The Offshore Rig Market – At $30 Oil Offshore Drillers May Be Out of Options
Tuesday 24 March 2020
COVID-19 and low oil prices are already having an impact on the offshore rig market as contractors face crew & logistical challenges and E&Ps attempt to prioritize drilling campaigns
Contract scrutiny has already led to a few contract cancellations and the first claims of Force Majeure
However, contract options are at most risk. Over $1.6 billion in contract value is at stake for options that are due to be exercised this year. Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East make up over 50% of the total.