Offshore drilling rigs worldwide

5 Biggest Oil Platforms in the World

Oil and gas platforms or offshore drilling rigs are constructed for extracting, storing and processing petroleum and natural gas lying beneath the ocean floor. In this article learn

Offshore Oil Rigs: Some Important Facts You Should

Offshore oil rigs, often referred to as "offshore drilling platforms," are essential components of the oil and gas sector, playing a pivotal role in

International offshore rig count on the upswing

Baker Hughes'' international rig count report shows that the number of offshore rigs was on the rise in March 2023, surging upward by 6 units.

Petrodata Weekly Rig Count | S&P Global

Identify regional and global opportunities with accurate offshore rig data Is your rig count accurate? Updated each Friday, the Weekly Rig Count provides

Top 10 offshore drillers catch the wave of rising demand

The global offshore drilling fleet kept busy in 2023, returning more rigs to work and delivering several formerly stranded newbuilds.

Ten largest offshore rig contractors control 44% of

Energy Drilling manages the tender-assist rigs, while the others manage the drillships and semisubs. As of the end of 2021, the ten largest

Global Rig Count Update: A Snapshot of the Oil and

As the oil and gas sector navigates the complexities of global energy demand and economic challenges, the latest Baker Hughes rig count

OPINION | Offshore drilling upcycle continues, but

Offshore drilling sees strong 2024, but market corrections expected in 2025 due to declining demand and dayrates. Inflationary pressures to drive

Offshore Drilling Rigs | Westwood Global Energy Group

We track the availability, commercial terms and technical specifications of the global fleet of offshore drilling rigs. Enhancing transparency in the market, we

Global oil rig industry

While rigs used to be stationary in the past, today, mobile offshore production units have become more and more common. The global oil rig fleet is largely made up of jackups, a

10 Major Offshore Oil Rig Manufacturers

Offshore Oil Rig Manufacturers specialise in offshore drilling and rig construction. These rigs drill into the ocean floor to extract oil or gas and have facilities for refining and

Global oil and gas rig count by region 2025| Statista

North America sees the greatest oil and gas exploration activity in the world. In 2025, it housed twice as many rigs as the Middle East, most of

Top Offshore Drilling Companies in 2025 | Leading Firms

Top Offshore Drilling Companies dominate 2025 with innovation and expertise. Discover the leading firms in the offshore drilling industry.

Worldwide Rig Count

*Effective June 07, 2019, the Baker Hughes International Rig Count now includes the number of active drilling rigs in the country of Ukraine. The Company will continue tracking