Global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031
Description
According to this study, the global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services market size will reach US$ 601 million by 2031.
Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services are defined as a series of professional services for real-time monitoring and evaluation of oil and gas pipeline corrosion. These services are designed to ensure the safe operation of oil and gas pipelines, detect and deal with potential corrosion problems in a timely manner, thereby extending the service life of the pipeline and reducing the risk of leakage and accidents caused by corrosion.
The driving factors of the oil and gas pipeline corrosion monitoring service market mainly include:
1. Policy and regulatory drive: safety standards and environmental pressure drive
Global pipeline safety regulations are becoming stricter
North America: The US Pipeline Safety Act requires operators to submit integrity management plans every 5 years and compulsorily use intelligent internal detection technology (ILI) to assess pipeline corrosion risks.
Europe: The EU Energy Infrastructure Directive stipulates that cross-border oil and gas pipelines must be equipped with real-time corrosion monitoring systems, and data must be connected to a unified supervision platform.
Asia Pacific: China's Oil and Gas Pipeline Integrity Management Specifications clearly require that pipelines in high-consequence areas must be equipped with corrosion monitoring sensors, and data must be transmitted to the National Pipeline Network Group platform in real time.
Old pipeline replacement and upgrade policy
About 40% of the world's oil and gas pipelines have been in service for more than 30 years, and the risk of corrosion has increased significantly. Governments encourage operators to replace old pipelines through tax incentives and subsidies, and require new pipelines to adopt advanced corrosion monitoring technology.
Driven by carbon emissions and environmental policies
Oil and gas leaks lead to methane emissions, exacerbating the greenhouse effect. The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes carbon taxes on high-carbon emission industries, prompting companies to adopt low-energy, high-precision corrosion monitoring technologies to reduce leakage risks.
2. Technological progress drive: breakthroughs in intelligence and non-destructive testing technologies
Integration of smart sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Fiber optic sensing technology: Distributed fiber optic sensors (DAS/DTS) can achieve real-time monitoring of long-distance (tens of kilometers) pipelines, with a positioning accuracy of ±1 meter and a response time of less than 1 second.
Wireless sensor network (WSN): Low-power wide area network (LPWAN) technology (such as LoRa, NB-IoT) supports sensor battery life of more than 5 years, and data transmission costs are reduced to 1/10 of traditional solutions.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) technology innovation
Ultrasonic guided wave technology: It can penetrate pipeline coatings to detect inner wall corrosion, with a detection speed of 10 meters/second and a coverage range 10 times that of traditional ultrasound.
Electromagnetic ultrasonic technology (EMAT): It can detect cracks on high-temperature (>400℃) pipeline surfaces without coupling agents, suitable for extreme environments such as refineries.
Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) applications
Machine learning model: AI algorithms trained based on historical corrosion data can predict the remaining life of pipelines with an error of less than 5%.
Digital twin technology: Build a three-dimensional model of the pipeline, simulate the corrosion evolution process in real time, and optimize the detection cycle and maintenance strategy.
III. Market demand drive: mileage growth and extreme environmental challenges
Global oil and gas pipeline mileage continues to grow
It is estimated that by 2030, the total mileage of global oil and gas pipelines will exceed 2 million kilometers, with an annual compound growth rate of about 3%.
The replacement cycle of old pipelines is coming
About 60% of the pipelines in North America were built in the 1970s-1990s, with a corrosion rate of 0.3-0.5 mm/year, and it is urgent to upgrade monitoring technology to extend the service life.
Increasing demand for extreme environment monitoring
Deep-sea pipelines: Pipelines with a water depth of more than 300 meters need to withstand high-pressure and low-temperature corrosion, and the monitoring system needs to have pressure resistance (>30MPa) and anti-biological adhesion capabilities.
Polar pipelines: Pipelines in the Arctic region need to deal with low temperatures of -50℃ and permafrost creep, and monitoring equipment needs to integrate heating modules and displacement sensors.
4. Cost-effectiveness driven: New technologies reduce life cycle costs
Intelligent monitoring technology reduces operation and maintenance costs
UAV inspection: UAVs equipped with LiDAR and infrared thermal imagers can replace manual inspections, increasing efficiency by 80% and reducing costs by 60%.
Predictive maintenance: AI-based corrosion prediction models can reduce the number of unplanned downtimes and extend the service life of pipelines by 5-10 years.
