December 2006
Special Report

Newbuild report: A flurry of new rig orders worldwide shows faith in a strong market for several years to come

The combination of 90% rig utilization rates offshore and the forced retirement of rigs built 30 years ago has spawned a resurgence in newbuilds not seen since the late 1970s.


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