IndustryARC

Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents Market (2014-2020)

By Biocides (Oxidizing and Non-Oxidizing); By Bio-Solvents (Hydrocarbon,

Alcohols, Glycols and Others); By Application (Drilling, Production, Completion,
Fracking and Others); By Geography

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-solvents -Market Overview
2. Executive Summary
3. Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents -Market Landscape
3.1. Comparative Analysis
3.1.1.

Product Benchmarking

3.1.2.

End Users Analysis

3.1.3.

Top 5 Financials Analysis

4. Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-solvents - Market Forces

4.1. Market Drivers
4.2. Market Challenges
4.3. Market Restraints
4.4. Attractiveness Of Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents Industry
4.4.1.

Power Of Suppliers

4.4.2.

Power Of Customers

4.4.3.

Threats Of Substitution

4.4.4.

Degree Of Competition

4.4.5.

Threats Of New Entrants

5. Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-solvents - Strategic Analysis

5.1. Value Chain Analysis
5.2. Pricing Analysis
5.3. Market life Cycle Analysis
5.4. Suppliers and Distributors
5.5. Regulatory Analysis
6. Global Oilfield Biocides By Type
6.1. Oilfield Biocides

6.1.1.

Oxidizing biocides

6.1.1.1.
Chlorine
6.1.1.2.
Peracetic Acid
6.1.1.3.
Others
6.1.2. Non-oxidizing Biocides
6.1.2.1.
Glutaraldehyde
6.1.2.2.
Quaternary Ammonium
6.1.2.3.
THPS
6.1.2.4.
DBNPA
6.1.2.5.
Others
6.2. Global Oilfield Bio-Solvents By Type
6.2.1.

Hydrocarbons

6.2.2.

Alcohols

6.2.3.

Glycols

6.2.4.

Esters

6.2.5.

Ethers

6.2.6.

Others

7. Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents By Application

7.1. Drilling
7.2. Production
7.3. Hydraulic Fracturing
7.4. Completion
7.5. Packer fluids
7.6. Others
8. Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents - By Geographical Analysis
8.1. Introduction
8.2. North America
8.2.1.

U.S.

8.2.2.

Canada

8.2.3.

Mexico

8.3. Europe
8.3.1.

U.K.

8.3.2.

Russia

8.3.3.

France

8.3.4.

Germany

8.3.5.

Others

8.4. APAC
8.4.1.

India

8.4.2.

China

8.4.3.

Japan

8.4.4.

Indonesia

8.5. RoW
9. Market Entropy
10. Company Profiles
10.1.

Akzo Nobel N.V.

10.2.

Ashland Inc.

10.3.

Avista Technologies

10.4.

BASF SE

10.5.

Chemiphase Ltd.

10.6.

Chemtex Specialty Limited

10.7.

Clariant AG

10.8.

Dow Chemical Company

10.9.

Evonik Industries AG

10.10. GEMTEK Products, LLC

10.11. Kemiraoyj
10.12. Lonza Group Ltd.
10.13. Nalco Holding Company
10.14. Pilot Chemical Company
10.15. Quat-chem Ltd.
10.16. Solvay Chemicals International SA
10.17. Stepan Company Ltd.
10.18. The Lubrizol Corporation
10.19. Thermax Limited
10.20. Troy Corporation
11. Appendix
11.1.

Abbreviations

11.2.

Sources

11.3.

Research Methodology

11.4.

Bibliography

11.5.

Compilation of Expert Insights

11.6.

