Oil And Gas Robotics Market
Oil & Gas Robotics Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Robot Type (Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), Inspection Robots, Collaborative Robots (Cobots) and Other Robot Types), Component, Operation, Application, End User and By Geography
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Years Covered |
2022-2030 |
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Estimated Year Value (2024) |
US $1.82 BN |
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Projected Year Value (2030) |
US $2.82 BN |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) |
11.8% |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
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Countries Covered |
US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa |
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Largest Market |
Asia Pacific |
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Highest Growing Market |
North America |
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market is accounted for $1.82 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.82 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period. Oil & Gas Robotics refers to the use of automated systems, robotic technologies, and AI-driven machines in the exploration, drilling, production, inspection, and maintenance of oil and gas infrastructure. These robots enhance operational efficiency, safety, and precision by performing tasks in hazardous or remote environments, such as deep-sea rigs, pipelines, and refineries. By reducing human intervention in dangerous tasks, oil and gas robotics help minimize risks, lower costs, and improve overall productivity in the energy sector.
According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), which monitors industrial robot sales in North America, companies ordered 44,196 robots in 2022, 11% more than in 2021.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing demand for automation
Automation reduces reliance on manual labor, minimizes human error, and accelerates operations in exploration, drilling, inspection, and maintenance. Robots equipped with AI, IoT, and machine learning optimize real-time data analysis, improving decision-making and productivity. As companies seek to enhance safety, reduce operational costs, and improve sustainability, the integration of robotics in automated processes significantly propels market growth in the oil & gas sector.
Restraint:
Technical challenges & complexity
Oil & gas robotics face technical challenges and complexity due to harsh operating conditions like extreme temperatures, high pressure, and corrosive environments, requiring rugged, highly durable robots. Developing robots that can function reliably in deepwater, confined spaces, and explosive atmospheres is difficult. Companies hesitate to invest due to operational risks, high maintenance needs, and integration difficulties with aging infrastructure, slowing widespread deployment.
Opportunity:
Rising offshore exploration activities
Rising offshore exploration activities drive the demand for oil & gas robotics by enhancing efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in deepwater and ultra-deepwater operations. Harsh and remote offshore environments require autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and robotic drilling systems to perform complex tasks like pipeline inspection, maintenance, and leak detection. As offshore exploration expands, the adoption of robotics accelerates, boosting market growth significantly.
Threat:
Integration issues with legacy systems
Oil & Gas robotics face integration issues with legacy systems due to outdated infrastructure, incompatible software, and lack of standardized communication protocols. Many existing facilities rely on manual processes and aging equipment, making it difficult to seamlessly integrate advanced robotics. This hampers the market by increasing deployment costs, requiring custom adaptations, and causing operational disruptions.
Covid-19 Impact:
The covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the oil & gas robotics market, accelerating automation due to workforce shortages and safety concerns. However, companies invested in robotics for remote monitoring, pipeline inspection, and maintenance, minimizing human exposure in hazardous environments. Declining oil prices initially slowed investments, but the push for cost efficiency, safety, and operational resilience drove long-term adoption of robotic solutions in the industry.
The inspection, monitoring & surveillance segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The inspection, monitoring & surveillance segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period owing to its enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost savings by automating hazardous tasks. Robots like drones, crawlers, and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) inspect pipelines, offshore rigs, and refineries, reducing human exposure to risks. They use AI, thermal imaging, and sensors to detect leaks, corrosion, and structural weaknesses in real time.
The petrochemical plants segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the petrochemical plants segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Oil & Gas Robotics in petrochemical plants perform inspection, maintenance, leak detection, and material handling, reducing human exposure to risks like toxic gases and high temperatures. Autonomous drones, robotic arms, and crawler robots are used for pipeline monitoring, tank cleaning, and equipment diagnostics. Robotics drive operational efficiency and safety advancements in petrochemical industries.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to rising automation adoption, safety concerns, and efficiency demands in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Countries like China, India, and Australia are investing in robotic drilling, pipeline inspection, and underwater exploration to enhance productivity and reduce human risk. Advancements in autonomous robots and AI-driven analytics are expected to drive further adoption in the region.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR due to rising automation, safety concerns, and cost-efficiency demands. The U.S. and Canada lead in offshore and onshore exploration, adopting drones, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and robotic arms for inspections, maintenance, and pipeline monitoring. Government support for energy efficiency and technological innovation further drives market growth.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Oil & Gas Robotics market include Baker Hughes, Chevron, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, ABB, Siemens, TotalEnergies, Shell, Sekal AS, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Fanuc Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Cognex Corporation, KION Group, Intuitive Surgical, iRobot Corporation, Boston Dynamics, Repsol and Saudi Aramco.
