Noble, Transocean See Worst of Offshore Downturn Over

摘要

Operators are contracting more offshore drilling rigs this year in what appears to be a nascent recovery in the sector after making progress to lower the cost of projects, but an oversupplied rig market means relief for drilling contractors is likely at least a year away. Two of the largest offshore drilling contractors, Noble Corp. and Transocean, said they are seeing an uptick in interest for their services.