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Big Data in Oil & Gas Market Trends

Report ID: GMI12512
Published Date: Dec 2024
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Big Data in Oil & Gas Market Trends

The growing adoption of big data analytics in the oil & gas sector is revolutionizing operations by enabling process optimization, real-time decision-making, and enhanced resource management. As data-driven technologies continue to evolve, strategic investments and collaborations are driving the integration of advanced analytics solutions across various segments of the industry. For instance, in November 2023, the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) and Celebal Technologies announced a global strategic partnership to develop and launch XIRI-Analytics.

XIRI-Analytics is designed to support transformation initiatives on both national and organizational levels. It empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions that accelerate digital transformation, advance sustainable manufacturing practices, and improve ESG performance ratings.

A significant opportunity in the market lies in leveraging big data analytics to reduce exploration risks, optimize drilling operations, and improve reservoir management. With increasing pressure to enhance sustainability and achieve cost-efficiency, big data solutions are offering advanced capabilities to monitor, predict, and optimize resource utilization while minimizing environmental impact. These technologies are critical for enabling the industry’s transition toward more sustainable practices and compliance with stringent environmental regulations.

The market faces several challenges including integrating disparate data sources, ensuring data quality, and the shortage of skilled personnel. Oil & gas operations generate vast datasets from sources such as seismic surveys, sensors, and production metrics. These data come in different formats and are stored across various systems, making integration and analysis complex. Ensuring data quality is critical, as poor data can lead to incorrect decisions. Additionally, the shortage of skilled professionals in data analytics and industry-specific applications slows down the effective utilization of big data technologies, thus hindering market growth.

Authors: Preeti Wadhwani, Satyam Jaiswal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size of big data in oil & gas reached USD 2.2 billion in 2024 and is set to grow at a 10.3% CAGR from 2025 to 2034, driven by the increasing focus on operational efficiency and real-time data analytics.

The seismic data analysis segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 8% from 2025 to 2034, led by the adoption of advanced analytics tools for subsurface exploration and improved decision-making in hydrocarbon extraction.

The North America market accounted for 30% of the revenue share in 2024, propelled by the rapid adoption of advanced data analytics tools and substantial investments in digital technologies.

The key players in the industry include Aramco, Cognizant, Emerson Electric, Honeywell, IBM, Palantir Technologies, Schlumberger, Schneider Electric, ScienceSoft, and Yokogawa.