Total life cycle cost (TCO) optimization
In the TCO of traditional monitoring solutions, manual inspections account for 60%; intelligent monitoring solutions reduce TCO to 40% of traditional solutions, mainly due to the reduction in sensor and data analysis costs.
5. Environmental and safety awareness driven: leakage incidents promote technology popularization
Frequent oil and gas leakage accidents
In the past five years, corrosion-related accidents accounted for 35% of major global oil and gas leakage accidents, with economic losses exceeding US$10 billion. For example, the pipeline leakage incident in the Gulf of Mexico in 2020 caused a 3-month shutdown, with direct losses exceeding US$500 million.
Corporate ESG goals drive technology adoption
International energy companies such as Shell and Total have pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, and corrosion monitoring technology has become a key emission reduction measure in their ESG reports.
Public safety awareness has increased
Social media has amplified the social impact of oil and gas leaks, prompting governments and companies to increase safety investment. For example, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project in Canada was forced to increase its corrosion monitoring budget by 20% due to public opposition.
The driving factors of the oil and gas pipeline corrosion monitoring service market include policies and regulations, technological progress, market demand, cost-effectiveness and environmental safety awareness. Global tightening regulations and the need to replace old pipelines constitute the basic driving force. Smart sensors, non-destructive testing and AI technology breakthroughs enhance service value, while extreme environment monitoring needs and cost optimization further expand the market space. In the future, with the integration of digital twins and autonomous robot technology, the market will accelerate its evolution towards the goal of "predictive maintenance + zero leakage".
LPI (LP Information)' newest research report, the “Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services sales for 2025 through 2031. With Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyses the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Intrusive Corrosion Monitoring
Non-intrusive Corrosion Monitoring
Segmentation by Application:
Onshore Pipeline
Submarine Pipeline
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Honeywell
Emerson
Baker Hughes
Rosen Group
SGS
DNV Group
Applus+
TÜV Rheinland
Sensor Networks
Intertek
Cosasco
Sensorlink
Sentry
ZKwell
ClampOn
Wuhan Corrtest Instruments
EuropCorr
Orisonic Technology
Korosi Specindo
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services are defined as a series of professional services for real-time monitoring and evaluation of oil and gas pipeline corrosion. These services are designed to ensure the safe operation of oil and gas pipelines, detect and deal with potential corrosion problems in a timely manner, thereby extending the service life of the pipeline and reducing the risk of leakage and accidents caused by corrosion.
The driving factors of the oil and gas pipeline corrosion monitoring service market mainly include:
1. Policy and regulatory drive: safety standards and environmental pressure drive
Global pipeline safety regulations are becoming stricter
North America: The US Pipeline Safety Act requires operators to submit integrity management plans every 5 years and compulsorily use intelligent internal detection technology (ILI) to assess pipeline corrosion risks.
Europe: The EU Energy Infrastructure Directive stipulates that cross-border oil and gas pipelines must be equipped with real-time corrosion monitoring systems, and data must be connected to a unified supervision platform.
Asia Pacific: China's Oil and Gas Pipeline Integrity Management Specifications clearly require that pipelines in high-consequence areas must be equipped with corrosion monitoring sensors, and data must be transmitted to the National Pipeline Network Group platform in real time.
Old pipeline replacement and upgrade policy
About 40% of the world's oil and gas pipelines have been in service for more than 30 years, and the risk of corrosion has increased significantly. Governments encourage operators to replace old pipelines through tax incentives and subsidies, and require new pipelines to adopt advanced corrosion monitoring technology.
Driven by carbon emissions and environmental policies
Oil and gas leaks lead to methane emissions, exacerbating the greenhouse effect. The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes carbon taxes on high-carbon emission industries, prompting companies to adopt low-energy, high-precision corrosion monitoring technologies to reduce leakage risks.
2. Technological progress drive: breakthroughs in intelligence and non-destructive testing technologies
Integration of smart sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Fiber optic sensing technology: Distributed fiber optic sensors (DAS/DTS) can achieve real-time monitoring of long-distance (tens of kilometers) pipelines, with a positioning accuracy of ±1 meter and a response time of less than 1 second.