Disclaimer

LIST OF TABLES
Table1Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents Market Revenue, By Particular, 2014-2020
($M)
Table2Global Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents Market Volume, By Particular, 2014-2020
(KT)
Table3Oxidizing Biocides Product Benchmarking, By Company
Table4Non-Oxidizing Biocides Product Benchmarking, By Company
Table5Bio-Solvents Product Benchmarking, By Company
Table6Global Biocides & Bio-Solvents Financials Analysis, By Company
Table7Regulatory Directives, By Company
Table8Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table9Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table10Oilfield Chlorine Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table11Oilfield Chlorine Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table12Oilfield Peracetic Acid Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table13Oilfield Peracetic Acid Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table14Oilfield Other Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table15 Oilfield Other Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table16 Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table17 Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table18 Oilfield Glutaraldehyde Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table19 Oilfield Glutaraldehyde Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table20 Oilfield Quaternary Ammonium Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table21 Oilfield Quaternary Ammonium Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table22 Oilfield THPS Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table23 Oilfield THPS Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table24 Oilfield DBNPA Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table25 Oilfield DBNPA Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table26 Oilfield Other Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table27 Oilfield Other Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table28 Global Oilfield Bio-Solvents Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table29 Global Oilfield Bio-Solvents Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table30 Global Oilfield Bio-Solvents Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table31 Global Oilfield Bio-Solvents Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)

Table32 Global Oilfield Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)

Table33 Global Oilfield Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table34 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table35 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table36 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Production, By Type, 2014-2020
($M)
Table37 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Production, By Type, 2014-2020
(KT)
Table38 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Production, By Type,
2014-2020 ($M)
Table39 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Production, By Type, 20142020 (KT)
Table40 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Drilling, By Type, 2014-2020
($M)
Table41 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Drilling, By Type, 2014-2020
(KT)
Table42 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Drilling, By Type, 20142020 ($M)
Table43 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Drilling, By Type, 20142020 (KT)
Table44 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Completion, By Type, 20142020 ($M)
Table45 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Completion, By Type, 2014-2020
(KT)
Table46 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Completion, By Type,
2014-2020 ($M)
Table47 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Completion, By Type,
2014-2020 (KT)
Table48 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Hydraulic Fracturing, By Type,
2014-2020 ($M)
Table49 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Hydraulic Fracturing, By Type,
2014-2020 (KT)
Table50 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Hydraulic Fracturing, By
Type, 2014-2020 ($M)

Table51 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Hydraulic Fracturing, By

Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table52 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Packer Fluids, By Type, 20142020 ($M)
Table53 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Packer Fluids, By Type, 20142020 (KT)
Table54 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Packer Fluids, By Type,
2014-2020 ($M)
Table55 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Packer Fluids, By Type,
2014-2020 (KT)
Table56 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Others, By Type, 2014-2020
($M)
Table57 Global Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Others, By Type, 2014-2020
(KT)
Table58 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue in Others, By Type, 20142020 ($M)
Table59 Global Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume in Others, By Type, 20142020 (KT)
Table60 Global Oilfield Biocides Market Revenue, By Region, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table61 Global Oilfield Biocides Market Volume, By Region, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table62 North America Oilfield Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table63 North America Oilfield Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table64 North America Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table65 North America Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table66 North America Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020
($M)
Table67 North America Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020
(KT)
Table68 North America Oilfield Biocides Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table69 North America Oilfield Biocides Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table70 North America Oilfield Biocides Revenue, By Country, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table71 North America Oilfield Biocides Volume, By Country, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table72 North America Oilfield Bio-Solvents Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table73 North America Oilfield Bio-Solvents Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (KT)

Table74 Europe Oilfield Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)

Table75 Europe Oilfield Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table76 Europe Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table77 Europe Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table78 Europe Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table79 Europe Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table80 Europe Oilfield Biocides Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table81 Europe Oilfield Biocides Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table82 Europe Oilfield Biocides Revenue, By Country, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table83 Europe Oilfield Biocides Volume, By Country, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table84 Europe Oilfield Bio-Solvents Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table85 Europe Oilfield Bio-Solvents Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table86 APAC Oilfield Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table87 APAC Oilfield Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table88 APAC Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table89 APAC Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table90 APAC Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table91 APAC Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table92 APAC Oilfield Biocides Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table93 APAC Oilfield Biocides Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table94 APAC Oilfield Biocides Revenue, By Country, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table95 APAC Oilfield Biocides Volume, By Country, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table96 APAC Oilfield Bio-Solvents Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table97 APAC Oilfield Bio-Solvents Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table98RoW Oilfield Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table99RoW Oilfield Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table100RoW Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table101RoW Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table102RoW Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table103RoW Oilfield Non-Oxidizing Biocides Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table104RoW Oilfield Biocides Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table105RoW Oilfield Biocides Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table106RoW Oilfield Biocides Revenue, By Country, 2014-2020 ($M)
Table107RoW Oilfield Biocides Volume, By Country, 2014-2020 (KT)

