Introduction:
Sulphonated
asphalt is a modified sodium sulphonated compound. It is 75% soluble in water.
It is utilized as a shale stabilizer for oil- and water-based drilling fluids.
It is employed as a drilling mud additive for improved functions such as
prevention, lubrication, plugging, collapse, drag, restraining, and reduction.
Tough and thin mud cake formed by sulphonated asphalt enhance the sidewall. It
acts as a clay shale, strengthens the well walls by promoting fast sealing of
cracks. Sulphonated asphalt reduces water loss during high pressure and high
heating and provides superior lubricity to the solution. It is also used to
prevent sticking and extends the use period for the drill. Shaletone, Stabil
Hole, Barasal, Ciround Asphalt, Sur-Actantf Treated ground Asphalt, Shale Fix
are key substitutes of sulphonated asphalt.
Rapid
growth in drilling activities due to the surge in investments in the value
chain of the oil & gas industry boosts the demand for drilling fluids and
lubricants. This in turn, is anticipated to drive the sulphonated
asphalt market during the forecast period.
Strict
environmental regulations regarding disposal and utilization of drilling fluid
can hinder the demand for sulphonated asphalt. Furthermore, geopolitical
issues in oil producing geographies are projected to hamper the market growth
during the forecast period.
Global Sulphonated Asphalt Market: Segmentation
The global
sulphonated asphalt market can be segmented based on product type, application,
and region. In terms of product type, the market can be bifurcated into regular
sulphonated asphalt and potassium sulphonated asphalt. Potassium sulphonated
asphalt is resistant to temperature. It stabilizes shale formation by preventing
chemical and physical disintegration of shale. Potassium sulphonated asphalt
drilling fluid is an efficient alternative that can be utilized in high
temperature and high pressure operations. Hence, the potassium
sulphonated asphalt segment is anticipated dominate the global market during
the forecast period.
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Based on
application, the global market can be categorized into drilling fluid
emulsifiers and drilling fluid lubricants. Rising demand of drilling fluid is
projected to drive the drilling fluid emulsifiers segment, as these are
extensively employed owing to their superior emulsification properties.
Global Sulphonated asphalt Market: Regional Outlook
In terms
of region, the global sulphonated asphalt market can be classified into North
America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.
Demand for sulphonated asphalt is estimated to rise significantly in emerging
economies such as China and India owing to the rise in government support
through subsidies for oil & gas companies for exceling the production.
Exploration
of shale gas in Canada and the U.S is rising in North America. Hence, the
region is anticipated to dominate the global market. The market in Latin
America is projected to expand at a significant pace during the forecast period
due to the rise in drilling activities in countries such as Brazil and
Venezuela.
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Global Sulphonated asphalt Market: Competitive Landscape
The global
sulphonated asphalt market is fragmented with the presence of local and global
players and local players. Key player operating in the global market are
investing in research & development activities to gain competitive
advantage through product innovation. Key players operation in the global
market include Chevron Phillips Chemical, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Henan
Xinxiang No.7 Chemical, Global Drilling Fluids and Chemicals Limited, Tianjin
Summit Chemical, Minquan Dongxing Mud Material, ZORANOC, Shandong Yanggu
Jiangbei Chemical, Taiqian County Hengda Chemical, Weifang Navi Trading, Hebei
Linheng Biology Technology, and Xinxiang Kolanky.
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