Fixed Platform rigs
Submersible
Ultradeepwater units
Tender Assist Drilling
Semisubmersible Rigs
Drillships
Others
On the basis of application depth, the global offshore drilling rigs are segmented as:
Shallow Water Depth
Deep Water
Ultra-Deep Water
Jackup rigs segment hold the largest share in the global offshore drilling rigs market, owing to
its easy installation and low cost as compared to other rig types. Jackup rigs segment has
opportunities for advancement and development.
Deep and Ultra-Deep waters are projected to be grow at a fast pace over the forecast period,
owing to the major investment in this segment especially in regions such as Africa, North-
America, and Europe. According to Seatrade Maritime News, offshore rig market will pick up
from 2017 and will rebound to a new height by 2021.
Global Offshore Drilling Rigs Market Outlook
The North America & Latin America are projected to be the significant markets in the
offshore drilling rigs market and they are anticipated to grow rapidly over the forecast
period. Advancement in technology and development in offshore facilities is expected to
further eliminate the regions dependency on foreign petroleum products. Additionally, it
is estimated that, plenty of reserves in the oceans are present near North America.
Increasing exploration and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico have globally driven
the offshore drilling rigs market.