Table108RoW Oilfield Bio-Solvents Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M)

Table109RoW Oilfield Bio-Solvents Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (KT)
Table110 M&A, Product Launches, 2010-2015
Table111Ashland Specialty Chemicals Segment: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2014 ($M)
Table112BASF Chemical Segment: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2012 2013 ($BN)
Table113Clariant AG: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2012-2013 ($M)
Table114Dow: Total Revenue, By Geography ($BN)
Table115Evonik Industries: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2012 2013 ($BN)
Table116Kemira: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2012 2013 ($M)
Table117Lonza Group: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2012 2013 ($M)
Table118Nalco: Total Revenue, 2011 2012 ($M)
Table119Stepan Specialty Chemicals Segment: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2013 ($M)

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure1 Global Oilfield Biocide and Bio Solvents Market Revenue Share, By Type, 2014 (%)
Figure2 Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents Market, By Segmentation
Figure3 Biocides and Bio-Solvents Value Chain Analysis
Figure4 Non-Oxidizing Pricing Analysis, By Type, 2014-2020 ($)
Figure5 Solvents Pricing Analysis, By Type, 2014-2020 ($)
Figure6 Oilfield Biocides and Bio-Solvents Market Life Cycle
Figure7 Total Number of Developments, By Key Players, 2011-2015
Figure8 Total Number of Acquisitions, 2011-2015
Figure9 Total Number of Developments, 2011-2015
Figure10Akzonobel Group: Total Revenue, by Segments, 2013 (%)
Figure11Akzonobel Specialty Chemicals: Total Revenue, by Segments, 2013 (%)
Figure12 Ashland Inc.: Total Revenue, by Segments, 2014 (%)
Figure13 Ashland specialty Chemical Segment: Total Revenue, by product, 2013 2014 ($m)
Figure14 BASF Group: Total Revenue, by Segments, 2013 (%)
Figure15Clariant: Sales, By Segment, 2013 (%)
Figure16 Dow Chemical: Total Revenue, By Operating Segments, 2013 (%)
Figure17Evonik Industries: Total Revenue, by Segments, 2013 (%)
Figure18Kimera: Total REVENUE, by segment, 2013 (%)
Figure19 Solvay Group: Total Revenue, by Segments, 2013 (%)
Figure20Stepan: Total Revenue, by Product, 2013 (%)

1. GLOBAL OILFIELD BIOCIDES& BIO-SOLVENTS MARKETOVERVIEW

Biocides are the chemicals which are used to kill microorganisms. They act as anti-microbial
agents in the oil-field industry. Killing of microbial through biocides depends upon dose of
biocide in substance and the time when actually biocides get contacted with microorganisms. In
oilfield industries biocides are used in dose system by periodically or continuously. Biocides only
have its effect in substance when it is actually present in it but after removal, bacteria will start
growing again in the substance. And in fact at the lower dose it acts as a source of nutrition for
microorganism and helps it to growth in the substance faster.
The biocides are mainly oxidizing and non-oxidizing types. They are sub classified into types
such as glutaraldehyde, peracetic acid, chlorine, DBNPA, THPS, quaternary ammonium and
others. These biocides are used in different oilfield applications like drilling, production,
hydraulic fracturing, packer fluids, completion and others. Glutaraldehyde is the major biocide
used in hydraulic fracturing across the globe.
Bio-based solvents are those who originated through renewable resources of biological origin
such as plants, fruits and so on. Bio based solvents are mainly in liquid form, these are the
solvents which are having less amount of carbon in it. They have ability to dissolve, dilute or
extract other substance without changing its composition. The main bio-solvents that are used in
oilfield applications are grouped into hydrocarbons, ethers, esters, glycol, alcohols and others.
Bio solvents are used to protect the environment from harmful compounds such as volatile
organic compounds. Oilfield biocides and bio-solvents market is analyzed using various
parameters as shown in the below figure.

