The compressor market is set to grow significantly, fuelled by industrial expansion, energy efficiency, technological advancements and sustainability initiatives
According to a new report from Future Market Insights, the global industrial air compressor market size is projected to grow from US$3.6bn in 2025 to US$ 7.7bn by 2035, registering a CAGR of 7.9%.
In the oil and gas sector, a substantial increase in investments for brownfield and greenfield projects, coupled with planned cross-country pipeline projects, is expected to create positive prospects for growth in demand over the coming years, the report says. In the Middle East and Africa, the expansion of oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure projects is creating new market opportunities.
"The industrial air compressor market is undergoing a transformation, driven by energy efficiency, automation, and sustainability goals. As industries focus on reducing their operational carbon footprint, the shift towards oil-free and variable- speed compressors will define the future of this sector. The expansion of manufacturing activities worldwide, coupled with government incentives for energy- efficient equipment, will ensure steady growth over the next decade," said Nikhil Kaitwade, associate vice president at Future Market Insights (FMI).
New compressor products and services illustrate some of the above highlighted trends. Ingersoll Rand for example has introduced Ecoplant, an advanced compressor controls platform which adjusts compressed air systems dynamically in response to real- time demand changes, using continuous monitoring. This helps to reduce energy costs and the associated carbon emissions through optimised efficiency, as well as to identify any maintenance concerns that need addressing.
Meanwhile AERZEN, which offers advanced solutions for the most demanding applications, has launched two new series: double-stage, oil-free screw compressors (DS series) and single-stage, oil-injected air compressors with permanent magnet motors (SI series). The DS series compressors can provide energy savings of up to 12% compared with the best-performing compressor models currently available in the market.
Burckhardt Compression has launched UP! Detect – an advanced condition monitoring system that offers cost-effective early failure detection. It uses advanced AI algorithms to detect anomalies in the data that warn maintenance personnel on-site of potential issues in the compressor’s components as well as offering actionable suggestions and recommendations. Its new module ‘Predictive Intelligence’ for PROGNOST NT supports operators of reciprocating compressors by reliably predicting the remaining useful lifetime of key components of their assets and the best time for routine maintenance. AI-based predictive algorithms and real- time data are used to maximise equipment availability and reduce Total Cost of Ownership.
See the latest issue of OIl Review Middle East to find out more: https://oilreviewmiddleeast.com/magazines/orme_2025_06_13/spread/?page=14
Compressor market set for strong growth
Oil and gas expansion is one of the factors driving the compressor market.
