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Offshore rigs are utilized by oil and gas companies to explore for hydrocarbons and to simultaneously develop oil and gas fields.

Global Offshore Rig Construction Market Outlook 2014-2018 - Rising Energy Demand & Deepwater Drilling Activities to Intensify the Market

Ensign will roll out 24 of these new ADR 1500S rigs over the next 18 months.

Canada : MOST powerful automated drill rigs launched by Ensign Energy

Comprehensive data of currently deployed offshore rigs, by rig type

Latest Research on Offshore Rig Construction Market 2016

In July 2005, the United States had 1,412 active rigs searching for, or developing, oil and natural gas, compared to just 1,229 rigs in July 2004.

Active Rotary rigs throughout the United States and Alaska

In the Gulf Coast, offshore oil rigs have been converted to artificial reefs, and the program has been considered a success by fish and game officials in Florida and Texas.

TO REEF OR NOT TO REEF DEBATE RAGES ON OVER OFF-SHORE RIGS, WHICH DOUBLE AS FISH SANCTUARIES

But the production push at both rigs and refineries is exacting a human and environmental toll.

Pump-priming Disaster?

There were 10 active rotary rigs in Alaska as of November 2004, compared to 11 rigs just one year prior.

Active rotary rigs throughout the United States and Alaska: November 2003-November 2004

At the same time, the state tried to figure out a way to keep the rigs when their working lives were over.

CONVERTING OIL RIG TO REEF PROVES TO BE A SLICK MOVE

com/research/51d0a6/offshore_rig_const) has announced the addition of the "Offshore Rig Construction Market to 2015 and Current Rig Deployment Scenario - Acquisition of Rivals a Prominent Strategic Option" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: Offshore Rig Construction Market to 2015 and Current Rig Deployment Scenario - Acquisition of Rivals a Prominent Strategic Option

Deviated and horizontal drilling is likely to increase as a result of this, driving demand for higher specification rigs which are capable of such complex techniques.

World Land Drilling Rig Market Forecast 2013-2017

The total number of active rigs throughout the United States in November 2003 was 1,113 rigs, compared to just 835 rigs in November 2002.

Significant growth in number of active rotary rigs throughout the United States and Alaska

1 million, three-year study, could have an impact on the future of the rigs as they are dismantled in the coming decades.