OILFIELD BIOCIDES AND BIO-SOLVENTS MARKET CLASSIFICATION

OILFIELD BIOCIDES AND BIO BASED SOLVENTS

BY BIOCIDE TYPE

BY BIO BASED
SOLVENT TYPE

BY END USER

BY REGION

Glutaraldehyde

Hydrocarbons

Drilling

North America

Peracetic Acid

Ethers

Production

Europe

Chlorine

Esters

Hydraulic Fracturing

APAC

DBNPA

Glycols

Completion
RoW

THPS

Alcohols

Packer Fluids

Quaternary
Ammonium

Others

Others

Others

Source: IndustryARC Analysis

The report analyses the oilfield biocides and bio solvents market in various applications and
covers the market demand with respective regions. The report also provides a market overview
for the oilfield biocides and bio solvents. This report also includes profiles of the major
companies such as Dow (U.S.), BASF (Germany), Stepan (U.S.), Lubrizol (U.S.) and others.

1.2 STAKEHOLDERS
The following are the key stakeholders in the oilfield biocides and bio-based solvents:

End- Users

Raw Material Producers

Suppliers & Distributors

R & D Institutions

Regulatory Institutions

Manufacturers

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The growth of microbial organisms in oilfield is a major concern for which industry spends huge
amounts on the effects of microbial growth. Biocides are the chemical agents that kill the
microorganisms and prevent and/or control the effects of microorganisms. These biocides are
of two types, namely: oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides. Bio solvents are those which can be
used as corrosion inhibitors or wetting agents in oilfield applications such as drilling, production,
completion and so on. Gluteraldehyde is an important non-oxidizing biocide which is widely
used in the applications of oilfield; whereas, chlorine is the most used oxidizing biocide because
of its low cost and corrosive nature against the microorganisms. As per IndustryARC analysis,
the global oilfield biocides and bio solvents markets revenue are valued at $535.8m and $137.7m,
respectively as of 2014, and are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% and 4.2% till 2020.
Oilfield biocides and bio solvents have a wide range of applications in oilfield such as drilling,
production, completion, hydraulic fracturing, and packer fluids and so on. The majorly used
biocides are non-oxidizing biocides and bio- solvents are hydrocarbons and alcohols. North
America is the leading producer and consumer of biocides and bio solvents and also has the
highest market share in the global market. This is due to its high shale production where these
chemicals are used mostly used in hydraulic fracturing application. In North America, U.S. is the
major country in terms of high market volume and revenue for the oilfield biocides and bio
solvents. The APAC and RoW are relatively small when compared to the North America in
terms of oilfield biocides and bio-solvents market; however they are growing rapidly as well as
with high CAGR. With respect to the global market, North America holds 55.6% of the entire
oilfield biocide market.
In Europe, the regulatory bodies like Environmental Protection Agency are promoting biosolvents for their eco-friendly nature and less harmlessness towards human life. These
regulations are one of the driving factors for the bio solvents market. The oilfield bio-solvents
market in Europe is projected to grow with a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast 2015-2020 next
after the North American region to reach $175.2m by 2020. In this report, the market has been
segmented by geography as North America, Europe, APAC and RoW. Market sizes and
forecasts are provided for each of these regions. A detailed qualitative analysis of the factors
responsible for driving as well as restraining the growth of the biocides and bio solvents market,
along with future opportunities are provided in the report.

GLOBAL OILFIELD BIOCIDES AND BIO-SOLVENTS MARKET REVENUE, BY

PARTICULAR, 2014-2020 ($M)
Particular

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

BIOCIDES

535.8

552.9

571.0

590.5

611.3

633.6

658.3

CAGR%
(20152020)
3.6%

BIO-SOLVENTS

137.7

142.7

148.1

153.9

160.3

167.4

175.2

4.2%

Source: Expert Insights and IndustryARC Analysis

Increase in oil and gas production from crude and shale resources is driving the demand for the
oilfield biocides and bio-solvents in the key applications like production and hydraulic fracturing.
The global oil field biocides market was estimated to be $535.8m in 2014 and is calculated to
reach $658.3m by 2020 with a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period 2015-2020. The biosolvents market was estimated to have global market revenue of $137.7m in 2014 and is
calculated to grow with a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period to reach $175.2m by 2020.

