High offshore rig rates bad news for Indian explorers

Vol 10, PW 9 (24 Aug 06) Exploration & Production
 

Offshore rig drilling day rates continue to soar, buoyed by firm oil prices and a preference for new high-spec rigs for faster and safer drilling. The market has become so tight, says one driller, that operators are hiring rigs still under construction for delivery in two or three years....