Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects Summary GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects”. The study, which is an offering from the company’s Energy Research Group, provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore drilling industry in Europe and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and major happenings in regions worldwide. https://www.reportscorner.com/reports/24273/Offshore-Drilling-Industry-in-Europe-to-2016---Norway-a-Driving-Force-for-the-European-Offshore-Drilling-Industry,-Reserves-and-Development-Projects/

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Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving
Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and
Development Projects
Summary
GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has
released its latest research, “Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe
to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore
Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects”. The study,
which is an offering from the company’s Energy Research Group,
provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore drilling industry in
Europe and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and
major happenings in regions worldwide.

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Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving
Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and
Development Projects
Summary
GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has
released its latest research, “Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe
to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore
Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects”. The study,
which is an offering from the company’s Energy Research Group,
provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore drilling industry in
Europe and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and
major happenings in regions worldwide.

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Scope
- Overview and analysis of the offshore drilling industry of Europe
- Analysis of the historical trends and forecasts to 2016
- Analysis and forecasts of offshore wells drilled and offshore
drilling expenditure
- Provides country-specific data analysis of Norway, Denmark, The
Netherlands, UK, Russia, FSU and others
- Analyzes the opportunities and challenges in the offshore
drilling industry in Europe
- Analyzes the competitive scenario in the offshore drilling
industry in Europe

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Reasons to buy
- Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights
about the offshore drilling industry in Europe
- Identify opportunities and challenges in the offshore drilling
industry in Europe
- Increase future revenues and profitability with the help of
insights on the future opportunities and critical success factors in
the offshore drilling industry in Europe
- Benchmark your operations and strategies against the major
players in the offshore drilling industry in Europe

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1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 5
1.1 List of Tables 7
1.2 List of Figures 8
2 Introduction to the Offshore Drilling Industry 9
2.1 Significance of Offshore Drilling and Major Offshore Areas in Europe 9
2.2 Impact of the Offshore Exploration Business on the Offshore Drilling Business 9
2.3 Importance of Various Local Government and Private Regulations Influencing the Offshore Exploration
and Drilling Business 9
2.4 Offshore Drilling Business Development and Key Bid Evaluation Criteria 10
2.4.1 Technical Suitability 10
2.4.2 Price 10
2.4.3 Availability 10
2.5 The Offshore Drilling Industry and Its Role as a Part of the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Value Chain
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2.6 Types of Rig and Support Services 11

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2.6.1 Mobile Bottom Supported Rigs 11
2.6.2 Floating Rigs 11
2.6.3 Key Technologies Used as Supporting Mechanisms in Floating Rigs 12
2.6.4 Subsea Production and Processing Systems 12
2.7 Offshore Drilling Technology Concepts 13
2.7.1 Exploratory Wells 13
2.7.2 Appraisal Wells 13
2.7.3 Development Wells 13
2.7.4 Deepwater Drilling 13
2.7.5 Rotary Drilling Procedures 13
2.8 Key Allied Segments Supplementing the Core Offshore Drilling Business 15
2.8.1 Oilfield Services 15
2.8.2 Geo-scientific Support Services 15
2.8.3 Rig Support Services 15
2.8.4 Engineering and Equipment Support Services 15

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3 Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 – Key Trends and Challenges 16
3.1 Offshore Regulations in Europe Expected to Become More Stringent After the Expected Approval of
the Recent Oil and Gas Safety Directive 16
3.2 Kazakhstan Proving to Be a Key Region, Driving Offshore Drilling Activity in the European Region with
Major Discoveries 17
3.3 Encouraging Tax Policies by the UK Government Expected to Drive Investments in the Offshore E&P
Sector in the UK 17
3.4 Tax Incentives Expected to Drive Investments by Offshore Operators and Drilling Contractors 17
3.5 Arctic Region off the European Coast Expected to Witness Increased Offshore Drilling Activity 18
4 Offshore Drilling Activity in Europe to 2016 – Drilling and Well Forecasts to 2016, Profiles of Major
Regional Contractors 19
4.1 Offshore Drilling Expenditure Statistics, Europe, 2000–2016 19
4.2 Offshore Drilling Expenditure Statistics, Europe, by Country, 2000–2016 21
4.3 Offshore Well Statistics, Europe, 2000–2016 23
4.4 Offshore Well Statistics, Europe, 2000–2016, by Country 25
4.5 Profiles of the Major Offshore Drilling Contractors in Europe 27
4.5.1 KCA Deutag 27