GLOBAL OILFIELD BIOCIDES AND BIO-SOLVENTS MARKET VOLUME, BY

PARTICULAR, 2014-2020 (KT)
Particular

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

CAGR%
(20152020)

BIOCIDES

254.6

264.7

274.6

285.3

296.6

308.9

322.0

4.0%

BIO-SOLVENTS

65.9

68.9

72.3

75.9

79.9

84.2

89.1

5.3%

Source: Expert Insights and IndustryARC Analysis

Biocides, used to destroy the microorganisms in oilfields prevent huge expenses which oilfield
industry spends due to microbial growth. The global biocide market volume was estimated to be
254.6 KT in 2014 and is calculated to grow with a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period
2015-2020 to reach 322.0 KT by 2020. Bio-solvents which is used to control corrosion in oilfield
had a global oilfield market volume of 65.9 KT in 2014 and is forecast to reach 89.1 KT by 2020
with a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.

GLOBAL OILFIELD BIOCIDE AND BIO- SOLVENTS MARKET REVENUE SHARE,

BY TYPE, 2014 (%)

Bio-Solvents

Biocides

3.3%
3.6%

8.5%
Glutaraldehyde

6.0%

Chlorine

45.2%

10.5%

THPS
Quaternary Ammonium
Peracetic Acid

12.8%

DBNPA
Others

6.4%
7.3%

Hydrocarbons
Alcohols

7.1%

Glycols
7.8%

Esters
68.0%

Ethers

Other Solvents

13.4%

Source: Expert Insights and IndustryARC Analysis

In global oilfield biocides market, glutaraldehyde has a highest share around 45.2% in 2014 due
to its wide range of applications in drilling, production and hydraulic fracturing in oilfields. The
next highest market revenue share was for chlorine biocide with 13.5% in global oilfield biocides
market. Oilfield DBNPA and peracetic acid biocides hadlesser market share of 3.6% and 6.0%,
respectively. In global oilfield bio-solvents, hydrocarbons and alcohols had a market share of
68.0% and 7.8% respectively in 2014; whereas ethers and other solvents had a less market of
6.4% and 3.3% respectively.
This global oilfield biocides and bio-solvents market report identifies many insights and M&A
opportunities, besides providing a detailed analysis of the types and applications of biocides and
bio-solvents. The report is built; based on the types of biocides and their properties, estimated
dosage, number of oilfields, fracking trends and average selling price (ASP) of each chemical.
The report also includes the recent facts and trends for each segment of the oilfield biocides and
bio-solvents market.

4. MARKET FORCES
DRIVING FACTORS
GROWING DEMAND FOR OIL AND GAS PRODUCTS FROM END USERS
Increased demand for the oil and gas end products such as solvents, electric blankets, fertilizers,
plastic wood, and adhesives and so on is ultimately resulting in increasing demand for oil and gas
extractions. In the oilfield industry, there are processes like upstream and downstream which
involves stages like drilling, production, completion and so on wherein the oil or gas has to
undergo several processes such as transfer, storage for longer periods and so on. Microbial
growth is one of the major problems faced by the oilfield industry and it uses biocides to control
the same. Microbial growth in wells, pipelines, drilling mud and so on results in huge expenses
and loss to the oilfield industries. Solvents are used to protect against corrosion and for the
cleaning of the mechanical parts used in the oilfield. Thus, the demand for oil and gas based
products leads to demand for the usage of biocides and bio based solvents.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS FOR ECO FRIENDLY BIO BASED PRODUCTS
The traditional solvents used from years in oilfield and in other main applications of solvents are
the synthetic products. Synthetic materials used to prepare biocides and solvents result in
harming the health of the humans and the environment. Disinfectants, insect repellents,
industrial chemicals like anti fouling paints for ships and materials and so on are called biocides
and since these exhibit their intrinsic properties that are harmful to the living beings when
exposed to them. Natural biocides can be derived from plants and bacteria and has less effect on
environment with no or less VOC.
Traditional solvents emit volatile organic compounds (VOC) which are harmful to human beings
and also to the environment by releasing the toxics. Government is concentrating on alternative
products like bio based solvents which have less or no VOC. These are derived from fruits,
seeds and so on. Government bodies like European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), European
Solvents Industry Group have regulations to promote less harmful biocides and bio based
solvents so that they have less impact on the environment. The rules and regulations have been
mandatory for the manufacturers of these products. Hence, this is a good indication for the
growth of this market.

