GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, "Offshore Drilling Industry in Middle East and Africa to 2016 - Pre-Salt Potential in West Africa and Significant Gas Finds Off the East African Coast Driving Exploration Activity". The study, produced by the company’s Energy Research Group, provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore drilling market in the Middle East and Africa region and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and major players in the region. The report provides forecasts for the offshore drilling industry in the Middle East and Africa region up to 2016. The report also provides segmented forecasts for the offshore drilling market in major countries in the Middle East and Africa region. In-depth analysis of key trends and challenges in the offshore drilling market in the region are also provided. An analysis of the competitive scenario, data on the offshore wells and drilling expenditure in the region are also provided for each market segment. This report has been compiled using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GBI Research’s team of industry experts.
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Summary
GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, "Offshore Drilling
Industry in Middle East and Africa to 2016 - Pre-Salt Potential in West Africa and Significant Gas Finds Off the
East African Coast Driving Exploration Activity". The study, produced by the company’s Energy Research Group,
provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore drilling market in the Middle East and Africa region and highlights
the various concerns, shifting trends and major players in the region. The report provides forecasts for the
offshore drilling industry in the Middle East and Africa region up to 2016. The report also provides segmented
forecasts for the offshore drilling market in major countries in the Middle East and Africa region. In-depth
analysis of key trends and challenges in the offshore drilling market in the region are also provided. An analysis
of the competitive scenario, data on the offshore wells and drilling expenditure in the region are also provided
for each market segment. This report has been compiled using data and information sourced from proprietary
databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GBI Research’s team of industry experts.
Scope
- Overview and analysis of the offshore drilling industry in the Middle East and Africa
- Analysis of past market trends and forecasts to 2016
- Analysis and forecast for offshore wells drilled and offshore drilling expenditure
- Country-specific data analysis of Nigeria, Angola, Libya, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, Iran, and Saudi Arabia
- Analysis of opportunities and challenges in the emerging markets of the offshore drilling industry of Middle
East and Africa
- Analysis of the competitive scenario for the offshore drilling industry in the Middle East and Africa
Reasons to buy
- Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights into the offshore drilling industry in Middle East
and Africa.
- Identify opportunities and challenges in the offshore drilling industry in Middle East and Africa
- Increase future revenues and profitability with the help of insights on the future opportunities and critical
success factors in the offshore drilling industry in the Middle East and Africa
- Benchmark operations and strategies against major players in the offshore drilling industry in Middle East
and Africa
2. Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 6
1.1 List of Tables 8
1.2 List of Figures 9
2 Introduction 10
3 Introduction to Offshore Drilling Industry 11
3.1 Offshore Drilling and Major Offshore Areas in Middle East and Africa 11
3.2 Impact of Offshore Exploration Business on Offshore Drilling Business 11
3.3 Importance of Various Local Government and Private Regulations Influences Offshore Exploration and
Drilling Business 11
3.3.1 Offshore Drilling Business Development and Key Bid Evaluation Criteria 11
3.3.2 Technical Suitability 12
3.3.3 Price 12
3.3.4 Availability 12
