRAULIC FRACTURING BY WELL TYPE
5.7 REVENUE TREND
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