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The global drilling waste management market was valued at USD 5,001.5 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 7,148.2 million by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 4.57% over the forecast period. The drilling waste management market has witnessed substantial growth in recent years, primarily propelled by the stringent environmental regulations aimed at mitigating the ecological impact of drilling waste. Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are intensifying their efforts to minimize the negative consequences of industrial activities. This has led to a heightened demand for innovative and effective drilling waste management solutions. This increased awareness of environmental implications has not only encouraged responsible waste management practices but has also stimulated investments in advanced technologies and processes to reduce the environmental footprint associated with drilling operations.

Additionally, the expanding global activities in oil and gas exploration play a pivotal role in driving market growth. The ever-increasing global energy demand necessitates extensive exploration and production endeavors, resulting in a significant volume of drilling waste. Companies operating within the oil and gas sector are increasingly seeking dependable and technologically advanced waste management solutions to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and enhance their operational performance. For instance, TWMA, a prominent player in the drilling waste management sector, recently inked a substantial contract worth USD 15 million with BP plc. Under this agreement, TWMA will implement its RotoMill technology to provide crucial support for a substantial oil and gas endeavor undertaken by BP in Egypt. The RotoMill technology will be responsible for the efficient processing of all drilling waste originating from BP's ambitious WND & END exploration and development initiative in the Mediterranean Sea. Anticipated to span up to five years, this project is slated to commence operations in October 2023. Additionally, in September 2023, Norwegian oil and gas production firm Equinor ASA granted TWMA a long-term contract spanning a decade for drilling waste management services. This extended 10-year partnership empowers TWMA to deliver its specialized drilling waste management solutions to Equinor's operations, ensuring the safe and environmentally sustainable processing of drilling waste. The comprehensive contract encompasses five distinct scopes of work, encompassing bulk transfer, slop treatment, swarf treatment, skip and ship services, and the utilization of TWMA's acclaimed offshore processing technology, the RotoMill.