Ultra-deep, shallow-water gas plays dirve Gulf of Mexico market for high-spec Rowan jackups

摘要

In the Middle East, for example, Rowan has two rigs - the Gilbert Rowe and the Rowan-Paris - drilling for Maersk Oil. "The wells we're drilling in Qatar for Maersk - we essentially drill until the top drive stalls. We're running those rigs at 100%. We're maxing them out." In this region, the company also has three jackups working for Saudi Aramco, and the Rowan-California is undergoing upgrades before commencing a contract with Wintershall in Qatar.