The global market for chemical enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is set to expand significantly over the coming decade. According to Allied Market Research’s 'Global Oil Recovery Market Report,' the market, valued at $900 million in 2021, is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.6%, reaching $1.
Chemical EOR techniques, which rely on polymer, surfactant, and alkaline injections, are increasingly being used to boost production in mature oil fields where traditional methods are declining. These methods are considered highly effective for extracting remaining oil from underground reservoirs.
The majority of the market is driven by onshore projects. In 2021, onshore operations accounted for around 75% of the market due to the high number of mature oil wells. Offshore projects also attract attention, but high salinity, chemical storage challenges, and costs remain key constraints.
Currently, North America meets approximately 40% of global demand, with the United States leading production at 16.6 million barrels per day. In the Asia-Pacific region, output reaches 7.34 million barrels per day, with China and India as major producers. In Europe, supply disruptions from Russia due to the conflict in Ukraine are prompting governments to invest in production-enhancing technologies.
Leading industry players include ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Sinopec, BASF, Chevron, Baker Hughes, Lukoil, and Petrobras.
The report highlights that chemical EOR methods play a crucial role in extending the life of mature oil fields. However, high costs, environmental risks, and competition from CO₂-based methods remain significant limiting factors.
The market is segmented by chemical type — petroleum-based, bio-based, and water-based — as well as by product, including water-soluble polymers, surfactants, gels, biopolymers, and alkalines. Techniques include polymer, surfactant-polymer, alkaline-polymer, and low-salinity gas injection, with applications spanning onshore and offshore operations.
Experts note that market growth is primarily driven by a gradual shift towards maximising recovery from existing reservoirs rather than new discoveries.
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