Offshore Drilling Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global offshore drilling market size is calculated at USD 42.86 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 86.09 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 8.07% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia Pacific offshore drilling market size surpassed USD 18.43 billion in 2025 and is expanding at a CAGR of 8.20% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : February 2025
  • Report Code : 4331
  • Category : Energy and Power

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology (Premium Insights)

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Offshore Drilling Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Offshore Drilling Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Offshore Drilling Market, By Rig Type

8.1. Offshore Drilling Market, by Rig Type

8.1.1. Drillships

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. Semisubmersibles

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.3. Jackups

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Offshore Drilling Market, By Water Depth

9.1. Offshore Drilling Market, by Water Depth

9.1.1. Shallow Water

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Deepwater

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Ultra-deepwater

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Offshore Drilling Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

10.1. North America

10.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.1.3. U.S.

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.1.4. Rest of North America

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.2. Europe

10.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.2.3. UK

10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.2.4. Germany

10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.2.5. France

10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.2.6. Rest of Europe

10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.3. APAC

10.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.3.3. India

10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.3.4. China

10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.3.5. Japan

10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.3.6. Rest of APAC

10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.4. MEA

10.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.4.3. GCC

10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.4.4. North Africa

10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.4.5. South Africa

10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.4.6. Rest of MEA

10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.5. Latin America

10.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.5.3. Brazil

10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

10.5.4. Rest of LATAM

10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Rig Type

10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Water Depth

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

11.1. Archer Well Company

11.1.1. Company Overview

11.1.2. Product Offerings

11.1.3. Financial Performance

11.1.4. Recent Initiatives

11.2. Borr Drilling

11.2.1. Company Overview

11.2.2. Product Offerings

11.2.3. Financial Performance

11.2.4. Recent Initiatives

11.3. Odfjell Drilling

11.3.1. Company Overview

11.3.2. Product Offerings

11.3.3. Financial Performance

11.3.4. Recent Initiatives

11.4. Shelf Drilling

11.4.1. Company Overview

11.4.2. Product Offerings

11.4.3. Financial Performance

11.4.4. Recent Initiatives

11.5. Maersk Drilling

11.5.1. Company Overview

11.5.2. Product Offerings

11.5.3. Financial Performance

11.5.4. Recent Initiatives

11.6. KCA Deutag

11.6.1. Company Overview

11.6.2. Product Offerings

11.6.3. Financial Performance

11.6.4. Recent Initiatives

11.7. COSL – China Oilfield Services Limited

11.7.1. Company Overview

11.7.2. Product Offerings

11.7.3. Financial Performance

11.7.4. Recent Initiatives

11.8. Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

11.8.1. Company Overview

11.8.2. Product Offerings

11.8.3. Financial Performance

11.8.4. Recent Initiatives

11.9. Saipem

11.9.1. Company Overview

11.9.2. Product Offerings

11.9.3. Financial Performance

11.9.4. Recent Initiatives

11.10. Nabors Industries

11.10.1. Company Overview

11.10.2. Product Offerings

11.10.3. Financial Performance

11.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 12. Research Methodology

12.1. Primary Research

12.2. Secondary Research

12.3. Assumptions

Chapter 13. Appendix

13.1. About Us

13.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global offshore drilling market size is expected to increase USD 86.09 billion by 2034 from USD 39.61 billion in 2024.

The global offshore drilling market will register growth rate of 8.07% between 2025 and 2034.

The major players operating in the offshore drilling market are Archer Well Company, Borr Drilling, Odfjell Drilling, Shelf Drilling, Maersk Drilling, KCA Deutag, COSL – China Oilfield Services Limited, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., Saipem, Nabors Industries, Pacific Drilling, Noble Drilling, Valaris plc, Transocean, and Others.

The driving factors of the offshore drilling market are the growing needs for energy and discovering significant new reserves.

Asia Pacific region will lead the global offshore drilling market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

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