SERVICE-SIDE IPOs

摘要

With the U.S.rig count now more than 1,700-a three-fold increase from a decade ago-the oil-service sector is seeing a significant swelling in its ranks as more and more companies parade to the IPO market to take advantage of the burgeoning industry need for drilling,completion and production services.Since summer 2005,Wall Street has witnessed the likes of Superior Well Services,Bronco Drilling,Hercules Offshore,Basic Energy Services and Union Drilling post their trading symbols on the Big Board and other exchanges.