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4.5.2 Archer Limited 27
4.5.3 Transocean Ltd 28
4.5.4 State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic 29
4.5.5 Odfjell 29
4.5.6 Chernomorneftegaz 30
4.5.7 Noble Corporation 30
4.5.8 Maersk Drilling 31
4.5.9 Ensco plc 31
4.5.10 North Atlantic Drilling 32
4.6 Rig Fleet Summary by Individual Rig Name, Rig Manager, Status and Country of Deployment 32
5 Key European Countries’ Offshore Wells and Drilling Expenditure Statistics 40
5.1 Offshore Drilling in Norway – Wells and Expenditure Statistics to 2016 40
5.1.1 Norway, Offshore Well Statistics, 2000–2016 40
5.1.2 Norway, Offshore Drilling Expenditure ($m), 2000–2016 42
5.1.3 Norway, Number of Active Lease-Owned Blocks, 2006–2011 44

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5.2 Offshore Drilling in the UK – Wells and Expenditure Statistics to 2016 45
5.2.1 UK, Offshore Well Statistics, 2000–2016 45
5.2.2 UK, Offshore Drilling Expenditure ($m), 2000–2016 47
5.2.3 UK, Number of Active Lease-Owned Blocks, 2006–2011 49
5.3 Offshore Drilling in the Netherlands – Wells and Expenditure Statistics to 2016 50
5.3.1 Netherlands, Offshore Well Statistics, 2000–2016 50
5.3.2 Netherlands, Offshore Drilling Expenditure ($m), 2000–2016 52
5.3.3 Netherlands, Number of Active Lease-Owned Blocks, 2006–2011 54
5.4 Offshore Drilling in Denmark – Wells and Expenditure Statistics to 2016 55
5.4.1 Denmark, Offshore Well Statistics, 2000–2016 55
5.4.2 Denmark, Offshore Drilling Expenditure ($m), 2000–2016 57
5.4.3 Denmark, Number of Active Lease-Owned Blocks, 2006–2011 59
5.5 Offshore Drilling in Russia – Wells and Expenditure Statistics to 2016 60
5.5.1 Russia, Offshore Well Statistics, 2000–2016 60
5.5.2 Russia, Offshore Drilling Expenditure ($m), 2000–2016 62

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5.5.3 Russia, Number of Active Lease-Owned Blocks, 2006–2011 64
5.6 Offshore Drilling in the Former Soviet Union – Wells and Expenditure Statistics to 2016 65
5.6.1 Former Soviet Union, Offshore Well Statistics, 2000–2016 65
5.6.2 Former Soviet Union, Offshore Drilling Expenditure ($m), 2000–2016 67
5.6.3 Former Soviet Union, Number of Active Lease-Owned Blocks, 2006–2011 69
5.7 Offshore Drilling in Other Countries in Europe – Wells and Expenditure Statistics to 2016 70
5.7.1 Other European Countries, Offshore Well Statistics, 2000–2016 70
5.7.2 Other European Countries, Offshore Drilling Expenditure ($m), 2000–2016 72
5.7.3 Other European Countries, Number of Active Lease-Owned Blocks, 2006–2011 74
6 Appendix 75
6.1 Abbreviations 75
6.2 Bibliography 75
6.3 Market Definitions 76
6.4 Methodology 76
6.5 Coverage 76

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6.5.1 Secondary Research 76
6.5.2 Primary Research 76
6.5.3 Expert Panel Validation 77
6.6 Contact Us 77
6.7 About GBI Research 77
6.8 Disclaimer 77

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