6.1.2. OXIDIZING BIOCIDES

Oxidizing biocides are the chemical agents capable of destroying unwanted microorganisms used
in wide range of applications processes like commercial cleaning, hygiene and industrial process.
In industrial processes, it is used in stages like drilling, packer fluids. Oxidizing Biocides are used
in rare cases, when microbial growth in oilfield is too high and non-oxidizing chemical agents are
unable to control the growth. Oxidizing biocides are further categorized into chlorine, peracetic
acid, chloroisocyanurates, hypochlorite, bromine, ozone and so on. Oxidizing biocides are the
fast killing biocides when compared to the non-oxidizing biocides and are more reactive but less
persistent. These are used less in global oilfields when compared with non-oxidizing biocides.
This is because of their flammable and toxic nature which can lead to dangerous effects when
they are not properly used in oilfields. Oxidizing biocides are extremely corrosive with
microorganisms even with the minimum use levels of 1ppm or less. Companies like BASF, Dow
and Dupont and others are the manufacturers of oxidizing biocides for oilfields. Besides the
highly corrosive nature of the oxidizers, these are expected to have a wide usage in oilfield,
especially in fracking application.

GLOBAL OILFIELD OXIDIZING BIOCIDES MARKET REVENUE, BY REGION,

2014-2020 ($M)
By Region

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

CAGR%
(20152020)

North America
Europe
APAC
RoW
Total

70.52
23.48
19.31
12.51
125.82

73.20
23.66
19.62
13.36
129.84

75.27
23.62
19.71
14.13
132.73

77.45
23.59
19.80
15.00
135.85

79.71
23.57
19.91
15.99
139.18

82.09
23.55
20.03
17.12
142.79

84.22
24.00
20.07
18.34
146.62

2.8%
0.3%
0.5%
6.5%
2.5%

Source: IndustryARC analysis and Expert Insights

Note: The values in the above table are considered in two decimal points to understand the
trends of this niche market
In 2014, North America was the major region contributed around 56.0% market revenue to the
global oilfield oxidizing biocide market. The next major region is Europe contributed around
18.7% share in global oilfield oxidizing biocide market revenue of 2014. RoW is the fast growing
region in oilfield oxidizing biocides with a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2015-2020.
The next fast growing region is estimated to be North America with a CAGR of 2.8% during the
forecast period and is calculated to reach $84.22m by 2020.

GLOBAL OILFIELD OXIDIZING BIOCIDES MARKET VOLUME, BY REGION,

2014-2020 (KT)
By Region

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

CAGR%
(20152020)

North America
Europe
APAC
RoW
Total

56.4
18.8
15.2
9.9
100.3

58.9
19.1
15.6
10.7
104.2

61.0
19.2
15.7
11.4
107.2

63.1
19.3
15.9
12.1
110.4

65.4
19.4
16.1
13.0
113.9

67.8
19.5
16.3
14.0
117.6

70.0
20.0
16.4
15.1
121.5

3.5%
0.9%
1.1%
7.2%
3.1%

Source: IndustryARC analysis and Expert Insights

Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides market in North America was estimated to be 56.4 KT in 2014 and is
projected to reach 70.0 KT by 2020 with a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period 2015-2020.
The European held the second position in terms of oilfield oxidizing biocides market volume
with 18.8 KT in 2014 and is forecast to grow with CAGR of 0.9% during the forecast period to
reach 20.0 KT by 2020. Oilfield Oxidizing Biocides market volume in RoW was estimated to be
9.9 KT in 2014 but it is projected to grow at a high CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period
when compared with other regions.

