Because of improved market conditions, the numbers of available rigs in the
The Canadian fleet added 63 new units, reaching a new record high of 799 units. The global
offshore mobile rig fleet experienced 29 additions this year, including 20 reactivated rigs and
nine newbuilds. ODS-Petrodata estimated that more than 90 units are on order or under
construction at this time.
The overall utilization rate for the international rig market climbed to 95% from 83% in 2005.
Statistical highlights from the census include:
• The
This increase is the result of 391 rig additions (238 newbuilds) and 119 deletions during 2006.
• The total number of US rig owners increased by 31 this year to 257, as more companies found it economically viable to enter the market.
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• The Canadian rig fleet reached a new record high, up to 799 units from 741. This increase
included an additional 63 newly manufactured rigs that were added to the fleet.
• Canadian rig utilization climbed 10 percentage points to 84% during the spring census period.
• The global offshore mobile fleet rose by a net 13 units to 654. This total took into account gains from reactivations and new units, as well as losses due to hurricane damage and retired units.
• Outside the
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