3.4 Offshore Drilling Industry and Its Role as Part of Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Value Chain 12
3.5 Types of Rig and Support Services 13
3.5.1 Mobile Bottom-Supported Rigs 13
3.5.2 Floating Rigs 13
3.5.3 Key Technologies Used as Supporting Mechanisms in Floating Rigs 14
3.5.4 Subsea Production and Processing Systems 14
3.6 Offshore Drilling Technology Concepts 15
3.6.1 Exploratory Wells 15
3.6.2 Appraisal Wells 15
3.6.3 Development Wells 15
3.6.4 Deepwater Drilling 15
3.6.5 Rotary Drilling Procedures 15
3.7 Key Allied Segments Supplementing the Core Offshore Drilling Business 16
3.7.1 Oilfield Services 16
3.7.2 Geo-Scientific Support Services 16
3. 3.7.3 Rig Support Services 16
3.7.4 Engineering and Equipment Support Services 16
4 Key Trends and Challenges for Offshore Drilling Industry in Middle East and Africa 17
4.1 Increasing Offshore Discoveries in Middle East and Africa Boost Exploration Activities in the Region 17
4.2 Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessels to Play Vital Role in Oil and Gas Production Offshore
Middle East and Africa 21
4.3 West Africa Deepwater Pre-Salt Plays Rapidly Becoming Established as Potential Areas for Exploration
Activities 22
4.4 Increasing Piracy Attacks Impede the Planned Growth of Oil and Gas Markets of Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia
and Sierra Leone 23
5 Offshore Drilling Forecasts for Middle East and Africa to 2016 24
5.1 Offshore Drilling Expenditure Forecasts for Middle East and Africa to 2016 24
5.2 Offshore Drilling Expenditure Forecasts in the Middle East to 2016, by Country 26
5.3 Offshore Drilling Expenditure Forecasts for Africa to 2016, by Country 28
5.4 Offshore Wells Forecasts for Middle East and Africa to 2016 30
5.5 Offshore Wells Forecasts for Middle East to 2016, by Country 32
5.6 Offshore Wells Forecasts for Africa to 2016, by Country 34
5.7 Profiles of Major Offshore Drilling Contractors for Middle East and Africa 36
5.7.1 Transocean Limited 36
5.7.2 Noble Corporation 37
5.7.3 Diamond Offshore Drilling 37
5.7.4 Ensco International 38
5.7.5 Seadrill 38
6 Key Middle East and Africa Countries’ Offshore Wells and Drilling Expenditure Statistics 39
6.1 Nigeria Offshore Drilling Forecasts to 2016 39
6.1.1 Nigeria, Offshore Drilling Expenditure, 2000–2016 40
6.1.2 Nigeria, Offshore Well Forecasts, 2000–2016 42
6.1.3 Leading Offshore Lease Holders, Nigeria, 2011 44
6.2 Angola Offshore Drilling Forecasts to 2016 46
6.2.1 Angola, Offshore Drilling Expenditure, 2000–2016 47
4. 6.2.2 Angola, Offshore Wells’ Forecasts, 2000–2016 49
6.2.3 Leading Offshore Lease Holders, Angola, 2011 51
6.3 Egypt Offshore Drilling Forecasts to 2016 53
6.3.1 Egypt, Offshore Drilling Expenditure, 2000–2016 53
6.3.2 Egypt, Offshore Wells’ Forecasts, 2000–2016 55
6.3.3 Leading Offshore Lease Holders, Egypt, 2011 57
6.4 Libya Offshore Drilling Forecasts to 2016 58
6.4.1 Libya, Offshore Drilling Expenditure, 2000–2016 58
6.4.2 Libya, Offshore Well Forecasts, 2000–2016 60
6.4.3 Leading Offshore Lease Holders, Libya, 2011 62
6.5 Qatar Offshore Drilling Forecasts to 2016 63
6.5.1 Offshore Drilling Expenditure, Qatar, 2000–2016 63
6.5.2 Offshore Wells Forecasts, Qatar, 2000–2016 65
6.5.3 Leading Offshore Lease Holders, Qatar, 2011 67
6.6 United Arab Emirates Offshore Drilling Forecasts to 2016 68
6.6.1 Offshore Drilling Expenditure, United Arab Emirates, 2000–2016 68
6.6.2 Offshore Wells’ Forecasts, United Arab Emirates, 2000–2016 70
6.6.3 Leading Offshore Lease Holders, United Arab Emirates, 2011 71
6.7 Iran Offshore Drilling Forecasts to 2016 72
6.7.1 Offshore Drilling Expenditure, Iran, 2000–2016 72
6.7.2 Offshore Wells Forecasts, Iran, 2000–2016 74
6.7.3 Leading Offshore Lease Holders, Iran, 2011 75
6.8 Saudi Arabia Offshore Drilling Forecasts to 2016 76
6.8.1 Offshore Drilling Expenditure, Saudi Arabia, 2000–2016 76
6.8.2 Offshore Wells Forecasts, Saudi Arabia, 2000–2016 78
6.9 Middle East and Africa – Offshore Drilling Scenario of Other Countries 80
6.9.1 Offshore Drilling Scenario, Bahrain 80
6.9.2 Offshore Drilling Scenario, Ghana 80
6.9.3 Offshore Drilling Scenario, Sierra Leone 81