10.8. DOW CHEMICAL CO.

2030 Dow Center
Midland, MI 48674
U.S.
Tel: +1 989-636-1000
Fax: +1 989-832-1556
Website: www.dow.com

BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Dow Chemical Co. was founded in 1897, headquartered in Michigan, U.S. Over the year of its
establishment, it has expanded its presence in approximately 180 countries and serving its clients
with innovative technology based products and solutions. Dow has a diversified business
portfolio such as electronic & functional material, coating and infrastructural solutions,
agricultural sciences, performance material, performance plastics, feedstock and energy. Each
segment offers a broad range of products. Among these, performance material segment includes
Amines, chlorinated organics, automotive systems, formulated system, oil, gas & mining, plastics
additives, epoxy, oxygenated solvents, surfactants, biocides, and so on.
Dow Chemical has approximately 53,000 employees worldwide as of 2013. The company
manufactures more than 6,000 products in different premises across 36 countries. In 2013, the
company reported annual global sales over $57 billion. Key competitors of Dow Chemical are
GE Corporation (U.S.), Oasys Water (U.S.), PennWell Corporation (U.S.) and Koch Membrane
System (U.S.).

3.1.3. FINANCIALS
DOW CHEMICAL: TOTAL REVENUE, BY OPERATING SEGMENTS, 2013 (%)

Performance Materials
8.1%
12.6%

23.6%

Performance Plastics
Feedstocks and Energy
Agricultural Sciences

12.6%

25.8%
17.4%

Coatings and Infrastructure

Solutions
Electronic and Functional
Materials

Source: Annual Report 2013, Company Website

The Performance materials solution segment accounted for 23.6% of the sales of Dow Chemical
in 2013. This segment generated sales of $13.5 billion.
Net revenue for 2013 was $57.1 billion, which was 1% up from $56.8 billion in 2012. Sales
increased in all the regions, expect Europe, Middle East and Africa. Sales fell by 5% in EMAE in
2013 as compared to the previous year.

DOW: TOTAL REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY ($BN)

Region

2013

2012

U.S.

18,712

18,391

EMEA

18,244

19,185

RoW

20,124

19,210

Total

57,080

56,786

Source: Annual Report 2013, Company Website

The company expanded its sales in RoW where the revenue grew at 4.8% in 2013 as compared
to 2012, whereas sales have declined in EMEA. The overall revenue has grown at 0.5% from
2012 to 2013 and generated $57,080 billion in 2013.

PRODUCTS
Dow Chemical is known for its performance materials and chemicals integrated and driven by
new technology and solutions which helps to support low cost manufacturing base, reliable and
uniform supply of raw materials to end users.

DOW: MAJOR PRODUCTS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Product
Category

Product Name

Oxygenated Isopropyl Acetate

Solvents

Application

Helps in cleaning fluids

during production process
in oil and gas industry.

Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol

It is a highly soluble
solvent which is used as a
chemical intermediate to
maintain temperature in
oilfields.

N-PENTANOL

Acts as a corrosion
inhibitor in production
process in oil and gas
industry.

Primary Amyl Acetate

It is a chemical
intermediate used for
mining process in oil and
gas industry.

UCAR N-PROPYL Propionate

Acts as a cleaning agent in

drilling and completion
operation in oil and gas
industry.

Isopropanol

Acts as a disinfectant and

cleaning agent in oil and
gas industry.

Isopropyl Acetate

Acts as cleaning fluid with

fruity odor in oil and gas
industry

Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol

It is colorless soluble
substance helps to reduce
viscosity and improvise
flow and leveling in oil and
gas industry.

UCAR ESTER EEP

It is slow evaporating
ether ester solvent
which helps to sustain in
high temperature in
production process and
high electric resistant in
oil and gas industry.