Wireless sensor network (WSN): Low-power wide area network (LPWAN) technology (such as LoRa, NB-IoT) supports sensor battery life of more than 5 years, and data transmission costs are reduced to 1/10 of traditional solutions.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) technology innovation
Ultrasonic guided wave technology: It can penetrate pipeline coatings to detect inner wall corrosion, with a detection speed of 10 meters/second and a coverage range 10 times that of traditional ultrasound.
Electromagnetic ultrasonic technology (EMAT): It can detect cracks on high-temperature (>400℃) pipeline surfaces without coupling agents, suitable for extreme environments such as refineries.
Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) applications
Machine learning model: AI algorithms trained based on historical corrosion data can predict the remaining life of pipelines with an error of less than 5%.
Digital twin technology: Build a three-dimensional model of the pipeline, simulate the corrosion evolution process in real time, and optimize the detection cycle and maintenance strategy.
III. Market demand drive: mileage growth and extreme environmental challenges
Global oil and gas pipeline mileage continues to grow
It is estimated that by 2030, the total mileage of global oil and gas pipelines will exceed 2 million kilometers, with an annual compound growth rate of about 3%.
The replacement cycle of old pipelines is coming
About 60% of the pipelines in North America were built in the 1970s-1990s, with a corrosion rate of 0.3-0.5 mm/year, and it is urgent to upgrade monitoring technology to extend the service life.
Increasing demand for extreme environment monitoring
Deep-sea pipelines: Pipelines with a water depth of more than 300 meters need to withstand high-pressure and low-temperature corrosion, and the monitoring system needs to have pressure resistance (>30MPa) and anti-biological adhesion capabilities.
Polar pipelines: Pipelines in the Arctic region need to deal with low temperatures of -50℃ and permafrost creep, and monitoring equipment needs to integrate heating modules and displacement sensors.
4. Cost-effectiveness driven: New technologies reduce life cycle costs
Intelligent monitoring technology reduces operation and maintenance costs
UAV inspection: UAVs equipped with LiDAR and infrared thermal imagers can replace manual inspections, increasing efficiency by 80% and reducing costs by 60%.
Predictive maintenance: AI-based corrosion prediction models can reduce the number of unplanned downtimes and extend the service life of pipelines by 5-10 years.
Total life cycle cost (TCO) optimization
In the TCO of traditional monitoring solutions, manual inspections account for 60%; intelligent monitoring solutions reduce TCO to 40% of traditional solutions, mainly due to the reduction in sensor and data analysis costs.
5. Environmental and safety awareness driven: leakage incidents promote technology popularization
Frequent oil and gas leakage accidents
In the past five years, corrosion-related accidents accounted for 35% of major global oil and gas leakage accidents, with economic losses exceeding US$10 billion. For example, the pipeline leakage incident in the Gulf of Mexico in 2020 caused a 3-month shutdown, with direct losses exceeding US$500 million.
Corporate ESG goals drive technology adoption
International energy companies such as Shell and Total have pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, and corrosion monitoring technology has become a key emission reduction measure in their ESG reports.
Public safety awareness has increased
Social media has amplified the social impact of oil and gas leaks, prompting governments and companies to increase safety investment. For example, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project in Canada was forced to increase its corrosion monitoring budget by 20% due to public opposition.
The driving factors of the oil and gas pipeline corrosion monitoring service market include policies and regulations, technological progress, market demand, cost-effectiveness and environmental safety awareness. Global tightening regulations and the need to replace old pipelines constitute the basic driving force. Smart sensors, non-destructive testing and AI technology breakthroughs enhance service value, while extreme environment monitoring needs and cost optimization further expand the market space. In the future, with the integration of digital twins and autonomous robot technology, the market will accelerate its evolution towards the goal of "predictive maintenance + zero leakage".
LPI (LP Information)' newest research report, the “Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services sales for 2025 through 2031. With Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyses the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Intrusive Corrosion Monitoring
Non-intrusive Corrosion Monitoring
Segmentation by Application:
Onshore Pipeline
Submarine Pipeline
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Honeywell
Emerson
Baker Hughes
Rosen Group
SGS
DNV Group
Applus+
TÜV Rheinland
Sensor Networks
Intertek
Cosasco
Sensorlink
Sentry
ZKwell
ClampOn
Wuhan Corrtest Instruments
EuropCorr
Orisonic Technology
Korosi Specindo
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
124 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services Market Size by Player
- 4 Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services by Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Global Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring Services Market Forecast
- 11 Key Players Analysis
- 12 Research Findings and Conclusion
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