Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/04/2014 -- Analysts forecast the Global Drilling Fluids market will grow at a CAGR of 8 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing exploration of unconventional gas. The Global Drilling Fluids market (http://www.sandlerresearch.org/global-drilling-fluids-market-2014-2018.html) has also been witnessing increasing oil and gas consumption. However, the capital-intensive nature of drilling projects could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

Global Drilling Fluids Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, the EMEA region, and the APAC region; it also covers the Global Drilling Fluids market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

The key vendors dominating this space are Baker Hughes Inc., Halliburton Co., Newpark Resources Inc., and Schlumberger Ltd.

The other vendors mentioned in the report are Anchor Drilling Fluids USA Inc., Canadian Energy Services, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Cp Kelco Inc., Geo Drilling Fluids Inc., Global Drilling Fluids & Chemicals Ltd., HiTech Fluid Systems, Imdex Ltd., Lamberti Group, Scomi Group Bhd, Secure Energy Services Inc., Sun Drilling, Tetra Technologies Inc., and Weatherford International Ltd.

Key questions answered in this report:

- What will the market size be in 2018 and at what rate will it grow?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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Table of Contents

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report
03.1 Market Overview
03.2 Product Offerings

04. Market Research Methodology
04.1 Market Research Process
04.2 Research Methodology

05. Introduction
05.1 Water-based Fluids
05.2 Oil-based Fluids
05.3 Synthetic-based Fluids

06. Market Landscape
06.1 Market Overview
06.2 Market Size and Forecast
06.3 Five Forces Analysis

07. Market Segmentation by Product
07.1 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Product 2013
07.2 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Product 2018
07.3 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Water-based Fluids
07.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.4 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Oil-based fluids
07.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.5 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Synthetic-based Fluids
07.5.1 Market Size and Forecast

08. Market Segmentation by End-users
08.1 Global Drilling Fluids Market by End-users 2013
08.2 Global Drilling Fluids Market by End-users 20138
08.3 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Onshore Oil and Gas Industry
08.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
08.4 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
08.4.1 Market Size and Forecast

09. Geographical Segmentation
09.1 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013
09.2 Global Drilling Fluids Market by Geographical Segmentation 2018
09.3 Drilling Fluids Market in the Americas
09.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
09.4 Drilling Fluids Market in the EMEA Region
09.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
09.5 Drilling Fluids Market in the APAC Region
09.5.1 Market Size and Forecast

10. Buying Criteria

11. Market Growth Drivers

12. Drivers and their Impact

13. Market Challenges

14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

15. Market Trends

16. Trends and their Impact

17. Vendor Landscape
17.1 Competitive Scenario
17.1.1 Key News
17.1.2 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.2 Market Share Analysis 2013
17.3 Other Prominent Vendors

18. Key Vendor Analysis
18.1 Baker Hughes Inc.
18.1.1 Business Overview
18.1.2 Revenue Segmentation
18.1.3 Key Information
18.1.4 SWOT Analysis
18.2 Halliburton Co.
18.2.1 Business Overview
18.2.2 Key Information
18.2.3 SWOT Analysis
18.3 Newpark Resources Inc.
18.3.1 Business Overview
18.3.2 Business Segmentation
18.3.3 Key Information
18.3.4 SWOT Analysis
18.4 Schlumberger Ltd.
18.4.1 Business Overview
18.4.2 Business Segmentation
18.4.3 Key Information
18.4.4 SWOT Analysis
19. Other Reports in this Series

List of Exhibits:

Exhibit 1: Market Research Methodology
Exhibit 2: Types of Drilling Fluids
Exhibit 3: Global Drilling Fluids Market 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 4: Global Drilling Fluids Market Segmentation by Type 2013
Exhibit 5: Global Drilling Fluids Market Segmentation by Type 2018
Exhibit 6: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Product Segmentation 2013-2018
Exhibit 7: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Water-based Fluids 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 8: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Oil-based Fluids 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 9: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Synthetic-based Fluids 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 10: Global Drilling Fluids Market Segmentation by End-user 2013
Exhibit 11: Global Drilling Fluids Market Segmentation by End-user 2018
Exhibit 12: Global Drilling Fluids Market by End-user Segmentation 2013-2018
Exhibit 13: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Onshore Oil and Gas Industry 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 14: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Offshore Oil and Gas Industry 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 15: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 16: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Geographical Segmentation 2018
Exhibit 17: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013-2018
Exhibit 18: Drilling Fluids Market in the Americas 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 19: Drilling Fluids Market in the EMEA Region 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 20: Drilling Fluids Market in the APAC Region 2013-2018 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 21: Oil and Gas Consumption 2008-2012
Exhibit 22: Global Drilling Fluids Market by Vendor Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 23: Revenue Segmentation of Baker Hughes
Exhibit 24: Business Segmentation of Newpark Resources Inc.
Exhibit 25: Business Segmentation of Schlumberger Ltd.