UCAR Filmer IBT

It helps in industrial
coating and hydrolytic
stability in oil and gas
industry.

UCAR N-BUTYL Propionate

It is moderately a fast
evaporating solvent which
helps in reducing viscosity
and improves the solvent
diffusion from coating in
oil and gas industry.

UCAR N-PENTYL Propionate

It is a slow evaporating
solvent which helps in
controlling high boiling

point while construction

process and having good
transfer ability in it. It is
usually preferred in oil
and gas industry.
BUTOXYTRIGLYCOL

Biocides

It is a highly versatile
product offering low
viscosity and excellent
solvency and act as a
cleaning agent in oil and
gas industry.

AQUCAR
Helps to remove micro714/742/BP10/BP30/GA18/GA24/GA30/IG50/PS28/PS75 organism and algae and
act as corrosion inhibitor
in oil and gas production
process.
KATHONCP1400/400

Helps to prevent growth

of bacteria, fungi, algae in
variety of water treatment
in oil and gas industry.

Source: Company Website, Press Releases

STRATEGY
Dow Chemical is a leading organization in the chemical industry. The company believes in
market driven strategy that is to come up with innovation and to cope up with the changing
environment and get a sustainable advantage over its competitors. As a part of its innovative
strategy, the company has launched new type of resins, HYPERTHERM 2399, which is very
convenient to use and plans to launch more products in the near future. The company is also
making various strategic alliances with other companies to increase its strength in the chemical
industry. New products development seems to be the main strategy of the company and is
investing huge amounts in R&D and has been actively participating in partnership activities as
well. Hence, the company is expected to maintain its profitability in the coming years.

DEVELOPMENTS
Date

Approach

Description

February,
2015

Acquisition

Vertellus Specialty Inc. acquires Dow chemicals sodium

borohydride business.

January, 2015

Partnership

Dow chemicals make a partnership with American

Chemical Society to improve the quality of chemistry
education throughout the nation.

January, 2015

Joint Venture

Ford joins his hands with Dowaksa to develop new

manufacturing process for carbon fiber.

January, 2015

Product Launch

HYPERTHERM 2399 Resin, is useful for the installer to

bend the water pipes at turning joints, also minimizes the
risk of breakages at joints.

September,
2014

Joint Product

Consumer electronics giant Haier has developed a new

eco-friendly washing machine jointly with Dow Water &
Process Solutions, which is enabled with DOW PURINZE
UF module. This machine reduces 30% water
consumption.

June, 2014

Product Launch

Dow came up with a new range of RO membrane, DOW

FILMTEC SEAMAXX. These new membranes help the
desalination system to minimize pressure and energy
consumption.

August, 2013

Investment

Dow Chemical Co. invested $1 billion in two new plants in

Louisiana.

Development

Source: Company Website, Press Releases

11.3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The quantitative and qualitative data collected for the oilfield biocides and bio-solvents market
report is from a combination of secondary and primary sources. Research interviews were
conducted with senior executives and/or managers of leading oil-field biocides and biosolvents
providers.
These Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) were then provided a questionnaire to gather quantitative
and qualitative inputs on their operations, performance, strategies and views on the overall
market, including key development and technology trends. Data from interviews is consolidated,
checked for consistency and accuracy, and the final market numbers are again validated by
experts. The global market was split by products, services and geography based on different
factors like primary and secondary sources, understanding of the number of companies
operating in each segment and also KOL insights.
We have used various secondary sources such as directories, articles, white papers, newsletters,
annual reports and paid databases such as OneSource, Hoovers and Factiva to identify and
collect information for extensive technical and commercial study of the oilfield biocides and bio
- based solvents market.
The key players in the market and its value chain were identified through secondary research and
their market opinions were also gathered in a similar way through telephonic interviews and
questionnaires. We have also studied the annual reports of these top market players. Interviews
with key opinion leaders such as directors, managers, and marketing personnel were used
extensively in understanding the need and emergence of the oilfield biocides and bio - based
solvents market.

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