The U.S. solid control drilling waste management market was valued at USD 0.41 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 0.86 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.72% from 2026–2035. Growth is driven by increased oil and gas drilling activity, strict environmental regulations, and adoption of advanced solid control equipment and efficient waste treatment solutions across onshore and offshore operations.
Austin, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market Size & Growth Insights:
According to the SNS Insider, “The Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market was valued at USD 1.50 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.23 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.06% from 2026-2035.”
Rising Global Oil and Gas Drilling Activities to Augment Market Expansion Globally
Effective solid control and waste management systems are required due to the significant amount of drilling waste produced by the growing number of onshore and offshore drilling projects globally. In order to safely manage contaminated drilling fluids and materials, businesses are concentrating on implementing cutting-edge separation technology and treatment solutions. Environmental protection regulations are encouraging operators to use environmentally friendly disposal techniques, which is increasing market demand. Additionally, investments in high-performance solid control equipment and complete waste management services are being driven globally by the need to lower operating costs through efficient drilling fluid reuse and decreasing equipment failure downtime.
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Leading Market Players with their Product Listed in this Report are:
- Schlumberger
- Halliburton
- Baker Hughes
- Weatherford International
- TWMA
- Augean Plc
- Clean Harbors, Inc.
- Derrick Equipment Company
- GN Solids Control
- Imdex Limited
- Newpark Resources Inc.
- NOV Inc. (National Oilwell Varco)
- Ridgeline Canada Inc.
- Secure Energy Services, Inc.
- Select Water Solutions
- Soli‑Bond, Inc.
- Ecoserv LLC
- Milestone Environmental Services
- Pure Environmental
- Tidal Logistics
Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market Report Scope:
| Report Attributes | Details |
| Market Size in 2025E | USD 1.50 Billion |
| Market Size by 2035 | USD 3.23 Billion |
| CAGR | CAGR of 8.06 % From 2026 to 2035 |
| Report Scope & Coverage | Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook |
| Key Segmentation | • By Service Type (Solid Control, Waste Treatment & Disposal, Containment & Handling) • By Application (Onshore, Offshore) • By Waste Type (Contaminated Oil Based Muds, Waste Lubricants) • By End Use (Oil & Gas, Geothermal Energy, Water Well Drilling) |
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Key Segmentation Analysis
By Waste Type
Contaminated Oil Based Muds dominated the Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market with ~58% share in 2025 due to the large volume of hazardous muds generated from global oil and gas drilling operations. Waste Lubricants segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2026 to 2035 as increasing drilling operations and stricter environmental regulations prompt operators to adopt efficient recycling and treatment solutions.
By Application
Onshore dominated the Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market with ~61% share in 2025 due to the high number of land-based drilling projects worldwide. Offshore segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2026 to 2035 as deepwater and offshore oil and gas exploration activities increase.
By End-Use
Oil & Gas dominated the Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market with ~69% share in 2025 due to the extensive use of drilling fluids and generation of high-volume waste in global oil and gas exploration. Geothermal Energy segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2026 to 2035 due to the rising focus on renewable energy and increasing geothermal drilling projects.
By Service Type
Solid Control dominated the Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market with ~41% share in 2025 as it forms the core of drilling operations by separating solids from drilling fluids. Waste Treatment & Disposal segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2026 to 2035 due to increasing environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives are pushing operators to implement advanced treatment and disposal methods.
Regional Insights:
North America dominated the Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market with the highest revenue share of about 38% in 2025 due to the extensive oil and gas drilling activities in the U.S. and Canada.
Asia Pacific segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of about 9.39% from 2026-2035 due to increasing oil and gas exploration activities, rising energy demand, and growing investments in drilling infrastructure.
Lack of Skilled Workforce and Technical Expertise May Hamper Market Expansion
One major barrier is the lack of qualified personnel to run, maintain, and keep an eye on drilling waste treatment and solid control systems. For efficient operation, sophisticated machinery including centrifuges, shale shakers, and thermal desorption units needs specific technical expertise. Environmental risks, equipment damage, and operational problems can result from improper handling. This lack of skills makes people more reliant on outside service providers, which drives up expenses and causes delays. Large-scale adoption is hampered by the poor technical infrastructure in many underdeveloped nations.
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Recent Developments:
- 2023: TWMA secured a $15 million drilling waste management contract for BP’s Mediterranean project, processing drill cuttings with its RotoMill system.
- 2025: Schlumberger partnered with Cactus Drilling in a digital collaboration, optimizing drilling operations while reducing associated waste as part of broader efficiency initiatives.
Exclusive Sections of the Solid Control Drilling Waste Management Market Report (The USPs):
- PRICING & COST STRUCTURE METRICS – helps you evaluate average prices of solid control equipment, manufacturer price benchmarking, regional cost variations, and emerging pricing models such as rentals and pay-per-use services.
- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & WASTE DISPOSAL BENCHMARKS – helps you understand compliance with drilling waste regulations, hazardous waste handling guidelines, licensing requirements, and regional environmental standards.
- TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION & INNOVATION INSIGHTS – helps you track adoption of advanced solid control systems, R&D investment in sustainable waste treatment, patent activity, and trends like automation and zero-discharge solutions.
- OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE & EFFICIENCY METRICS – helps you assess equipment efficiency, downtime statistics, waste recovery and reuse rates, and service coverage including remote monitoring capabilities.
- DEPLOYMENT & REGIONAL USAGE ANALYSIS – helps you identify drilling site penetration by region and utilization patterns of solid control equipment across onshore and offshore operations.
- INVESTMENT, M&A & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS – helps you evaluate venture capital activity, mergers and acquisitions, and collaborations between drilling contractors, equipment manufacturers, and service providers.
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