Global Offshore Contract Drilling Services Market Outlook to 2028

The growing demand for energy coupled with continued deep and ultra-deepwater exploration activities, rising technological advancements, increasing viability of offshore oil & gas projects, and supporting government policies are considerable factors driving the demand for offshore contract drilling services. 

However, volatile crude oil prices and considerable large production costs are restraining the offshore contract drilling services market's growth. 

With the outbreak of novel coronavirus, offshore services are the worst hit of the oilfield services sector. Because of the slump in crude oil prices, offshore drilling companies trying to improve their operational efficiency and cost bases. 

Although the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has started to ease in some parts of the world, offshore projects are being delayed or postponed indefinitely because of ongoing Force Majeure cases. 

Offshore drilling rig rates had started to move upwards from opex levels, but not enough to constitute any significant cost saving for operators. Offshore oil and gas activities are expected to increase in medium-term once oil prices reach breakeven for E&P companies, vis-à-vis demand for offshore contract drilling services. 

Blackridge's Report provides insights into the current global and regional market demand scenario and its outlook. The study offers a detailed analysis of various factors instrumental in affecting the global offshore contract drilling services market growth. 

The Report will also provide a perspective on various market opportunities and threats and a detailed analysis of the global offshore contract drilling services market's competitive landscape.