| Product Code: ETC7628527 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |

Ireland's Drilling Rig Market experienced a peak market size of €13.63 million in 2020. The market size decreased steadily from 2020 to 2024, reaching €7.10 million, primarily due to economic uncertainties and reduced demand in the drilling sector. However, a significant recovery was observed from 2025 onwards, with a forecasted market size of €11.32 million in 2030. This growth can be attributed to increased investments in renewable energy projects, driving the demand for drilling rigs. The CAGR for the period 2022-24 is 6.07%, while for 2025-30, it stands at 8.07%. Looking ahead, Ireland's Drilling Rig Market is set to benefit from upcoming offshore wind farm projects, such as the Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2, contributing to sustained market growth and opportunity.

In the Ireland Drilling Rig Market, exports demonstrated a fluctuating trend over the years, starting at €20.0 thousand in 2019 and peaking at €3.05 million in 2022 before slightly decreasing in the following years. On the other hand, imports followed a different trajectory, starting at €13.47 million in 2019 and experiencing a notable decline to €6.57 million in 2024. The significant decrease in exports from 2022 to 2023 could be attributed to global oil price fluctuations impacting investment decisions in drilling operations. Meanwhile, the decline in imports could be due to a shift in sourcing strategies by drilling rig operators towards local suppliers to reduce costs in response to economic uncertainties. The subsequent increase in imports in 2025 may indicate a recovery in drilling activities, potentially driven by higher demand for energy resources as economies rebound post-pandemic.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Drilling Rig Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Drilling Rig Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Location of Deployment, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for oil and gas exploration activities in Ireland |
4.2.2 Technological advancements leading to more efficient drilling operations |
4.2.3 Government initiatives and policies supporting the growth of the drilling rig market in Ireland |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in global oil prices affecting investment decisions in drilling projects |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations impacting drilling rig operations |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative energy sources affecting the demand for drilling rigs |
5 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Trends |
6 Ireland Drilling Rig Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Drilling Rig Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Jackup, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-submersible, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Drillship, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Drilling Rig Market, By Location of Deployment |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Onshore, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Offshore, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Drilling Rig Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and Gas, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Utilization rate of drilling rigs in Ireland |
8.2 Average drilling depth achieved per rig |
8.3 Number of new drilling permits issued by regulatory authorities |
9 Ireland Drilling Rig Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Opportunity Assessment, By Location of Deployment, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Drilling Rig Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Drilling Rig Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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