Industry Overview
The Middle East TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) market for the oil and gas industry is an important factor that support safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The Middle East TIC Market for Oil & Gas Industry was USD 1.2 billion in 2024 and has reached a value of USD 2.3 billion in 2030, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate CAGR of 2.4% from 2025 to 2030.
Testing in TIC means an industry activity that assures manufactured products, and multi-component systems are suitable for the predetermined purpose. Inspection and testing are the operating parts of quality control, which is the most critical factor for the survival of any manufacturing company. Quality control directly supports other factors such as cost, productivity, on-time delivery, and market share. Globalization has led to product standardization norms and has penetrated developed technologies across various industries such as building & construction, oil & gas, electronics, and automotive industries, etc., resulting in the growth of the TIC market during the forecast period. Fuerthermore, the rising middle-class population, rapid urbanization, population migration from rural to urban areas globally, mandatory safety regulations, advancement in networking and communication technology, the inclination of outsourcing testing, inspection, and certification services has propelled the growth of the TIC market in oil & gas industry. Oil & gas are the main industries in the energy market that plays an important role in the world’s economic fuel resources.
Middle East TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Market for the Oil and Gas Industry Market Dynamics
Middle East TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Market for the Oil and Gas Industry Trends and Growth
The TIC market for the oil & gas industry in Middle East is characterized by various industry trends like usage of drones for pipeline inspection and offshore platform monitoring, adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for predictive maintenance, enhanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods such as ultrasonic and radiographic testing and digital twins for virtual inspections and real-time monitoring along with growing mergers and acquisitions by the industry players, and sustained consolidation of suppliers that leads to globalization.
The demand for Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services in the oil & gas industry in Middle East region is driven by government’s stringent regulatory requirements, need for operational safety and risk mitigation, certification requirements, significant penalties for non-compliance and rising investments in upstream, midstream, and downstream projects. This growing trend towards regulatory compliance is creating opportunities for TIC providers. In addition, manufacturing companies focus on delivering high-quality products to retain customers, undergo digital transformation, foster innovation, explore unconventional gas resources, and meet the rising demand for interoperability testing for connected devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Moreover, the expansion of global trade and globalization of the industry shall contribute to the overall growth of the TIC market in the oil & gas sector.
Middle East TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Market for the Oil and Gas Industry Challenges
The testing, inspection, and certification market face certain challenges in this region like trade wars and growth fluctuations, high cost of TIC owing and huge investment for automation and installation of industrial safety systems. Furthermore, political instability in certain regions and competition among TIC service providers are too hampering the oil & gas industry.
Middle East TIC Market for the Oil and Gas Industry Market Opportunities
Testing, inspection, and certification is a massive market that provides lucrative opportunities in technologies such as AI, robotics, drones, big data analytics, next-generation automation, and cloud and cybersecurity. Moreover, R&D in TIC will provide promising opportunities for manufacturers in the oil & gas industry which will provide growth in industrial applications and help in providing compatibility to TIC companies for future appraisal and development.
Recent Developments by Key Players
Applus+ in the UAE has installed the first 904L Quick-Lock® System for pipeline rehabilitation which is is designed to enhance the integrity and longevity of pipelines, that shall address the region's need for reliable infrastructure maintenance.
Middle East TIC Market for the Oil and Gas Industry Segmentation
VynZ Research provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the Middle East TIC Market for the Oil and Gas Industry Market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country levels from 2025-2030. Our report has categorized the market based on sourcing type, service type, industry vertical.
Insight by Sourcing
On the basis of sourcing type, the Middle East TIC market for the oil & gas industry is bifurcated into in-house and outsourced. The in-house segment dominates the market during the forecast period. Companies can have complete control over the entire process in terms of technology, testing and measurement equipment and skilled personnel by deploying in-house testing and inspection.
Insight by Service
- Testing
- Inspection
- Certification
Based on service type, the Middle East TIC market for the oil & gas industry is segmented into testing, inspection, and certification. Among these segments, the testing segment dominates the market due to the diverse product standards, increasing need for improved safety, stringent regulations, growing industrialization, and a need to protect the brand. Moreover, testing and certification services are required for oil & gas equipment in electrically operated equipment, LP-gas, service station
Insight by Industry Vertical
- Refineries
- Tank Farms
- Pipelines (Onshore And Offshore)
- Compressor Stations
- Chemical and Petrochemical Plants
- Offshore Structures and Platforms
- Production and Processing on Platforms
- Gas Liquefaction Plants
- Loading Facilities
- Others
Based on industry vertical, the Middle East TIC market for the oil & gas industry is divided into refineries, tank farms, pipelines (onshore and offshore), compressor stations, chemical and petrochemical plants, offshore structures and platforms, production and processing on platforms, gas liquefaction plants, loading facilities, and others. Offshore and onshore production and storage facilities should be safe and have a strong presence throughout the life cycle of an asset. There should be a continuous inspection for pipelines and should be safe for the people and environment.
Middle East TIC Market for the Oil and Gas Industry: Geographic Overview
The growing middle-class population in Middle East has led to the growth in private consumption and mounting demand for safety and product quality, that has resulted in providing opportunities in the oil & gas industry. Due to massive oil reserves and production facilities, Saudi Arabia is leading in this segment. Also United Arab Emirates is also experiencing a notable growth due to fast investments in refineries and petrochemicals.
Middle East TIC Market for the Oil and Gas Industry Competitive Insight
- Bureau Veritas
- SGS
- Intertek
- DNV
- TUV SUD
- Applus+
The business enterprises in this region have started opening development centers in new locations to enhance market penetration which helps in building business relations with clients. Moreover, the industry players in the TIC market have started building strategies like mergers and acquisitions product innovation, and geographical expansion to hold a major share in the market.
The Middle East TIC Market for Oil & Gas Industry report offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with an estimation for the forecast period 2025–2030.