Key Developments:
In October 2024, Rockwell Automation unveiled innovative solutions at ADIPEC 2024, focusing on automation, AI, and robotics to assist the energy sector in reducing its carbon footprint, improving safety, and enhancing operational efficiency.
In August 2024, Chevron announced that it has begun deploying submersible robots for tank inspections at several U.S. refineries. These robots, equipped with high-definition cameras and advanced sensors, enhance safety by reducing the need for human entry into hazardous environments and provide superior data for evaluating tank integrity.
Robot Types Covered:
• Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
• Inspection Robots
• Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
• Other Robot Types
Components Covered:
• Hardware
• Software
• Services
Operations Covered:
• Autonomous Robotics
• Semi-Autonomous Robotics
• Remote-Controlled Robotics
Applications Covered:
• Inspection, Monitoring & Surveillance
• Maintenance & Repair
• Pipe & Tank Cleaning
• Material Handling
• Welding & Cutting
• Subsea Operations
• Drilling Support
• Decommissioning
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Refineries
• Petrochemical Plants
• Distribution Companies
• Oilfield Service Providers
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
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- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market, By Robot Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
5.3 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
5.4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
5.5 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
5.6 Inspection Robots
5.7 Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
5.8 Other Robot Types
6 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market, By Component
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Hardware
6.2.1 Sensors
6.2.2 Actuators
6.2.3 Cameras
6.2.4 Controllers
6.2.5 Power Systems
6.3 Software
6.3.1 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Algorithms
6.3.2 Data Processing & Analytics
6.4 Services
6.4.1 Integration & Deployment
6.4.2 Maintenance & Support
7 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market, By Operation
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Autonomous Robotics
7.3 Semi-Autonomous Robotics
7.4 Remote-Controlled Robotics
8 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market, By Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Inspection, Monitoring & Surveillance
8.3 Maintenance & Repair
8.4 Pipe & Tank Cleaning
8.5 Material Handling
8.6 Welding & Cutting
8.7 Subsea Operations
8.8 Drilling Support
8.9 Decommissioning
8.10 Other Applications
9 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Refineries
9.3 Petrochemical Plants
9.4 Distribution Companies
9.5 Oilfield Service Providers
9.6 Other End Users
10 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.10 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.10 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.1 Middle East & Africa
10.10.1 Saudi Arabia
10.10.2 UAE
10.10.3 Qatar
10.10.4 South Africa
10.10.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Baker Hughes
12.2 Chevron
12.3 Equinor
12.4 ExxonMobil
12.5 Kawasaki Heavy Industries
12.6 ABB
12.7 Siemens
12.8 TotalEnergies
12.9 Shell
12.10 Sekal AS
12.11 Yaskawa Electric Corporation
12.12 Fanuc Corporation
12.13 Rockwell Automation
12.14 Cognex Corporation
12.15 KION Group
12.16 Intuitive Surgical
12.17 iRobot Corporation
12.18 Boston Dynamics
12.19 Repsol
12.20 Saudi Aramco
List of Tables
1 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Robot Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Inspection Robots (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Collaborative Robots (Cobots) (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Other Robot Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Component (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Hardware (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Sensors (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Actuators (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Cameras (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Controllers (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Power Systems (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Software (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Algorithms (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Data Processing & Analytics (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Services (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Integration & Deployment (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Maintenance & Support (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Operation (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Autonomous Robotics (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Semi-Autonomous Robotics (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Remote-Controlled Robotics (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Inspection, Monitoring & Surveillance (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Maintenance & Repair (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Pipe & Tank Cleaning (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Material Handling (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Welding & Cutting (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Subsea Operations (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Drilling Support (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Decommissioning (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
37 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
38 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Refineries (2022-2030) ($MN)
39 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Petrochemical Plants (2022-2030) ($MN)
40 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Distribution Companies (2022-2030) ($MN)
41 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Oilfield Service Providers (2022-2030) ($MN)
42 Global Oil & Gas Robotics Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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