Produced Water Treatment Market Report 2026

The produced water treatment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.52 billion in 2025 to $8.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in oil and gas production volumes, rising environmental discharge regulations, growth in onshore drilling activities, high costs of freshwater sourcing, expansion of offshore operations.

The produced water treatment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter wastewater disposal norms, growth in water reuse initiatives, expansion of unconventional oil and gas production, technological advancements in treatment systems, sustainability driven investments. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced water reuse technologies, rising deployment of membrane based treatment systems, growth in integrated chemical and physical treatment solutions, expansion of onsite produced water treatment facilities, rising focus on zero liquid discharge operations.

The rising global oil and gas production is expected to drive the growth of the produced water treatment market going forward. Increasing global energy demand and advancements in extraction technologies, such as hydraulic fracturing and deepwater drilling, are fueling the growth of oil and gas production. Produced water treatment supports these operations by enabling safe disposal, recycling, and compliance with environmental regulations, ensuring sustainable production practices. For instance, in December 2025, according to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US-based principal agency, U.S. oil production - including crude oil and lease condensate - averaged 13.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in December 2023, while U.S. natural gas production (gross withdrawals) averaged 128 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). Therefore, the rising global oil and gas production is driving the growth of the produced water treatment market.

Key companies in the produced water treatment sector are innovating with technologies such as microbubble technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of contaminant removal and water recycling processes. Microbubble technology employs tiny gas bubbles, typically ranging from 10 to 100 micrometers in size, to improve contaminant removal processes. In water treatment applications, these small bubbles facilitate the separation of pollutants by attaching to them, making extraction easier. For instance, in January 2024, Adaptive Process Solutions (APS), a US-based water and wastewater treatment technology company, launched the Microbubble Infusion Unit (MiFU), a state-of-the-art system designed to optimize contaminant removal in produced water. This unit utilizes microbubble technology to generate extremely fine gas bubbles that effectively adhere to pollutants, enhancing their separation and extraction. The MiFU aims to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of water recycling processes, contributing to more sustainable and cost-effective water management solutions.

In October 2025, WaterTectonics Inc., a US-based industrial water treatment company, partnered with Clearvale Water Solutions, LLC to launch WT Oil & Gas, a venture focused on providing high-volume produced water recycling and reuse across the Permian Basin. Through this partnership, WaterTectonics and Clearvale aim to deliver scalable, high-performance water treatment solutions that minimize freshwater consumption and lower disposal costs for oil and gas operators, leveraging WaterTectonics’ technical expertise and Clearvale’s energy investment capabilities. Clearvale Water Solutions LLC is a US-based energy investment company specializing in water management and sustainability solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Major companies operating in the produced water treatment market are Dow Inc., Veolia Group, Schlumberger Ltd., Baker Hughes Company, Halliburton Company, Emerson Electric Co., DuPont Inc., SUEZ Group, National Oilwell Varco Inc., TechnipFMC plc., Pall Corporation, Mineral Technologies Inc., Tetra Technologies Inc., GE Water & Process Technologies, Aquatech International, Ovivo, Alderley plc, IDE Technologies Ltd., Samco Technologies Inc., DAS Environmental Expert GMBH, Enviro-Tech Systems, Dryden Aqua Ltd., Condorchem Envitech SL, Microvi Biotech Inc.

North America was the largest region in the produced water treatment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the produced water treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the produced water treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The produced water treatment market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as filtration, flotation, precipitation, and oxidation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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